As we have celebrated a remarkable 25-year journey in 2024, 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.

1999

Foundation of WACKER Middle East and Africa

By establishing a permanent presence in 1999, we've laid the foundation for customized solutions and lasting partnerships in the Middle East and Africa.

Groundbreaking at WACKER Middle East & Africa
  • 1999
2001

Technical Center for Construction Applications

Our Technical Center is established to test and research products for the construction industry, marking a significant step forward in innovation. This paved the way for subsequent expansions focused on paints and coatings, elastomers and adhesives.

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A laboratory employee from Dubai wearing a protective mask sprays a wall for test purposes
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2010

First Seminar of the WACKER ACADEMY in the MEA Region

As a premier training and knowledge-sharing institution for our customers and partners, the WACKER ACADEMY offered its first construction and coating seminar in the MEA region.

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Three WACKER ACADEMY employees in the lab in Dubai
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2020

Launch of Digital Training Campaign and First Virtual Exhibition and Conference

In 2020, we've launched a digital training campaign and hosted a virtual exhibition and conference. Through their ability to educate, showcase and visualize, digital platforms help us increase the value we deliver to our customers.

A person with VR glasses operates the digital representation of a networked world
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It's about Innovation, Reliability and Quality

Managing director Cyril Cisinski talks in detail about the development of WACKER Middle East and Africa. 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 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.

We Are Closer to Our Customers

Irma Villanueva focuses on WACKER Middle East and Africa's key role as a technical partner. She highlights key milestones and underscores the chemical industry's path to sustainability. Irma also discusses the unwavering commitment of key employees.

Irma Villanueva at her desk
A laboratory employee carries out a test
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
An employee of WACKER Middle East & Africa smiles into the camera
Museum of the Future in Dubai

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