Wacker Chemie AG (WACKER) is a Germany‑based, publicly listed specialty chemicals group. Headquartered in Munich with major production sites in Burghausen and a global manufacturing and sales network, the company develops and supplies materials for industrial and life‑science applications.
WACKER’s portfolio spans four core businesses: silicones (elastomers, fluids, resins and sealants), polymer binders (notably vinyl acetate‑ethylene dispersions and redispersible powders), biosolutions (biobased specialty ingredients and services), and high‑purity polysilicon for the semiconductor and photovoltaic industries. Its products are used across construction, automotive, electronics, medical and consumer goods, energy, and advanced manufacturing.
Through its subsidiary Wacker Biotech GmbH, the company provides contract development and manufacturing services for biopharmaceuticals, with strengths in microbial fermentation and related platforms. WACKER emphasizes materials science, process engineering and application support, operating R&D and technical centers in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
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