Christian Hartel

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Wacker completes sale of shares in Siltronic

Wacker has sold 2.1 million Siltronic shares for € 89.35 per Siltronic share. The sale corresponds to 7% of Siltronic's share capital and reduces Wacker's stake in Siltronic to around 24%.

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Maximilian Peter Heads Wacker Polymers

Maximilian Peter will take over as Head of the Polymers division on May 1, 2026. The previous head of the division, Peter Summo, will take over the management of the central Sales & Distribution division.

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The State of the US Specialty Chemicals Industry
Reshaping Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing

The State of the US Specialty Chemicals Industry

SOCMA's Jenn Klein examines how specialty chemical manufacturers — the invisible backbone behind pharmaceuticals, electronics, agriculture, and energy — are navigating supply chain shifts, policy uncertainty, and constant change while remaining resilient, disciplined, and focused on execution.