At our three WACKER ACADEMIES in Ann Arbor (Michigan), Allentown (Pennsylvania) and Dalton (Georgia), we are completely focused on the demands of our North American customers and distributors. Each of our WACKER ACADEMIES has its unique strengths and focuses its training programs on different areas.
Prior to the ACADEMY moving to WACKER Chemical Corporation’s North and Central Americas (NCA) Innovation Center and Regional Headquarters in Ann Arbor in 2022, the ACADEMY had been in operation at WACKER’s Adrian, Michigan site since 2010. Ann Arbor specializes in silicone chemistry and cyclodextrin applications. Established in 2010, Allentown primarily concentrates on polymer chemistry for the construction, paints and coatings, and adhesives industries. Dalton (established in 2013) focuses on VAE dispersions as carpet binders.
We make it a point to gear our training program toward the needs of our customers so that we can provide concrete support for their projects.
We offer
Courses focusing on specific topics
- Polymers and silicones for the construction industry
- Polymers and silicones for industrial coatings
- Silicones for energy, electrical engineering and electronics
- Biopolymers for the food industry
- Silicones for healthcare and personal care
- Silicones and polymers for the paper, film and non-impact printing industries
Training formats
We provide in-person classroom and virtual training options.
- General Trainings:
We help each customer and distributor gain a deeper understanding of our applications, products and technologies. - Customized Trainings:
Tailored to our customers’ and distributors’ needs and audience. - Symposia and Expert Rounds:
Connect with like-minded experts in fruitful discussions. - Exclusive Product Promotions:
Be the first to experience market updates. - Workshops:
Develop new leading concepts for our customers’ and distributors’ business within moderated ideation workshops.
Seminars in the USA (Ann Arbor, Allentown, Dalton)
Composites LSR Processing and Molding
USA (Ann Arbor, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This course will give you an overview of processing and molding using liquid silicone rubber.
Industrial Coatings Silicone Solutions for Industrial Coatings
USA (Ann Arbor, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
Learn how our SILRES® silicone products can help protect your metal substrates from high temperatures and weathering damage.
Release Coatings DEHESIVE® Silicone Release Coatings for Paper and Film
USA (Ann Arbor, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Customers
This seminar focuses on all aspects of production of release liners and labelstock using WACKER’s DEHESIVE® silicone release coatings.
Carpet Carpet Applications with VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® Dispersions
USA (Ann Arbor, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
Learn about how VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® dispersions can help with carpet constructions.
Construction Materials Perfect Floor Surfaces - VINNAPAS® Polymer Binders in Self-Leveling Floor Screeds
USA (Ann Arbor, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This course will show you the advantages of using VINNAPAS® polymer binders in self-leveling floor screeds
Adhesives Ceramic Tile Adhesives and Grouts
USA (Ann Arbor, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
Learn how to use VINNAPAS® dispersible powders in your adhesives and grouts for tiles.
Household & Cleaning Solutions Silicones in Industrial Defoamers
USA (Ann Arbor, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This seminar will help guide you through the selection of the right SILFOAM® defoamer for your industrial foaming issues.
Personal Care Silicones in Personal Care
USA (Ann Arbor, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This course will show you how to improve your beauty products with BELSIL® silicones.
Household & Cleaning Solutions Silicone Products for Household Care
USA (Ann Arbor, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This seminar will show you how to use silicones in your household care formulations.
Architectural Coatings SILRES® Silicone Products for Protection of Wood and Masonry Substrates
USA (Ann Arbor, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This seminar will show you how to use SILRES® silicone to protect your wood and masonry substrates against water damage.
Construction Materials Dry-Mix Mortars with VINNAPAS® Dispersible Polymer Powders
USA (Ann Arbor, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This seminar will show you the benefits of using VINNAPAS® dispersible polymer powders and dispersions in dry-mix mortar applications.
Construction Materials Dry-Mix Mortars with VINNAPAS® Dispersible Polymer Powders
USA (Ann Arbor, Allentown, Dalton) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This seminar will show you the benefits of using VINNAPAS® dispersible polymer powders and dispersions in dry-mix mortar applications.
WACKER ACADEMY USA will interest you if
- You need to learn about our products and applications so that they can use them and sell them more easily.
- You would like training for new employees
- You are looking for new solutions for existing markets
- You are interested in general market training, plant tours, and internal, company-wide training