- €25 million is allocated for production and infrastructure expansion.
- A new dispersion reactor with a 60,000-ton annual capacity is being built.
- The plant is scheduled for completion by the end of the year.
- Dispersions are used in paints, adhesives, and construction materials.
Investment and Expansion
Wacker Chemie AG is expanding its polymeric binder production in Burghausen, Germany, with a new dispersion reactor. The project, costing €25 million, aims to increase annual capacity by 60,000 metric tons. The plant is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Applications and Uses
WACKER’s dispersions are integral to low-odor, low-emission indoor paints, plasters, adhesives, carpet applications, and technical textiles. They are also essential for producing dispersible polymer powders used in construction, manufactured by spray drying at the Burghausen site.
Strategic Goals
The expansion aligns with WACKER’s strategy for profitable growth through existing plant enhancements. The additional capacity will bolster WACKER’s market position and meet increasing customer demand for high-quality polymeric binders driven by global trends like urbanization, renovation, and energy efficiency.
Infrastructure and Efficiency
Alongside the new reactor, WACKER is investing in local infrastructure expansion and modernization. This investment aims to ensure supply security and cost-efficient production of dispersions and dispersible polymer powders in the coming years.
Industry Leadership
With over 60 years of experience, WACKER is a global leader in vinyl-acetate-based copolymers and terpolymers. Their binders are used in various sectors, including construction, paints, coatings, and adhesives, for products like tile adhesives, waterproofing membranes, thermal insulation systems, and low-emission interior paints.
