07-06-2010: Wacker Chemie AG has successfully concluded its acquisition of the silicon-metal production site in Holla from FESIL Group (Norway). The transaction announced early last month has now been cleared by the relevant antitrust authorities and approved by Wacker’s and FESIL’s supervisory bodies. Under the terms of the transaction, Wacker takes over for a purchase price of around €65 million all of FESIL’s production facilities in Holla, including the related real estate. The strategic acquisition is a key step in securing Wacker’s long-term supply of silicon metal. Acquiring Holla makes the Munich-based chemical company more independent of raw-material price fluctuations and increases its supply security during peak-demand periods.
Silicon metal is one of Wacker’s most important raw materials and is needed for the production of silicones and hyperpure polysilicon. Holla Metall’s production capacity is around 50,000 metric tons of silicon metal per year, which corresponds to about one third of Wacker’s current annual needs.
Wacker, the Munich-based chemicals group, is deepening its ties with Siliconas Silam S.A., a silicones compounder in Spain. The two companies recently signed an agreement to that effect. Under its terms, Siliconas Silam may sell ready-to-use products made from Wacker silicone rubber base un ... more
In fiscal 2011, Wacker Chemie AG continued to increase its sales compared to the prior year. According to preliminary calculations, the Munich-based chemical company achieved total sales of €4.91 billion in 2011 (2010: €4.75 billion), up over 3 percent year over year. This slight sales rise ... more
Siltronic, Wacker Chemie AG’s semiconductor division, intends to streamline its 200 mm wafer production capacities. As a result, Siltronic plans to close its production site in Hikari, Japan, by mid-2012. Hikari’s production volumes shall be transferred to Siltronic’s existing 200 mm wafer ... more
WACKER is a globally operating chemical company headquartered in Munich, Germany. Its portfolio focuses on silicone chemistry, polymer chemistry, fine chemicals and biotech products, polysilicon, wafers and hyperpure silicon monocrystals. In line with these core areas of expertise, WACKER h ... more
Wacker Chemie AG has successfully concluded its acquisition of the silicon-metal production site in Holla from FESIL Group (Norway). The transaction announced early last month has now been cleared by the relevant antitrust authorities and approved by Wacker’s and FESIL’s supervisory bodies. ... more
Wacker Chemie AG is acquiring the Norwegian FESIL Group´s silicon-metal production site in Holla (near Trondheim). The two companies signed a purchase agreement to this effect on Friday night, June 4, 2010. The transaction still requires approval of Wacker´s supervisory board and FESIL´s bo ... more