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In 1918 Burghausen - Visit King Ludwig III

In 1918, Bavaria’s King Ludwig III visited the new WACKER site. The king is at the picture’s center foreground at right, with Alexander Wacker at left.

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WACKER® HC 303 Silicone Emulsion

Water forms beads on impregnated materials – an effect that deteriorates with frequent washing. WACKER® HC 303 silicone emulsion makes it possible to impregnate fabrics and to restore the water repellency of already impregnated textiles while laundering.

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EOTA - climatic chamber

In the walk-in climatic chamber in Burghausen, experts test polymer-modified external insulation systems under extreme conditions – from -20 to +70 °C – to simulate differ-ent climate zones

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EOTA - weathering wall

A weathering wall is positioned at the new climatic chamber: WACKER has invested around €1 million in the expansion of its EOTA test center in Burghausen for certifying modern thermal insulation systems.

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Bosch Supplier Award

Dr. Norbert Neumann (right), Senior Vice President of Purchasing and Logistics at Robert Bosch GmbH’s Automotive Business Subassemblies and Materials, and Simge Erkmen presented the Preferred Supplier Award to WACKER managers Peter Summo (Vice President of Engineering Silicones, left) and Dr. Peter Jerschow (Director of Industrial Solutions). (Photo: Robert Bosch GmbH)

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