Wacker Biosolutions

Explaining How Biotechnology Pervades Our Lives

Dr. Susanne Leonhartsberger

Divisional President of WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS

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„Biologics offer novel opportunities for fighting severe illnesses, such as cancer. What motivates me and many of my colleagues is WACKER’s role as a supplier of innovative medication for sick people all over the world.“

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Pharmaceuticals

Fighting disease

Medication – utmost purity and safety

WACKER offers fine chemicals for the synthesis of active ingredients and bioengineered products for the formulation of actives. It is also a reliable partner when it comes to the contract-manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals.

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Nutrition

A conscious lifestyle choice

The power of plants – intrinsically healthy

From cholesterol-lowering substances to antioxidants: WACKER’s unique ingredients support heart health and healthy aging.

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Agrochemicals

Supplying plants

Specialists in protection and growth

WACKER’s specialty products optimize processes and formulations in the agrochemical industry. Take, for example, our fine chemicals, which make it possible to manufacture highly effective, yet environmentally compatible plant-protection agents.

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DR. MARK HARRISON

Responsible for the development of industrial applications for cyclodextrins at WACKER

“In the world of cyclodextrins, many skills are hidden, some still unexplored.”

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RACHELA MOHR

Responsible for the development of bioactive ingredients

“We produce nature-identical plant compounds and improve the bioavailability of naturally occurring substances.”

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DR. GUIDO SEIDEL

Managing Director of Wacker Biotech GmbH

Dr. Guido Seidel studied chemistry at Hannover University. During his degree thesis and doctoral work, he specialized in industrial biotechnology and biochemistry. He moved to Wacker Biotech GmbH as head of Process Engineering in 2007. In 2013, he became managing director of Operations, with responsibility for all operations-related departments. Effective April 1, 2020, he replaced Dr. Susanne Leonhartsberger as first managing director of Wacker Biotech GmbH.

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Systematic Innovation Management

For tomorrow’s applications and products

The most important resources for innovations are the ideas that WACKER employees come up with. Dr. Oliver Minge and his team ensure that the right ideas are identified and developed at WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS – so that they serve as a basis for new innovations.

A treasure trove of ideas

BRIDGING THE GAP

BETWEEN DIFFERENT WORLDS

Discover WACKER’s world in augmented reality. Augmented reality animations show supplementary information about WACKER-specific topics and products. You’re just a mouse click away from directly accessing media collections (relevant to products and applications) in the WACKER Square App.

7 Production Sites

WORLDWIDE

7 Production Sites

WORLDWIDE

Eddyville, Iowa
León
Amsterdam
Burghausen
Halle
Jena
Nanjing

Biotechnology -

Chemistry for Life

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Dietary supplements

WACKER offers unparalleled solutions for formulating effective food supplements. With our bioactive ingredients and through continuous expansion of our product portfolio, we provide an answer to global market needs and offer our customers genuine added value.

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Contract Manufacturing

A valued partner for the contract manufacturing of GMP therapeutic proteins, food-grade amino acids and technical enzymes - WACKER has many years of experience in the field of microbial fermentation and the corresponding tried-and-tested, cost-reducing technologies.

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Pharma

With innovative solutions as well as reliable and sustainable production processes for the pharmaceutical industry - based on a century of experience, WACKER offers fine chemicals for the synthesis of active ingredients and bioengineered products for the formulation of actives.

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Foods

Vegetarian, vegan, allergen-free - consumers demand healthy, sustainable alternatives that taste good. We offer effective ingredients, such as cyclodextrins, that offer an answer to the food industry’s current requirements.

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