Strongest Divisional Sales with €2.74 Billion
Over 70 Years of Success in Silicones
The World’s Second Largest Silicone Manufacturer
2 Raw Materials
7 Product Groups
More Than 2,800 Silicone Products
16 production sites worldwide
16 Technical Competence Centers
The age of silicones began at WACKER more than 70 years ago. In 1947, we became Europe’s first silicone manufacturer; today we are number 2 in the global silicones business.
WACKER SILICONES offers customers our broadest range of products. Two raw materials – silicon metal and methanol – are the basis for making over 2,800 silicone products in seven product groups: silanes, siloxanes, silicone fluids, silicone emulsions, silicone elastomers, silicone resins and pyrogenic silica.
Silicones have unique properties and are of unmatched versatility compared with other synthetic materials. Silicones withstand both heat and cold. Not only are they sealants and insulators, but also lubricants and release agents. They are flexible, water-repellent, elastic, UV-resistant and extremely durable. Thanks to their unique chemical and physical properties, they feature in many application areas and appear everywhere in daily life – even if we don’t usually notice them!
Products Made of Silicone – Indispensable in Everyday Life
360° Protection
Under attack: buildings are exposed to moisture from every direction. From the elements above and from groundwater below. High-performance SILRES® BS from WACKER make facades water-repellent and dry out damp masonry. Providing effective, all-round moisture protection for all types of masonry work.
High-Definition Images
Pyrogenic silica is a key constituent of the dry toners used by laser printers and photocopiers. WACKER, together with its distributor Clariant, provides tailor-made solutions.
Silicones: Artful Materials at Work!
Great art needs creative ideas – and of course the right materials to turn them into a reality. WACKER silicones are often used here. These extremely versatile “artful” materials stimulate creative ideas – in the culinary arts as well as in the fine arts. See for yourself!
Moldmaking and Prototyping: Here’s How to Find the Right Moldmaking Compound
From chocolates to theater makeup, from gears to concrete wall coverings: with moldmaking and prototyping, just about anything is possible – provided you have the right silicone moldmaking compound. We’ve compiled eight questions here that will help you find the perfect ELASTOSIL® M product for your project.
High-Tech Silicone Wound Dressings
Wound dressings coated with silicone prevent wounds from drying out. They are not sticky and adhere gently to the skin. What’s more, silicones can provide optimal conditions for wound healing and help accelerate recovery.
Silicone Fluid Based on Biomethanol
TÜV certifies use of renewable materials at WACKER. Carbon footprint improved by dispensing with fossil fuels
A Focus on Perfect Protection
Natural oils and fats, a diverse array of waxes and silicone derivatives: while this might sound like a recipe for a beauty mask, it actually describes the ingredients of construction coatings that WACKER has developed to perfection. Join us as we explore the secrets of beautiful, healthy walls.
Find Out More About Our All-Rounders in a Variety of Application Areas.
Our Greatest Strength?
The WACKER Service Principle
Do you need our technical expertise to develop new products or production processes? Or support for product formulation and approval, or for preparing logistics and packaging solutions?
We offer you so much more than just silicones. We are both your advisor and development partner. We respond to your needs, help you achieve your goals and place a real emphasis on innovation. This means we always have your entire production process in mind and can provide you with tailored support to optimize your business processes.
Leverage our experience for your projects.
Production sites
Adrian, Michigan (USA)
Burghausen (Germany)
Charleston, Tennessee (USA)
Chino, California (USA)
Holla (Norway)
Jandira (Brazil)
Jincheon (South Korea)
Jining, China
Kolkata (India)
North Canton, Ohio (USA)
Nünchritz (Germany)
Panagarh (India)
Pilsen (Czech Republic)
Shunde (China)
Tsukuba( Japan)
Zhangjiagang (China)
By the Way:
A good quarter of our silicon metal is sourced from our production site in Holla, Norway. The advantages of this in-house production? It increases our supply security, making us a lot more independent.
“When It Comes to Silicones, Developers Always Contact Us First.”
Dr. Wolfgang Schattenmann, Vice President Hybrids & Sealants