WACKER has a steady start to the new fiscal year in Q1 2013
After last year’s weak fourth quarter, Wacker Chemie AG is experiencing noticeably higher customer demand. WACKER posted higher volumes in Q1 2013, especially in polysilicon, but in many chemical products as well. Sales and earnings were both markedly higher than in Q4 2012. As already expe ... more
WACKER starts up new production plant for dispersions in China
Wacker Chemie AG officially ramped up its new production plant for vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer (VAE) dispersions at its Nanjing site (Jiangsu province, China). With the additional 60,000 metric tons from the second reactor line, the local VAE dispersion capacity is doubling to total 12 ... more
WACKER expands its technical center in Brazil
Wacker Chemie AG is strengthening its presence in South America, and today inaugurates its expanded technical center, including training center, near São Paulo, Brazil. The new regional competence center for South America combines research and development, applications technology, and a bas ... more