At our three WACKER ACADEMIES in Adrian (Michigan), Allentown (Pennsylvania) and Dalton (Georgia), we are completely focused on the demands of our North American customers. Each of our WACKER ACADEMIES has its unique strengths and focuses its training program on different areas.
The Academy in Adrian which has been in operation since 2010, specializes in silicone chemistry and cyclodextrin applications. Established in 2010, Allentown primarily concentrates on polymer chemistry for the construction, paints and coatings, and adhesives industries. Dalton (established in 2013) focuses on VAE dispersions as carpet binders.
We make it a point to gear our training program toward the needs of our customers so that we can provide concrete support for their projects.
Whether at work or at home: WACKER ACADEMY is there for you – not only at 14 different locations worldwide, but also digitally.
Tell us which topics and questions you’re interested in and find out about the tailored webinars we can offer you.
Your local WACKER ACADEMY is looking forward to hearing from you!
We offer

Courses focusing on specific topics
- Polymers and silicones for the construction industry
- Polymers and silicones for industrial coatings
- Silicones for energy, electrical engineering and electronics
- Biopolymers for the food industry
- Silicones for healthcare and personal care
- Silicones and polymers for the paper, film and non-impact printing industries
Training formats
- Theoretical and practical classroom training
- Individual courses given at the customer’s premises
- Symposia and expert panels
Seminars in the USA (Ann Arbor, Allentown, Dalton)

Carpet Applications with VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® Dispersions
USA (Adrian, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
Learn about how VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® dispersions can help with carpet constructions.

Ceramic Tile Adhesives and Grouts
USA (Adrian, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
Learn how to use VINNAPAS® dispersible powders in your adhesives and grouts for tiles.

DEHESIVE® Silicone Release Coatings for Paper and Film
USA (Adrian, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Customers
This seminar focuses on all aspects of production of release liners and labelstock using WACKER’s DEHESIVE® silicone release coatings.

Dry-Mix Mortars with VINNAPAS® Dispersible Polymer Powders
USA (Adrian, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This seminar will show you the benefits of using VINNAPAS® dispersible polymer powders and dispersions in dry-mix mortar applications.

Dry-Mix Mortars with VINNAPAS® Dispersible Polymer Powders
USA (Adrian, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This seminar will show you the benefits of using VINNAPAS® dispersible polymer powders and dispersions in dry-mix mortar applications.

HDK® Pyrogenic Silica for Rheology Control
USA (Adrian, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
Learn to control the rheology of your formulated product with WACKER’s HDK®pyrogenic silica.

LSR Processing and Molding
USA (Adrian, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This course will give you an overview of processing and molding using liquid silicone rubber.

Perfect Floor Surfaces - VINNAPAS® Polymer Binders in Self-Leveling Floor Screeds
USA (Adrian, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This course will show you the advantages of using VINNAPAS® polymer binders in self-leveling floor screeds

SILRES® Silicone Products for Protection of Wood and Masonry Substrates
USA (Adrian, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This seminar will show you how to use SILRES® silicone to protect your wood and masonry substrates against water damage.

Silicone Products for Household Care
USA (Adrian, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This seminar will show you how to use silicones in your household care formulations.

Silicone Solutions for Industrial Coatings
USA (Adrian, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
Learn how our SILRES® silicone products can help protect your metal substrates from high temperatures and weathering damage.

Silicones in Industrial Defoamers
USA (Adrian, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This seminar will help guide you through the selection of the right SILFOAM® defoamer for your industrial foaming issues.

Silicones in Personal Care
USA (Adrian, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This course will show you how to improve your beauty products with BELSIL® silicones.
WACKER ACADEMY USA will interest you if
- You need to learn about our products and applications so that they can use them and sell them more easily.
- You would like training for new employees
- You are looking for new solutions for existing markets
- You are interested in general market training, plant tours, and internal, company-wide training