Based in Germany, Wacker is a global company offering state-of-the-art chemical products. The range consists of highly developed specialty silicones and polymeric binders and additives for a number of different industrial sectors, to bio-engineered pharmaceutical actives (biologics), and hyperpure silicon for semiconductor and solar applications as well as paints, coatings, adhesives and personal care. Wacker was founded in 1914, and today it is active in the silicone, polymer, life sciences and polysilicon markets.