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25 Years WACKER Middle East and Africa

Advancing the Region, Driving Change and Growing Together

For 25 years, we at WACKER Middle East and Africa have been shaping the region's chemical industry. Driven by a commitment to providing customer focused and region specific solutions, we have played a pivotal role in transforming the region's chemical landscape. With a focus on customer proximity and rigorous product testing, our Middle East and Africa division is a unique hub for collaboration, fostering growth and driving positive change.

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Enabling Sustainable Solutions in the Region

“It's ingrained in our DNA to constantly seek solutions for the future.”

We drive sustainability in the region's chemical industry. With a commitment to reducing carbon footprints, our innovative solutions contribute to the ambitious sustainability goals of WACKER and the region's policymakers. Our cooperation with public authorities and universities underscores our commitment beyond the commercial aspects and extends to providing solutions that enable sustainable industries.

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Building and Nurturing Strong Partnerships in the Region

“Only with WACKER on our journey, we've become what we are today.”

For the past 25 years, we have been dedicated to creating and maintaining strong partnerships in the region. Through collaboration, joint innovation and commitment, we have built lasting relationships that have played a vital role in our partners' growth and success. Our emphasis on customer intimacy, product testing and customized solutions has solidified us as a trusted ally in the development and progress of our valued partners in the region.

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Growing a network for learning and innovation

“A milestone in supporting customer application development.”

Over the past 25 years, our Technical Center and WACKER ACADEMY have become indispensable pillars of innovation and knowledge transfer in the region. As a hub for technical support and training, they facilitate collaboration with manufacturers, authorities, contractors and consultants, raise quality awareness and help customers test and certify products. In addition, we are offering virtual training sessions and exhibitions to make our programs even more accessible.

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Cultivating collaboration and community spirit

“It's about the people, the employees, and our commitment in every way.”

In the dynamic landscapes of the Middle East and Africa, our workforce has evolved into a dedicated, talented and diverse team that reflects the rich cultural tapestry of the region. The collaborative and innovative approach of our employees has been a driving force behind our success, creating a work environment that values individual contributions and collective achievements. We are committed to fostering a strong sense of community among our employees.

As we celebrate a remarkable 25-year journey since our founding in 1998, we at WACKER Middle East and Africa reflect on our achievements. From the beginning, our commitment has been resolute: to provide tailor-made solutions that address the unique challenges of the Middle East and Africa.

Driven by enduring partnerships that have played a pivotal role in our shared success, we continue to innovate, contribute to resilient infrastructures and foster sustainable industries. As we mark this significant milestone, our focus remains on shared growth, positive change and proactively responding to the evolving needs of the region.

Get a glimpse of our work and find out more about us, the people behind WACKER Middle East and Africa, in the following video. To hear more from our managing director Cyril Cisinski see the full interview below.

It's about Innovation, Reliability and Quality

Managing director Cyril Cisinski talks in detail about the development of WACKER Middle East and Africa during the past 25 years. Learn more about our history and the strategies for the future, about the people and the various regions in which we are active.

A Second Home

Mohammed Sanaobar provides a comprehensive overview of our 25-year journey at WACKER Middle East and Africa. He underscores the commitment to developing tailor-made solutions for the region's unique challenges and highlights the key role played by the Technical Center and the WACKER ACADEMY.

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An employee of WACKER Middle East & Africa smiles into the camera
An employee of WACKER Middle East & Africa smiles into the camera
An employee of WACKER Middle East & Africa smiles into the camera
Museum of the Future in Dubai

Trade Fairs

Oct 01 - Oct 03, 24

Smarter Mobility Africa Summit, Gauteng, South Africa

Pioneering sustainable solutions

Our product innovations facilitate the thin-bed method for tile adhesive applications, streamlining resource use and reducing the carbon footprint. At the same time, we are advancing the External Thermal Insulation System, which is now a standard solution in the region and demonstrates an impressive 60% reduction in cooling energy consumption. This not only improves living conditions, but also makes significant strides in reducing the overall carbon footprint. Together, these breakthroughs exemplify our continued commitment to driving change through environmentally conscious and sustainable solutions.

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Find out more about our exciting history and future initiatives in the Middle East and Africa