Wacker Chemie AG recently announced that it finished the first quarter of 2022 with new highs in sales and earnings, generating sales of almost €2.1 billion (approximately $2.2 billion) in the reporting quarter. 

Effective May 1, 2022, or as customer contracts allow, the Wacker Group will raise its prices for dispersions, resins, and dispersible polymer powders globally. 

Wacker recently announced that parts of its silicone production have been successfully certified to the IATF 16949 automotive standard.

Wacker Chemie AG recently presented its new sustainable development goals to investors and analysts at an online Capital Market Day that took place December 16, 2021. 

I recently reached out to key industry players—ranging from raw materials suppliers to manufacturers of finished adhesives and sealants—to get their takes on factors ranging from supply chain volatility and sustainability initiatives to research and development efforts.