Wacker Chemicals (South Asia) Pte. Ltd., established in 1984, serves as the regional headquarters for the WACKER Group in Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, the company operates as a multifaceted manufacturer, wholesaler, and distributor, specializing in a comprehensive portfolio of specialty chemicals. Its core offerings include dispersible polymer powders, polymer dispersions, and a wide range of silicones, such as engineering and performance silicones, which serve as critical binders and additives for the construction, automotive, electronics, and textile industries.
As a key regional hub, the company manages a network of representative offices across Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Myanmar. It operates a dedicated technical center in Singapore that focuses on product development, testing, and optimization to meet specific regional market requirements. Additionally, the company hosts the WACKER ACADEMY, providing professional training in silicone and polymer chemistry.
With a workforce of 51 to 100 employees in the region, Wacker Chemicals (South Asia) Pte. Ltd. leverages the global R&D and manufacturing capabilities of its parent group, which operates 24 production sites worldwide. The company provides customized solutions for high-growth sectors including photovoltaics, pharmaceuticals, and food, while also offering contract manufacturing services. Its operations are characterized by a strong commitment to sustainability and international quality standards, supporting diverse applications from fire-protection coatings to advanced electronic components.
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Wacker Polysilicon North America
🇺🇸 United States
1954501-1000 peopleManufacturer/Service Company
High capacity factory
Established brand
OEM manufacturer
Patented technology
Shipments
183
Key customer
WACKER
Key market
🇧🇷 Brazil
Description
Wacker Polysilicon North America, a division of WACKER Chemie AG, is a leading manufacturer and service company based in Charleston, Tennessee, USA. Established in 2016 with an investment of $2.5 billion, the company employs between 501 and 1000 people and operates a modern production facility. They specialize in the production of hyperpure polysilicon, which is a critical material for semiconductor chips and high-performance solar cells, supplied as silicon chunks. The company also manufactures pyrogenic silica, an ultrapure amorphous silicon dioxide powder used as a filler in silicone elastomers, a viscosity modifier in coatings, printing inks, and adhesives, and a flow aid in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Wacker Polysilicon North America is ITAF-certified and is committed to sustainability, aiming to electrify its energy-intensive production process with renewable energy. They serve the semiconductor and photovoltaics industries globally and are expanding to become a fully integrated production site for polysilicon and silicone in North America.