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Distillation columns at the Charleston site in the US state of Tennessee, where WACKER produces hyperpure polysilicon for the solar sector. At its new pyrogenic silica plant, WACKER can further process the resultant tetrachlorosilane byproduct from polysilicon manufacturing into HDK^® to create added value.

New reactor for VAE dispersions in Calvert City: The plant complex is the biggest of its kind outside of Europe. This additional capacity enables WACKER to meet rising global demand for dispersions and dispersible polymer powders, and to strengthen its leading position in this area.

Practical test at WACKER’s new technical center in Bogotá: Employees are testing the tensile bond strength of tile adhesives, which is significantly in-creased by WACKER’s dispersible powders.

Technical service engineers test products and formulations for the Latin American market. The new lab focuses mainly on dispersible polymer powders, which are used in dry-mix mortars for concrete applications, tile adhesives and sealing slurries, for example.

The chemical company WACKER has considerably expanded its production capacity for functional silicone fluids at its Burghausen site. The investment measure was driven by the rising global demand for specialty fluids and silicone emulsions in the construction, coating, paper, cosmetics and personal care industries.