Wacker Chemie AG is a global chemical company which provides a diverse range of chemical products for a wide range of industries through the five business divisions of Siltronic, Wacker Silicones, Wacker Polymers, Wacker Biosolutions and Wacker Polysilicon. Founded in 1914, the company now employs around 17,000 workers in 31 countries around the world. Wacker Chemie AG is headquartered in Munich, Germany.