Wacker Química do Brasil Ltda. was established in São Paulo in 1977.
Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Brazil-based South American headquarters. Wacker Química do Brasil Ltda. was established in São Paulo in 1977, reportedly marking an important milestone in the group’s South American expansion.
In Jandira near São Paulo, Wacker now manufactures silicone products used in the textile, construction, paper, agrochemical, personal care and cosmetics industries. The company is currently building a new multifunctional facility at the site for manufacturing antifoam agents and functional silicone fluids. Investments for the expansion will total around €7 million (approximately $8.3 million).