Wacker opens competence centre for cement and concrete in Shanghai

Chemical company Wacker has opened a new competence centre for cement and concrete applications in Shanghai. The laboratory will develop silicone products that improve the properties of and longevity of cement and concrete in a sustainable way, with a particular focus on performance-enhancing silicone additives.

"The new centre of excellence in Shanghai will help our clients face these challenges and capitalise on the opportunities they bring," said Paul Lindblad, president of Wacker Greater China at the opening. "As a regional innovation platform for cement and concrete applications, our lab will work with leading universities, research institutes and industrial clients in the country. The goal is to develop innovative products and solutions that contribute to the sustainable growth of the Chinese building materials industry. "