Established in 2012 and located near Seoul, our WACKER ACADEMY in Pangyo, South Korea, is closely linked to the WACKER technical center in Pangyo’s Techno Valley. The Academy unites research and development, application technology, training and professional development under one roof.
Facilities include two training rooms for theoretical work and five labs for practical instruction and demonstrations. While seminar content is geared toward market demands, it also incorporates the desire on the part of our customers for in-depth training on individual topics.
We offer

Courses focusing on specific topics
- Silicones for energy, electrical engineering and electronics
- Silicones for the automotive industry
- Silicones for healthcare and personal care
- Silicones and polymers for the construction industry
- Silicones and polymers for adhesives and sealants
Training formats
- Theoretical and practical classroom training
- Individual courses given at the customer’s premises
- Participation in symposia and expert panels
- Live demonstrations
Seminars in South Korea (Pangyo)

Advanced VAE Technology and In-Depth Discussion of Specific Adhesive Applications
South Korea (Pangyo) Presence Customers, Distributors
This seminar will demonstrate how you can utilize VINNAPAS®VAE dispersions to meet customer requirements and will present new substrates under development to help you respond to new trends.

BELSIL® Specialty Products for Consumer Care
South Korea (Pangyo) Presence Customers
This seminar presents the range of WACKER’s high-quality consumer care products and addresses the unique silicone properties and specialty applications of BELSIL®.

Introduction to Silicone Construction Chemicals
South Korea (Pangyo) Presence Customers, Distributors
This seminar presents the excellent water-repellent characteristics of WACKER silicone products and their applicability to various building materials. The course focuses primarily on concrete protection and silicone resin emulsion paints.

Introduction to WACKER Silicone Sealants for the Construction Industry
South Korea (Pangyo) Presence Distributors
This seminar introduces participants to the range of WACKER sealants and adhesives, addresses their applications and explains WACKER labeling conventions.

Introduction to WACKER Silicones for Automotive Applications
South Korea (Pangyo) Presence Customers, Distributors
This seminar presents the range of WACKER’s high-quality silicone products for automotive applications, and provides a guide to proper silicone product selection for individual automotive applications.

Introduction to WACKER Silicones for Electronics Applications
South Korea (Pangyo) Presence Customers, Distributors
This seminar presents the range of WACKER’s high-quality silicone products for electronics applications. Course content also includes a guide for proper silicone product selection for all electronics applications.

Introduction to WACKER Silicones for Rubber Compounding
South Korea (Pangyo) Presence Customers, Distributors
This seminar presents the range of WACKER’s high-quality silicone products for silicone rubber compounding applications. Content also includs a guide to proper silicone product selection for all rubber applications.

Introduction to WACKER Silicones for Semiconductor Applications
South Korea (Pangyo) Presence Customers, Distributors
This seminar will introduce you to the range of WACKER's high-quality silicone products for semiconductor applications. It also includes a guide for selecting the right silicone product for each semiconductor application.

Long-Term Durability and Quality of CTAs (Ceramic Tile Adhesives), and the Impact of Stress on Ceramic Tile
South Korea (Pangyo) Presence Customers
This course will focus on the long-term durability and quality of polymer binders in ceramic tile adhesives, and on their ability to protect against the impact of stress on ceramic tile. The seminar provides in-depth knowledge, compares non-modified and modified CTAs, and provides information on the differences between KS, ISO and ANSI standards.

Silicone Chemistry in Bonding
South Korea (Pangyo) Presence Customers
This seminar will introduce you to fundamental silicone chemistry and to WACKER specialty products for bonding applications. Optical bonding with LUMISIL® and adhesives based on SEMICOSIL® UV will be covered as well.

The Importance of Polymer Binders in ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems) and TIR (Thermal Insulation Render) Systems
South Korea (Pangyo) Presence Customers
This construction materials seminar is offered by Korean distributor Chemicon in cooperation with Poraver. Here WACKER provides a basic introduction to the global market trend toward ETICS and on the status of ETICS in Korea.

Understanding VINNAPAS® VAE Dispersion Technology for a Variety of Substrates
South Korea (Pangyo) Presence Customers, Distributors
This seminar will provide participants with a comprehensive explanation of VINNAPAS®VAE chemistry, with a focus on suitable applications and recent market trends.
WACKER ACADEMY South Korea will interest you if
- You and your employees want to learn about our products and applications in detail
- You would like training for new employees
- You’re looking for new solutions for existing markets
- You would like to learn about new marketing channels