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Wacker Chemie AG: WACKER expands production capacity for dispersions at its Burghausen site - Seite 2

In this way, WACKER is taking account of the globally rising demand for high-quality polymeric binders, which is being driven by worldwide trends such as urbanization, renovation and energy efficiency. Alongside the new reactor, the Group is also investing in the expansion and modernization of local infrastructure. "We are not only making a key contribution to supply security in the years to come, but also to the cost-efficient production of our dispersions and dispersible polymer powders," explained Peter Summo, head of the WACKER POLYMERS business division.

With over 60 years' experience in the development and production of dispersions and dispersible polymer powders, WACKER is a global technology and market leader in the field of vinyl-acetate-based copolymers and terpolymers. The binders find use in sectors such as construction, paints, coatings and adhesives, for example for formulating high-quality tile adhesives, cementitious waterproofing membranes, energy-saving external thermal insulation composite systems, or low-odor, low-emission interior paints.

About WACKER POLYMERS


WACKER POLYMERS is a leading producer of state-of-the-art binders and polymeric additives based on polyvinyl acetate and vinyl acetate copolymers. These take the form of dispersible polymer powders, dispersions, solid resins, and solutions. They are used in construction chemicals, paints and surface coatings, adhesives, carpet applications and nonwovens, as well as in fiber composites and polymeric materials based on renewable resources. WACKER POLYMERS has production sites in Germany, China, South Korea and the USA, as well as a global sales network and technical centers in all major regions.

For further information, please contact:

Wacker Chemie AG

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Nadine Baumgartl

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Language:	English
Company:	Wacker Chemie AG
	Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4
	81737 München
	Germany
Phone:	0049-89-6279-1633
Fax:	0049-89-6279-2933
E-mail:	[e-mail]
Internet:	www.wacker.com
ISIN:	DE000WCH8881
WKN:	WCH888
Listed:	Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange

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