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WACKER ACADEMY Burghausen

WACKER ACADEMY Europe

Germany/Burghausen

Burghausen is our most important production site and the heart of the WACKER Group. At the same time, it is also home to one of Bavaria’s most significant, successful centers of business and innovation. Located in the middle of the ChemDelta Bavaria region, the Burghausen site encompasses over 100 production plants.

Everything You Need for Your Training

As the first WACKER ACADEMY, we have been here for you in Burghausen since 2007, and those years that have produced a wealth of experience and services that are all at your disposal. Our teaching and hands-on training facilities are located directly on site, putting you right where the action is.

WACKER Academy Trainer erklärt den Teilnehmern einen Vorgang.

Seminars on site

Burghausen is home to WACKER ACADEMY Europe, where you can look forward to exciting events and hands-on seminars in labs relevant to your subject area.

Werk Burghausen bei Nacht

Plant tours

Burghausen is WACKER's largest production site, and we are happy to include plant tours as part of our events. Experience our modern, sustainable, integrated production system first hand.

Online events

Take advantage of our online events and global outlook. We’re happy to welcome participants from all over the world – whether virtually or on site.

Burghausen, Deutschland

Burghausen

Largely preserved to this day, the beautiful, medieval town of Burghausen in southwest Germany is crowned by the longest castle in the world.

Seminars on site

Burghausen is home to WACKER ACADEMY Europe, where you can look forward to exciting events and hands-on seminars in labs relevant to your subject area.

Plant tours

Burghausen is WACKER's largest production site, and we are happy to include plant tours as part of our events. Experience our modern, sustainable, integrated production system first hand.

Online events

Take advantage of our online events and global outlook. We’re happy to welcome participants from all over the world – whether virtually or on site.

Burghausen

Largely preserved to this day, the beautiful, medieval town of Burghausen in southwest Germany is crowned by the longest castle in the world.

WACKER Academy Trainer erklärt den Teilnehmern einen Vorgang.
Werk Burghausen bei Nacht
Burghausen, Deutschland

Our Recipe for Your Success

At WACKER ACADEMY Europe, you and your colleagues can expect a wide range of training opportunities, events and workshops. Whether you are interested in an on-site or hybrid experience, we will schedule your sessions online – perfectly tailoring them to your needs. And of course we would also be happy to come to you. As a participant, you can make use of two dedicated training labs, two training rooms and a showroom for demonstration purposes. All of our spaces feature state-of-the-art equipment at your disposal.

Below are some of the topics that await you:

The Fundamentals of Silicone and Polymer Chemistry

The fundamentals of silicone and polymer chemistry

Polymers and Silicones for the Construction Industry

Polymers and silicones for the construction industry

Polymers and Silicones for Industrial Coatings

Polymers and silicones for industrial coatings

Polymers and Silicones for the Adhesives and Sealants Industries

Polymers and silicones for the adhesives and sealants industries

Silicones for Healthcare and Personal Care

Silicones for healthcare and personal care

Polymers and Silicones for the Automotive Industry

Polymers and silicones for the automotive industry

Silicones for Energy, Electrical Engineering and Electronics

Silicones for energy, electrical engineering and electronics

Tailored to Your Needs

Choose from a broad range of opportunities, both on site and online.

Our training programs will help you understand our applications, products and technologies even better.

We offer events specially tailored to your market or region.

Participate in events relevant to your market and benefit from networking opportunities.

Benefit from our inspiring workshops: we will work with you to develop new topics and business models. Generate new solutions and ideas by tapping into our expertise.

Your Experts in Burghausen

Are you curious? Would you like to expand your horizons? Then come meet our specialists and our well-connected experts, whose skills go far beyond their in-depth familiarity with WACKER products. With their approachable manner, our instructors also understand how to make knowledge readily accessible and pass it along to you, while always staying focused on practical applications. Click on the following link to find out more about our qualified team of instructors.

WACKER Academy Trainer demonstriert den Teilnehmern einen Vorgang.

Seminars in Europe (Burghausen)

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VINNAPAS® for Construction Applications I

Construction Materials

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Customers

In addition to providing an introduction to the chemical processes underlying our polymeric binders, this course will focus primarily on reviewing their most important applications.

Feb 10, 2026 (08:30 AM Europe/Berlin) - Feb 12, 2026 (03:30 PM Europe/Berlin) | German

Apr 14, 2026 (08:30 AM Europe/Berlin) - Apr 16, 2026 (03:30 PM Europe/Berlin) | English

WACKER Dispersions as Ideal Binders for State-of-the-Art Architectural Paints

Architectural Coatings

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar DistributorsCustomers

This webinar offers an initial overview of the uses and advantages of dispersions for decorative interior and exterior paints.

Mar 03, 2026 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Europe/Berlin) | English

SILRES® for Construction Applications

Architectural CoatingsConstruction Materials

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors

This seminar will teach participants what they need to know to make ideal use of potential opportunities for silicones in construction chemicals.

Apr 20, 2026 (08:30 AM Europe/Berlin) - Apr 21, 2026 (03:30 PM Europe/Berlin) | English

VINNAPAS® for Construction Applications II

Construction Materials

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors

This seminar will give you a more in-depth understanding of cement, polymeric binders and their applications.

Jun 23, 2026 (08:30 AM Europe/Berlin) - Jun 25, 2026 (02:00 PM Europe/Berlin) | English

Personal Care - Technical Service Course

Personal Care

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors

This seminar provides an interesting overview of the possibilities of silicones in personal care applications.

Jun 29, 2026 (08:30 AM Europe/Berlin) - Jul 01, 2026 (04:30 PM Europe/Berlin) | English

Household Care - Technical Service Course

Household & Cleaning Solutions

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors

Jul 02, 2026 (09:00 AM Europe/Berlin) - Jul 03, 2026 (01:30 PM Europe/Berlin) | English

VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® Binders for Building Paints, Adhesives, Coatings and Nonwovens

Industrial CoatingsNonwovens & FibersArchitectural Coatings

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors

This seminar provides an overview of the possibilities of polymeric binders for building paints, adhesives, nonwovens and coatings.

Jul 14, 2026 (08:30 AM Europe/Berlin) - Jul 15, 2026 (03:30 PM Europe/Berlin) | English

VINNOL® Resins for Solvent Based Coatings, Inks and Adhesives

Industrial Coatings

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

This webinar provides an overview of this binder class and its application in coatings, inks and adhesives.

Feb 24, 2026 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Europe/Berlin) | English

Mar 18, 2026 (02:00 PM - 05:00 PM Europe/Berlin) | English

Sep 23, 2026 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Europe/Berlin) | English

Nov 11, 2026 (02:00 PM - 05:00 PM Europe/Berlin) | English

VINNAPAS® for Construction Applications

Architectural CoatingsConstruction Materials

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors

In addition to providing an introduction to the chemical processes underlying our polymeric binders, this course will focus primarily on reviewing their most important applications.

Apr 22, 2026 (08:30 AM Europe/Berlin) - Apr 24, 2026 (02:00 PM Europe/Berlin) | English

Oct 13, 2026 (08:30 AM Europe/Berlin) - Oct 15, 2026 (02:00 PM Europe/Berlin) | English

SILRES® Intermediates – Strength from Within

Industrial Coatings

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

This webinar offers an overview of the fundamental properties of silicone intermediates.

Nov 10, 2026 (09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Europe/Berlin) | English

HDK® in Adhesives - the rheological impact of HDK® in adhesive systems

Adhesives

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

This webinar covers the rheological impact of HDK® in conventional adhesive systems.

Nov 12, 2026 (09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Europe/Berlin) | English

SILRES® Silicone Resins – Binders for Highly Heat-Resistant Coatings

Industrial Coatings

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

This webinar provides an overview of the different SILRES® silicone resin binders for industrial coatings.

Nov 17, 2026 (03:00 PM - 04:30 PM Europe/Berlin) | English

SILRES® HP: Epoxy Coatings with Unparalleled Weathering Stability

Industrial Coatings

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

This webinar offers an introduction to SILRES® HP 2000 and provides an overview of its applications.

Nov 18, 2026 (09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Europe/Amsterdam) | English

HDK® in Coatings

Industrial Coatings

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

This webinar will introduce you to the use of HDK® for formulating coatings.

Nov 19, 2026 (03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Europe/Berlin) | English

VINNAPAS® for Construction Applications II

Construction Materials

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Customers

This seminar will give you a more in-depth understanding of cement, polymeric binders and their applications.

Upon request

Silicones in personal care products and their impact to the environment

Personal Care

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar DistributorsCustomers

In this webinar we will report about recent studies sponsored by the industry association Global Silicones Council (GSC). Several scientific publications have significantly increased our understanding, how silicone polymers degrade in the environment. In the cause of predominantly abiotic degradation mechanism, silicones are ultimately converted to silica, silicic acid, and carbon dioxide.

Upon request

The Deep Repair Silver Series – Enhance your Formulations for Grey and Bleached Blonde Hair with BELSIL®-Ingredients

Personal Care

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar DistributorsCustomers

Upon request
Tubes

Novel Silicone Resin Binders for Heat-resistant Coatings

Industrial Coatings

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar DistributorsCustomers

Upon request

The World of VINNAPAS® – Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 4

Construction Materials

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar DistributorsCustomers

Module 4: Decorative and Functional: Cementitious Tile Grout Mortars

Upon request

Care & Protect – Hair Care with BELSIL®

Personal Care

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar DistributorsCustomers

Upon request

Nail Polish Formulations

Personal Care

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

Upon request

After Sports Box - New and highly efficient BELSIL® products for your after sports look

Personal Care

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar DistributorsCustomers

Upon request
SILRES for Concrete

SILRES® BS and GENIOSIL® for Concrete Surface Protection

Construction Materials

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar DistributorsCustomers

Upon request

HDK® in Consumer Care Applications such as Cosmetics, Food and Pharma

Pharma

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

This webinar covers HDK®, both as an auxiliary material for pharmaceutical and food applications, and as an ingredient in cosmetic products.

Upon request

The World of VINNAPAS® – Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 1

Construction Materials

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar DistributorsCustomers

Module 1: Basic Chemistry and general Product Recommendation

Upon request

The World of VINNAPAS® - Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 2

Construction Materials

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar DistributorsCustomers

Module 2: Saving Energy with External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems

Upon request

The World of VINNAPAS® – Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 3

Construction Materials

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar DistributorsCustomers

Module 3: Challenges for Modern Tile Adhesives

Upon request

The World of VINNAPAS® – Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 5

Construction Materials

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar DistributorsCustomers

Module 5: Fast and Easy: Self-leveling Flooring Compounds

Upon request

The World of VINNAPAS® – Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 6

Construction Materials

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar DistributorsCustomers

#Module 6: Conserving Resources and Protecting Buildings with Mineral Waterproofing Membranes

Upon request