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Milestones
2000
The first regional technical center is set up in Shanghai
2003
Regional headquarters moved from Hong Kong to Shanghai
2004
WACKER started silicone emulsion production in Shanghai
2005
PVAc production begins in Wuxi
Launch of production plant for dispersible polymer powders in Zhangjiagang
Launch of joint venture with Dymatic Chemical Inc.
2006
Start up of silicone downstream production in Zhangjiagang (silicone elastomers and sealants)
2008
2009
Start of dispersible powder and vinyl acetate ethylene dispersion production in Nanjing
2010
Launch of silicone polymers and fluids production plant in Zhangjiagang
Opening of new sales office in Chengdu
Inauguration of siloxane production plant (joint venture with partner) in Zhangjiagang
2011
Established R&D departments in China
2012
Opening of new WACKER Shanghai Center
2015
Commissioning of polyvinyl acetate plant at Nanjing
2017
R & D expansion in WACKER Shanghai Center
2019
WACKER Shanghai Center Opens New Lab for Food Applications, and New Competence Centers for e-Mobility and Cement & Concrete Applications
2022
Acquisition of a 60% stake in Sico Performance Material (Shandong) Co., Ltd, and starting to provide organofunctional silanes in Jining.
2023
Capacity Expansion for Polymer Products at Nanjing Site was Completed
Company History
Find more information about the history of Germany-based Wacker Chemie AG on the global wacker.com website.