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Mar 08, 2010

WACKER Starts Up New Production Facility for Pharmaceutical Proteins

Wacker Chemie AG officially opened a new production facility for pharmaceutical proteins (biologics) in Jena today.

Mar 04, 2010

PAINT INDIA 2010: WACKER Presents Sustainable Silicone and Polymer Products for Innovative Paint and Coating Applications

At the PAINT INDIA 2010 in Mumbai from March 4 – 6, 2010, the Munich-based WACKER Group will present itself with the slogan “Inspired by Excellence.” T

Mar 01, 2010

WACKER Intensifies Biotech Focus

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, intends to strengthen its future focus on biotechnology and is therefore repositioning its existing biotech and fine-chemical segment.

Feb 08, 2010

WACKER Presents Novel VAE Dispersion for Environmentally Friendly, Low Cost Packaging Adhesives

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, is expanding its existing range of vinyl acetate / ethylene-based (VAE) dispersions for adhesives with a novel product specifically developed for the requirements of the paper and packaging industry.

Feb 03, 2010

WACKER Boosts Supply for Surface Coating Resins

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, is boosting delivery capacity for VINNOL® surface coating resins.

Jan 29, 2010

INTERLAKOKRASKA 2010: WACKER Presents Silicone Products for Sustainable Coating Applications

At INTERLAKOKRASKA 2010, the Munich-based WACKER Group will present itself with the slogan “Inspired by Excellence.”

Jan 27, 2010

WACKER Posts Sales of €3.7 Billion for 2009

As expected, Wacker Chemie AG generated lower sales and earnings in 2009 compared to 2008, according to preliminary figures.

Jan 26, 2010

WACKER and INPRO Launch New Silicone Adhesive for Plastic Oil Pans

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, in collaboration with the society for innovation (INPRO), a joint venture of BASF, Daimler, Siemens, ThyssenKrupp, Volkswagen, and the Federal State of Berlin, has developed a new silicone rubber specifically designed to meet tough automotive-industry demands.

Jan 21, 2010

WACKER Expands Technical Center in Korea by Lab for VINNAPAS® Dispersible Powders

The Munich-based chemical Group WACKER has finished the expansion of its Suwon Technical Center in South Korea.

Jan 20, 2010

WACKER and MorphoSys expand Cooperation to use WACKER’s ESETEC® Technology for Production of Antigen Material

Wacker Chemie AG and MorphoSys AG (FSE: MOR; Prime Standard Segment, TecDAX) announced today an expansion of their existing cooperation in the use of WACKER’s bacterial secretion technology ESETEC®.

Jan 14, 2010

WACKER to consolidate production of pyrogenic silica

Wacker Chemie AG announced today that it is consolidating pyrogenic silica production in the context of previously announced structural improvement measures at its WACKER SILICONES division.

Jan 11, 2010

WACKER ACADEMY: International Training & Competence Centers Broaden Their Scope

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, is expanding the curriculum of its international training & competence centers and will offer more interdisciplinary courses this year.

Jan 01, 2010

WACKER appoints new distributor for dispersions VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® in Switzerland and Brazil

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, continues to consolidate its distribution networks for VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® brand polymer dispersions to improve efficiency and to create crossregional synergies.

Dec 07, 2009

Ten Years of WACKER Asahikasei Silicone in Japan

WACKER Asahikasei Silicone Co., Ltd. is celebrating its tenth anniversary today.

Nov 18, 2009

CHINACOAT 2009: WACKER launches New Environmentally-Friendly Polymer Dispersion for the Chinese Coatings Industry

As one of the world’s leading producers of binders and polymer additives for coatings, construction chemicals and adhesives, the Munich-based WACKER Group launched a new cutting-edge product at Chinacoat 2009.

Nov 17, 2009

Ten Years of Wacker Metroark Chemicals in Kolkata

Wacker Metroark Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. recently celebrated its tenth anniversary.

Nov 16, 2009

WACKER starts production at China´s largest dispersible polymer powder plant in Nanjing

Today, WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, officially opened its new dispersible powder and vinyl acetate ethylene dispersion plant in Nanjing, China.

Nov 06, 2009

WACKER Opens Technical Center for Polymer and Silicone Applications in India

The Munich-based chemical company WACKER is strengthening its presence in India by opening a technical center in Mumbai.

Nov 05, 2009

WACKER’s Earnings Grow Strongly in Q3 2009 Despite High One-Time Charges

Wacker Chemie AG posted strong quarter-on-quarter sales and earnings growth in July through September 2009.

Oct 22, 2009

WACKER Opens New Technical Center in the US for Polymer Applications

Wacker Chemie AG inaugurated its new technical center in Allentown (Pennsylvania, USA) today.

Oct 21, 2009

WACKER and Dow Corning Start to Build Second Phase of Pyrogenic Silica Plant in Zhangjiagang, China

Today, Wacker Chemie AG and Dow Corning Corporation officially started the construction of the second phase of their pyrogenic silica plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province, China.

Oct 02, 2009

WACKER Publishes New Sustainability Report

The topic of sustainability is gaining importance in the public realm.

Oct 01, 2009

WACKER Appoints New Distributor for VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® Dispersions

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, is restructuring its distribution network for VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® brand polymer dispersions.

Sep 30, 2009

WACKER Exits from Solar Wafer Business

Wacker Chemie AG exits from the solar wafer business and will transfer its shares in its joint venture WACKER SCHOTT Solar GmbH (WSS) to its former partner SCHOTT Solar AG.

Sep 23, 2009

WACKER POLYMERS to raise prices for dispersions in Europe

WACKER POLYMERS is to raise its prices in Europe for VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® dispersions.

Sep 21, 2009

24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference: WACKER Presents Innovative Encapsulation and Potting Materials for the Photovoltaic Industry

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will be using the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (EU PVSEC) to present several new products for the solar industry. One of the interesting new developments is TECTOSIL®, a plastic film designed especially for the encapsulation of photovoltaic modules.

Sep 04, 2009

WACKER and Vietnam Institute of Building Materials Open Up New Test Center for Dry-Mix Mortars

Today, the Munich-based chemical company Wacker Chemie AG and the Vietnam Institute of Building Materials (VIBM), a subsidiary of the Vietnamese Ministry of Construction, celebrated the opening of an independent dry-mix mortar testing center in Hanoi.

Sep 04, 2009

WACKER Receives 2009 Cologne Chemical-Industry Prize

The Munich-based chemical company WACKER was awarded the Cologne Chemical-Industry Prize by Germany’s Association of Chemical Industry Executives (VAA) today.

Sep 03, 2009

ABRAFATI 2009: WACKER Showcases Innovative Fragrance Complexes, Water-Repellent Silicone Resins and Solvent-Free Binders for the Paints and Coatings Industry

Under the “Inspired by Excellence” motto, the Munich-based WACKER Group will present sustainable product solutions from its areas of expertise in coatings and construction at ABRAFATI 2009 – the 11th international tradeshow for suppliers to the paints and coatings industry.

Sep 02, 2009

LABELEXPO EUROPE 2009: WACKER Presents New Cost-Efficient and High-Performance Release Agents for PSA Labels

Under its “Smart release coatings for every substrate” motto, the Munich-based chemical company WACKER will be presenting highly efficient paper-coating and film-coating agents at Labelexpo Europe 2009.

Aug 25, 2009

WACKER Appoints New Distributor in Germany for Pyrogenic Silica

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, has reorganized its distribution structure for pyrogenic silica (trademark: HDK®) in Germany.

Aug 06, 2009

Wilhelm Sittenthaler to become President & CEO of Siltronic AG

Dr. Wilhelm Sittenthaler, an Executive Board member of Wacker Chemie AG, is to take over again as President & CEO of Siltronic AG. Sittenthaler will retain his responsibilities on Wacker Chemie AG’s Executive Board.

Aug 05, 2009

SEPAWA 2009: WACKER Showcases Innovative Silicone-Based Antifoam Powder

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will be showcasing an innovative silicone antifoam agent for powder detergents at the 56th SEPAWA Congress in Würzburg, Germany, from October 14 to 16, 2009.

Aug 04, 2009

WACKER Expands Its Technical Center for Construction Applications in Dubai

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, has successfully completed the expansion and relocation of its technical center and offices in Dubai.

Jul 31, 2009

Field and Lab Tests Confirm the Durability of Silicone Coatings for Outdoor Insulators

The durability of POWERSIL® silicone coatings for outdoor insulators is not affected even by many years of continuous use.

Jul 30, 2009

WACKER experiences stronger customer demand in Q2 2009

Wacker Chemie AG profited from higher customer demand in Q2 2009.

Jul 28, 2009

WACKER and Jointec to Host Silicone Seminar for Suppliers of the Electrical, Electronics and Automotive Industries

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, is organizing a one-day customer seminar in collaboration with Jointec s.r.l., its Italian distribution partner for silicone elastomers.

Jul 22, 2009

EUROPEAN PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ENERGY CONFERENCE: WACKER Showcases an Innovative Thermoplastic Encapsulant for Solar Modules

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will be using the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition to present a new thermoplastic encapsulant for the manufacture of photovoltaic modules.

Jul 20, 2009

WACKER DYMATIC Silicones moves to new offices and production site

WACKER DYMATIC Silicones, a joint venture between Wacker Chemie AG (Munich, Germany) and DYMATIC Chemicals Inc. (Shunde, China), has commissioned a new silicone emulsion plant.

Jul 13, 2009

BONDEXPO 2009: WACKER Presents UV-Active Silicone Rubbers for the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Munich-based chemical Group WACKER will be exhibiting a selection of its specially formulated silicone products for the adhesives and sealants industry at BONDexpo 2009.

Jul 10, 2009

WACKER honors researcher for the development of new, high-performance optical silicones

Wacker Chemie AG bestowed its annual “Alexander Wacker Innovation Award” on Dr. Philipp Müller yesterday for his development of a new class of high-performance optical silicones.

Jul 08, 2009

WACKER optimizes its global production network

Wacker Chemie AG intends to introduce a new site strategy to increase flexibility and further optimize the integrated production network of its Siltronic semiconductor subsidiary.

Jul 07, 2009

Professor Ulrich Schubert receives 2009 WACKER Silicone Award

This year’s €10,000 WACKER Silicone Award was presented today to Professor Ulrich Schubert, who holds the Vienna University of Technology’s chair of inorganic chemistry.

Jul 03, 2009

WACKER Reorganizes Turkish Distribution of Silicone Elastomers

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, is restructuring its silicone elastomer distribution in Turkey.

Jun 25, 2009

WACKER Showcases New Silicone Product Line for Photovoltaic Applications

The Munich-based WACKER Group is expanding its existing silicone range by a new product line geared specifically to the needs of the solar industry.

May 27, 2009

WACKER SCHOTT Solar expands silicon-crystal production capacity in Jena

WACKER SCHOTT Solar GmbH, a joint venture between Wacker Chemie AG (Munich) and SCHOTT Solar AG (Alzenau), officially commissioned a new factory building in Jena today.

May 26, 2009

WACKER’s Expanded Cyclodextrin Facility at Eddyville Site Now on Stream

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, officially brought its expanded cyclodextrin facility in Eddyville (Iowa, USA) on stream.

May 18, 2009

WACKER at BIO 2009: Proprietary ESETEC® and DENSETEC® Fermentation Technologies Produce High Yields

Taking place from May 18 to 21 in Atlanta (GA, USA), BIO 2009 is an ideal venue for Wacker Biotech GmbH – a full-service contract manufacturer of biopharmaceutical actives – to showcase its proprietary ESETEC® and DENSETEC® technology platforms for the production of pharmaceutical proteins (biologics).

May 14, 2009

WACKER secures Financing for Polysilicon Expanasion via a new €400 Million Loan

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a long-term €400 million loan to finance Wacker Chemie AG’s new Nünchritz (Saxony) polysilicon production facility.

May 12, 2009

Expansion of WACKER’s Shanghai Technical Center Now Completed

The Munich-based chemical Group WACKER has recently finished expansion of its Shanghai Technical Center located at Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park.

May 08, 2009

Annual Shareholders’ Meeting 2009: WACKER Sees Long-Term Opportunities for further Growth

Despite the current recession, Wacker Chemie AG still sees good long-term opportunities for further growth in its fields of activity.

Apr 30, 2009

Strong Polysilicon Business Mitigates Sales and Earnings Drop in Q1 2009

The global recession clearly impacted Wacker Chemie AG’s Q1 2009 figures.

Apr 24, 2009

WACKER's Pyrogenic Silica Successfully Completes REACH Registration

The Munich-based chemical Group WACKER has successfully concluded registration of its pyrogenic silicas in the "silicon dioxide" substance group according to the REACH regulation on the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction processes for chemical substances.

Apr 21, 2009

IN-COSMETICS 2009: WACKER Showcases New Silicone Elastomer Gel and Cyclodextrin Complexes

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, is showcasing innovative products for a wide range of cosmetic applications at in-cosmetics 2009, taking place in Munich from April 21 to 23.

Mar 31, 2009

EUROPEAN COATINGS SHOW 2009: WACKER Presents Novel Polymeric Building Materials and Silicone Products for Sustainable Applications in Coatings, Construction and Adhesives

At the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg from March 31 until April 2, 2009, the Munich-based WACKER Group will present itself with the slogan “Inspired by Excellence.”

Mar 18, 2009

WACKER achieves new record figures in 2008 and prepares for a difficult year in fiscal 2009

For fiscal 2008, Wacker Chemie AG posted new records for both sales and net income.

Mar 13, 2009

WACKER’s New Process-Development Unit Focusses on ESETEC® and Supplies First Customers with Double-Digit Gram Quantities of Biologics for Preclinical Development

As part of its ongoing investment in biotech, WACKER recently opened a new process-development building for the production of pharmaceutical proteins, or biologics, in Jena (Germany).

Feb 26, 2009

WACKER plans to set up new polysilicon production facility in the United States

Wacker Chemie AG has mid-term plans to construct a new hyperpure polycrystalline silicon facility in the US and has purchased land in the State of Tennessee for this purpose.

Jan 28, 2009

WACKER posts sales and earnings increase for fiscal 2008

Wacker Chemie AG’s preliminary 2008 figures show that sales and operating results (EBITDA) both surpassed prior-year levels.

Jan 26, 2009

EUROPEAN COATINGS SHOW 2009: WACKER Presents Novel Polymer Systems for Sustainable Coating, Construction and Adhesive Applications

At the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg from March 31 to April 2, 2009, the Munich-based WACKER Group will be appearing under the slogan “Inspired by Excellence.”

Jan 21, 2009

New Names for Dispersions: WACKER POLYMERS Extends Its VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® Portfolio

WACKER POLYMERS is to change the name of its Airflex®, Flexbond®, Flexcryl® and Vinac® products.

Jan 20, 2009

PLAST '09: WACKER Presents Low-Friction Silicone Rubber for Medical Applications

PLAST’09 will see the European launch of WACKER’s new silicone product range for medical applications.

Dec 09, 2008

Siltronic appoints Klaus Fuchs President & CEO

Dr. Klaus Fuchs has been appointed President & CEO of Siltronic AG effective January 1st, 2009.

Dec 04, 2008

WACKER Presents New Silicone Product Range for Medical Applications

Munich-based chemicals manufacturer WACKER has expanded its silicone product portfolio with a special product range for medical use.

Nov 20, 2008

Polysilicon Facilities start up at WACKER’s Burghausen site

Additional polycrystalline-silicon production facilities officially came on stream at Wacker Chemie AG’s Burghausen site today.

Nov 19, 2008

WACKER SCHOTT Solar presses ahead with solar-wafer capacity expansion

WACKER SCHOTT Solar GmbH, a joint venture between Wacker Chemie AG (Munich) and SCHOTT Solar AG (Mainz), announced at the solar industry conference “9.

Nov 18, 2008

WACKER and MorphoSys Intensify Cooperation to Use WACKER Technology for Production of Antibodies

Wacker Chemie AG and MorphoSys AG (FSE: MOR; Prime Standard Segment, TecDAX) are intensifying their cooperation in the use of WACKER’s pro-karyotic secretion technology.

Nov 14, 2008

WACKER and Dow Corning start raw material production at China’s largest integrated silicone site

Today, WACKER Chemie AG and Dow Corning Corporation officially started production in the first stage of their new pyrogenic silica and siloxane plants in Zhangjiagang (China).

Nov 04, 2008

WACKER expects new sales and earning records for 2008

Wacker Chemie AG increased both its Q3 sales and operating result by 21 percent against the prior-year quarter and expects new full-year sales and earnings records.

Oct 30, 2008

PLASTINDIA 2009: WACKER Showcases Innovative Silane and Silicone Solutions for the Plastics Industries

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will present several product innovations for the plastics industries for the first time at PLASTINDIA 2009.

Oct 23, 2008

INTERCHARM 2008

Under the “Be Fascinated” motto, WACKER, a Munich-based chemical company, is featuring products for the cosmetics, skin and hair care industries at Intercharm 2008.

Oct 17, 2008

WACKER to further Expand Polysilicon Production Capacity

Wacker Chemie AG plans to construct a new polysilicon production plant at its Nünchritz site (Saxony, Germany) with a nominal annual capacity of 10,000 metric tons.

Oct 11, 2008

WACKER Opens International Training Center for Construction Chemicals in Russia

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, opened its new VINNAPAS® ACADEMY Training & Competence Center in Moscow, Russia, today.

Oct 09, 2008

Anniversary: WACKER celebrates a decade at Nünchritz

Today, Wacker Chemie AG celebrated its Nünchritz site’s first decade in the WACKER Group.

Oct 08, 2008

30 Years' WACKER Spain

Wacker Química Ibérica S.A., a wholly-owned Wacker Chemie AG subsidiary, is celebrating its 30th anniversary today.

Oct 01, 2008

WACKER Showcases Improved Silicone Sealants

To supplement its existing construction sealants range for window construction, door seals and sanitary applications, WACKER has developed three novel silicone sealants: ELASTOSIL® 7000 N, ELASTOSIL® 8000 N and ELASTOSIL® 9000 N.

Sep 26, 2008

SEPAWA Congress 2008 WACKER Presents Silicone Emulsion for Impregnants

At the SEPAWA Congress 2008, WACKER SILICONES will be presenting a silicone emulsion which enables the manufacture of highly effective water-based silicone impregnants.

Sep 25, 2008

WACKER commissions new silicone production facilities at its Nünchritz Site

Wacker Chemie AG officially commissioned two new production facilities for silicone polymers and sealants at its Nünchritz site today.

Sep 17, 2008

WACKER’s Stetten Salt Mine Celebrates Clara Tunnel Hole-Through

The Stetten salt mine is celebrating the hole-through of a new access tunnel today.

Aug 13, 2008

WACKER and RFS Pharma Announce Assignment Agreement for an Improved Synthetic Process to Manufacture Amdoxovir®

Wacker Chemie AG and RFS Pharma, LLC, announce today a successful assignment on patent applications relating to a proprietary synthesis pathway for the manufacture of RFS Pharma’s leading anti-HIV drug, Amdoxovir® (DAPD).

Aug 05, 2008

COMPOSITES EUROPE 2008: WACKER Presents Novel Silicone Elastomers for Production of Molded Composite-Parts

At COMPOSITES EUROPE, WACKER SILICONES will launch an innovative silicone rubber compound that simplifies the production of vacuum bags for large molded parts.

Aug 04, 2008

IN-COSMETICS ASIA: WACKER Presents Care, Protection and Gloss Effects for Skin and Hair

Under the “Be Fascinated” motto, WACKER, a Munich-based chemical company, is featuring products for the cosmetics, skin and hair care industries at in-cosmetics Asia.

Jul 31, 2008

WACKER Posts Double-Digit Sales and Earnings Growth in Q2 2008

Wacker Chemie AG generated double-digit, year-on-year sales and earnings growth in Q2 2008.

Jul 18, 2008

WACKER POLYMERS to Raise Prices for Dispersions in Europe

WACKER POLYMERS is to raise its prices in Europe for AIRFLEX®, VINAC®, FLEXBOND® and FLEXCRYL® dispersions. Effective September 1st, 2008, prices for these dispersions will be increased by up to 40 € per ton, or as customer contracts allow.

Jul 18, 2008

WACKER discontinues Production of PIOLOFORM®

Wacker Chemie AG will discontinue the production of its PIOLOFORM® polymer binders effective September 30, 2008.

Jul 16, 2008

WACKER Validates Scalability of Anticalin® Production With E.coli Secretion Technology and Will Produce Pieris' First Clinical Candidate PRS-050

Pieris AG, a biopharmaceutical company developing Anticalins®, a novel class of targeted human protein therapeutics, and Wacker Biotech GmbH, a full-service contract manufacturer of biopharmaceuticals, announced today a significant milestone in the development of Pieris’ PRS-050 Anticalin® for clinical trials.

Jul 16, 2008

Topping-out Ceremony held for WACKER’s new Biotech Lab Building in Jena, Germany

Today, Wacker Chemie AG held a topping-out ceremony for its biotech segment’s new lab building in Jena.

Jul 14, 2008

WACKER SILICONES Presents UV-Active Silicones for the Microelectronics Industry

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, has succeeded in developing UV-active silicone elastomers with a significantly enhanced property profile.

Jul 08, 2008

WACKER Raises Prices for Silicones

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, is raising its prices for silicone products worldwide effective October 1, 2008.

Jul 04, 2008

WACKER Honors Researchers for Developing highly reactive Alpha-Silanes

Yesterday, Wacker Chemie AG honored Dr. Volker Stanjek, Dr. Wolfram Schindler and Dr. Thomas Kammel with this year’s “Alexander Wacker Innovation Award” for their pioneering work in organofunctional silanes and the development of silane-curing polymers.

Jul 03, 2008

WACKER and the Technical University of Munich Inaugurate an Institute of Silicon Chemistry at the Garching Research Center

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) officially opened an Institute of Silicon Chemistry in Garching, near Munich, this Wednesday evening.

Jun 23, 2008

WACKER Receives Environmental Prize for its Vegetarian Cysteine from the Federation of German Industries

Wacker Chemie AG received an environmental prize from the Federation of German Industries (BDI) today.

Jun 19, 2008

Siltronic and Samsung start joint production of 300 mm wafers in Singapore

Siltronic Samsung Wafer Pte. Ltd., a joint venture of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Siltronic AG, today commissioned a new fab in Singapore for the production of 300 mm wafers.

Jun 10, 2008

Wacker Biotech Announces Licensing Agreement and Development Project with XOMA

Wacker Biotech GmbH has signed a licensing agreement with XOMA.

Jun 09, 2008

WACKER Holds Late Summer Course for Aspiring Engineers

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, is holding a late summer course for process-engineering and chemical-engineering students of German universities from September 14-19, 2008.

Jun 06, 2008

WACKER SCHOTT Solar plans site expansion in Jena, Germany

After commissioning a new wafer production facility at the so-called “Jena Site 2” in mid-April, WACKER SCHOTT Solar GmbH is continuing its production-site expansion.

May 15, 2008

Wacker Biotech Successfully Completed Feasibility Study to Evaluate Its Proprietary Secretion Technology

Wacker Biotech announced today that it has successfully concluded a feasibility study to determine the efficacy of WACKER’s proprietary E. coli secretion technology.

May 08, 2008

Peter-Alexander Wacker is new Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Today, Wacker Chemie AG’s Supervisory Board unanimously elected former President & CEO Peter-Alexander Wacker (57) to its chairman during its constituent session following 2008’s Annual Shareholder Meeting.

May 01, 2008

WACKER DYMATIC Opens New Production Plant for Silicone Emulsions in China

Yesterday, WACKER DYMATIC, a joint venture of Wacker Chemie AG (Munich, Germany) and DYMATIC Chemicals Inc. (Shunde, China), opened a new silicone emulsion plant in China.

Apr 30, 2008

WACKER continues its growth course

Wacker Chemie AG got off to a good start in 2008, following a record-setting 2007.

Apr 16, 2008

WACKER SCHOTT Solar commissions new solarwafer factory

WACKER SCHOTT Solar GmbH, a joint venture of Wacker Chemie AG (Munich) and SCHOTT Solar GmbH (Alzenau), today officially commissioned a new factory in Jena for the production of silicon wafers for the solar industry.

Apr 03, 2008

“Young Scientists 2008”: Results of the 43rd Bavarian Competition in Munich

Bavaria’s “Young Scientists Competition 2008” was held at the Deutsches Museum in Munich under the motto “Viva la Neugier” (Viva la Curiosity).

Mar 18, 2008

2007 sets records and WACKER continues on its growth course

For fiscal 2007, Wacker Chemie AG once again posted record sales and earnings figures.

Mar 13, 2008

WACKER’S Executive Board is complete

Dr. Wilhelm Sittenthaler is to join the Executive Board of Wacker Chemie AG.

Feb 27, 2008

WACKER donates experiments kit for chemistry lessons

What are silicones made of? What are their chemical properties? What are their many applications?

Feb 21, 2008

WACKER Develops Shear-Resistant Softener for Textile Finishing

WACKER, the Munich-based chemicals group, has developed a new silicone softener emulsion to textile finishing.

Feb 14, 2008

WACKER expects record sales and earnings for 2007

According to its preliminary business results for fiscal 2007, Wacker Chemie AG saw another record year in terms of sales and earnings.

Feb 01, 2008

WACKER finalizes Acquisition of Polymer Joint Ventures

Wacker Chemie AG has successfully concluded its acquisition of full ownership of Air Products Polymers (APP) and Wacker Polymer Systems (WPS), its two joint ventures with Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. The transaction announced in December 2007 has now been cleared by the European and U.S. antitrust authorities.