WACKER Increases Production Capacity for Dispersions
MUNICH/CALVERT CITY, KY – Wacker Chemie AG has officially started up a new reactor for vinyl acetate-ethylene co-polymer (VAE) dispersions at its Calvert City site in Kentucky. By expanding its capacities, WACKER is meeting rising global demand for its dispersions and dispersible powders. As a result, WACKER is now positioned to offer its customers in the region consistently high product quality and supply security over the long term. Having invested around €50 million in the site’s capacity and infrastructure, WACKER is strengthening its position as one of the world’s leading suppliers of VAE-based dispersions and dispersible powders.
“Our production complex in Calvert City is the largest of its kind outside of Europe, supporting our successful, customer-focused global growth strategy,” explained Rudolf Staudigl, CEO of Wacker Chemie AG. “Demand for our high-quality VAE products continues to increase, especially for formulating low-emission, eco-friendly products. The additional capacity allows us to continue to meet our customers’ needs reliably over the coming years, solidifying our leading global market position,” Staudigl said.