Wacker Expands Its Technical Center for Construction Applications in Dubai
Wacker’s technical center and new offices are located at the “Dubai Silicon Oasis” (DSO) technology park. Spanning nearly 13,000 m2, the offices house Wacker’s subsidiary for the Middle East sales region. In addition, the Dubai technical center, which supports construction-sector customers, is has been extended.
“The new site at the DSO technology park is a key milestone in consolidating our leading Middle East market position in construction and other promising growth segments,” says Dr. Stefano Iannacone, managing director of Wacker Chemicals Middle East.
The expanded technical center supports WACKER POLYMERS and WACKER SILICONES customers in the development of new products and applications for the region’s markets. In doing so, consideration is given to local raw materials and environmental conditions. The labs are accredited to ISO 17025 and facilitate the testing of construction materials in accordance with international standards such as ISO, EN and DIN. The focus is on formulations of VINNAPAS® dispersions and polymer powders to be used in polymer-modified dry-mix mortars for the regional construction industry. Other focal points include silicone products and applications for the construction sector, as well as for textiles.
Wacker has been operating its own sales office in Dubai (Wacker Chemicals Middle East) since the year 2000. Plus, a technical center has been established for regional customers and partners in 2002. From Dubai, the subsidiary serves customers from the United Arab Emirates, the Near and Middle East as well as Africa.
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