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Wacker Chemie AG

A German chemical company that makes silicones and hyperpure polysilicon, the raw material behind computer chips and solar cells. Its silicone brands show up in everyday life: ELASTOSIL sealants hold together building joints, while BELSIL ingredients give cosmetics their shine and smooth feel. The company was founded in Munich in 1914 by Dr. Alexander Wacker, who launched the business at age 68 — an age when most people of his era were long retired.