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WACKER ACADEMY Europe

Germany/Burghausen

Burghausen is our most important production site and the heart of the WACKER Group. At the same time, it is also home to one of Bavaria’s most significant, successful centers of business and innovation. Located in the middle of the ChemDelta Bavaria region, the Burghausen site encompasses over 100 production plants.

Everything You Need for Your Training

As the first WACKER ACADEMY, we have been here for you in Burghausen since 2007, and those years that have produced a wealth of experience and services that are all at your disposal. Our teaching and hands-on training facilities are located directly on site, putting you right where the action is.

Seminars on site

Seminars on site

Burghausen is home to WACKER ACADEMY Europe, where you can look forward to exciting events and hands-on seminars in labs relevant to your subject area.

Site tours

Plant tours

Burghausen is WACKER's largest production site, and we are happy to include plant tours as part of our events. Experience our modern, sustainable, integrated production system first hand.

Online events

Online events

Take advantage of our online events and global outlook. We’re happy to welcome participants from all over the world – whether virtually or on site.

Burghausen

Burghausen

Largely preserved to this day, the beautiful, medieval town of Burghausen in southwest Germany is crowned by the longest castle in the world.

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Burghausen

Our Recipe for Your Success

At WACKER ACADEMY Europe, you and your colleagues can expect a wide range of training opportunities, events and workshops. Whether you are interested in an on-site or hybrid experience, we will schedule your sessions online – perfectly tailoring them to your needs. And of course we would also be happy to come to you. As a participant, you can make use of two dedicated training labs, two training rooms and a showroom for demonstration purposes. All of our spaces feature state-of-the-art equipment at your disposal.

Below are some of the topics that await you:

The Fundamentals of Silicone and Polymer Chemistry

The fundamentals of silicone and polymer chemistry

Polymers and Silicones for the Construction Industry

Polymers and silicones for the construction industry

Polymers and Silicones for Industrial Coatings

Polymers and silicones for industrial coatings

Polymers and Silicones for the Adhesives and Sealants Industries

Polymers and silicones for the adhesives and sealants industries

Silicones for Healthcare and Personal Care

Silicones for healthcare and personal care

Polymers and Silicones for the Automotive Industry

Polymers and silicones for the automotive industry

Silicones for Energy, Electrical Engineering and Electronics

Silicones for energy, electrical engineering and electronics

Tailored to Your Needs

Choose from a broad range of opportunities, both on site and online.

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Your Experts in Burghausen

Are you curious? Would you like to expand your horizons? Then come meet our specialists and our well-connected experts, whose skills go far beyond their in-depth familiarity with WACKER products. With their approachable manner, our instructors also understand how to make knowledge readily accessible and pass it along to you, while always staying focused on practical applications. Click on the following link to find out more about our qualified team of instructors.

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Seminars in Europe (Burghausen)

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Construction Materials VINNAPAS® for Construction Applications I

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Customers

In addition to providing an introduction to the chemical processes underlying our polymeric binders, this course will focus primarily on reviewing their most important applications.

Mar 11, 2025 (08:30 AM Europe/Berlin) - Mar 13, 2025 (03:30 PM Europe/Berlin) English

Personal Care Personal Care - Technical Service Course

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors

This seminar provides an interesting overview of the possibilities of silicones in personal care applications.

May 12, 2025 (08:30 AM Europe/Berlin) - May 14, 2025 (04:00 PM Europe/Berlin) English

Household & Cleaning Solutions Household Care - Technical Service Course

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors

May 15, 2025 (09:00 AM Europe/Berlin) - May 16, 2025 (01:30 PM Europe/Berlin) English

Construction Materials SILRES® for Construction Applications

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors

This seminar will teach participants what they need to know to make ideal use of potential opportunities for silicones in construction chemicals.

May 19, 2025 (08:30 AM Europe/Berlin) - May 20, 2025 (03:30 PM Europe/Berlin) English

Construction Materials VINNAPAS® for Construction Applications

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors

In addition to providing an introduction to the chemical processes underlying our polymeric binders, this course will focus primarily on reviewing their most important applications.

May 21, 2025 (08:30 AM Europe/Berlin) - May 23, 2025 (02:00 PM Europe/Berlin) English

Architectural Coatings WACKER Dispersions as Ideal Binders for State-of-the-Art Architectural Paints

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors, Customers

This webinar offers an initial overview of the uses and advantages of dispersions for decorative interior and exterior paints.

Jun 03, 2025 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Europe/Berlin) English

Industrial Coatings | Nonwovens & Fibers | Architectural Coatings VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® binders for Building Paints, Adhesives, Coatings and Nonwovens

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors

This seminar provides an overview of the possibilities of polymeric binders for building paints, adhesives, nonwovens and coatings.

Jul 30, 2025 (08:30 AM Europe/Berlin) - Jul 31, 2025 (04:00 PM Europe/Berlin) English

Construction Materials VINNAPAS® for Construction Applications II

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Customers

This seminar will give you a more in-depth understanding of cement, polymeric binders and their applications.

Oct 07, 2025 (08:30 AM Europe/Berlin) - Oct 09, 2025 (02:00 PM Europe/Berlin) English

Industrial Coatings VINNOL® Resins for solvent based coatings, inks and adhesives

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

This webinar provides an overview of this binder class and its application in coatings, inks and adhesives.

Mar 04, 2025 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Europe/Berlin) English
Mar 05, 2025 (02:00 PM - 05:00 PM Europe/Berlin) English
Sep 24, 2025 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Europe/Berlin) English
Oct 14, 2025 (02:00 PM - 05:00 PM Europe/Berlin) English

Industrial Coatings SILRES® Silicone Resins – Binders for Highly Heat-Resistant Coatings

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

This webinar provides an overview of the different SILRES® silicone resin binders for industrial coatings.

Nov 12, 2025 (09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Europe/Berlin) English

Industrial Coatings HDK® in Coatings

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

This webinar will introduce you to the use of HDK® for formulating coatings.

Nov 18, 2025 (09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Europe/Berlin) English

Industrial Coatings SILRES® HP: Epoxy Coatings with Unparalleled Weathering Stability

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

This webinar offers an introduction to SILRES® HP 2000 and provides an overview of its applications.

Nov 18, 2025 (03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Europe/Berlin) English

Industrial Coatings SILRES® Intermediates – Strength from Within

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

This webinar offers an overview of the fundamental properties of silicone intermediates.

Nov 27, 2025 (03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Europe/Berlin) English

Personal Care Care & Protect – Hair Care with BELSIL®

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors, Customers

Upon request

Personal Care Nail Polish Formulations

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

Upon request

Personal Care After Sports Box - New and highly efficient BELSIL® products for your after sports look

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors, Customers

Upon request
SILRES for Concrete

Construction Materials SILRES® BS and GENIOSIL® for Concrete Surface Protection

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors, Customers

Upon request

Construction Materials VINNAPAS® for Construction Applications II

Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors

This seminar will give you a more in-depth understanding of cement, polymeric binders and their applications.

Upon request

Pharma HDK® in Consumer Care Applications such as Cosmetics, Food and Pharma

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

This webinar covers HDK®, both as an auxiliary material for pharmaceutical and food applications, and as an ingredient in cosmetic products.

Upon request

Construction Materials The World of VINNAPAS® – Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 1

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors, Customers

Module 1: Basic Chemistry and general Product Recommendation

Upon request
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Industrial Coatings Novel silicone resin binders for heat-resistant coatings

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors, Customers

Upon request

Construction Materials The World of VINNAPAS® - Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 2

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors, Customers

Module 2: Saving Energy with External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems

Upon request

Construction Materials The World of VINNAPAS® – Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 3

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors, Customers

Module 3: Challenges for Modern Tile Adhesives

Upon request

Chemical Industry The World of VINNAPAS® – Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 4

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors, Customers

Module 4: Decorative and Functional: Cementitious Tile Grout Mortars

Upon request

Construction Materials The World of VINNAPAS® – Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 5

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors, Customers

Module 5: Fast and Easy: Self-leveling Flooring Compounds

Upon request

Construction Materials The World of VINNAPAS® – Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 6

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors, Customers

#Module 6: Conserving Resources and Protecting Buildings with Mineral Waterproofing Membranes

Upon request

Adhesives HDK® in Adhesives - the rheological impact of HDK® in adhesive systems

Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors

This webinar covers the rheological impact of HDK® in conventional adhesive systems.

Upon request