Wacker Chemie

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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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Wacker Buys Manufacturing Assets and Know-how of Bio Med Sciences

In a move to expand its expertise and business in silicone-coated healthcare products, Germany’s Wacker Chemie has acquired the manufacturing assets and know-how of US-based Bio Med Sciences. As part of the acquisition, a majority of Bio Med Sciences’ workforce will also move to Wacker, the company said. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Digitalization in the Chemical Industry
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Digitalization in the Chemical Industry

29 April 2026 | This webinar explores how chemical industry organizations can design a digital‑ and AI‑ready operating model focused on clarity, usability, and measurable value.