Empowering megatrends with silicones

Around the world, countries are striving to reach net zero emissions – a shared global commitment under the Paris Agreement. Since buildings are responsible for 40 percent of primary energy consumption worldwide and account for 33 percent of CO₂ emissions, improving their energy efficiency is essential on the road to net zero. One widely used solution: external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) with VINNAPAS^® polymer modification.

How do we make tile adhesives fit for the future? What role does sustainability play in that? How do we respond to the trends of tomorrow? Join us as we take a look at the latest issues and developments in the world of tile adhesives – and at new challenges and opportunities for polymer modification with VINNAPAS^®.

Tiles have really been booming in recent years: the variety of tiles available for all manner of applications, installation techniques and demands is greater now than ever before. And tile adhesives modified with polymers like VINNAPAS^® have been helping pave the way for this development.

Ready to discover how SILMIX^® can elevate your products? Schedule a meeting with us at the Global Polymer Summit

No compromises on quality, speed and efficiency. DEHESIVE^® release systems from WACKER are the key to successful branding.Discover our product portfolio at Labelexpo Europe in Barcelona. September 16 – 19, hall 3, booth 3A87.

Our study reveals how silicone gel adhesives are transforming the release of active ingredients – in cosmetics, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. Release properties can be tailored: steady release, burst release or long-term release. When it comes to hydrophobic actives, we developed silicone adhesives allowing good mixability and superior release rates, outshining commercially available products.

Think EN 12004-2 has you covered? Think again. EN 12004-2 classifies tile adhesives using standard ceramic tiles and a standard concrete slab. But let’s face it – real-life conditions are rarely standard.Download our free PDF and find out what really matters when working on site and not in the lab.

WACKER presents its latest development in high-voltage engineering: POWERSIL^® 1900 A/B. Truly a novelty that pushes the boundaries in the production of large-scale insulators, the special high-consistency silicone rubber allows manufacturers to implement the extrusion molding process to produce high-precision composite insulators at a comparatively low cost.

Construction materials and water – it’s a complicated relationship. While water is essential for mixing cement and mortar, it quickly turns into a building’s worst enemy once construction is complete. How can we achieve surface and bulk protection from the very beginning? The ideal solution is to start with a dry formulation: SILRES^® POWDER additives protect building materials right from the mix.

Modern tile adhesives are genuine all-rounders that are capable of much more than merely securing tiles in place. They also prevent them from cracking under stress, and, apart from making the tiler’s job easier, save time and material. What then is the secret behind these “superpowers”? Polymer modification with VINNAPAS^®!

No silicone, no function – live production of mouthpieces for air up bottles at the K 2025 trade fair.