Wacker Chemie is going through a time. The whole world is not buying much as it used to and energy costs are really high. This is a problem, for Germanys chemical sector. On 28 January 2026 the CEO Dr. Christian Wensch talked about how thiss affecting Wacker Chemies money situation. He said Wacker Chemie is taking steps to make sure everything runs smoothly and that Wacker Chemie stays competitive in the long run. Wacker Chemie needs to do this to protect its future.
The company that makes chemicals in Munich said they made a lot money in 2025. This is because the industries they sell to, like construction and the people who make cars are not doing well as they used to. Also the people who make things that people buy, like food and clothes are slow too. The reason for this is that energy is really expensive in Europe and everything else is getting more expensive too. On top of that people in countries are not buying as much stuff as they used to so the company that makes chemicals, in Munich is not making as much money as they used to.
Dr. Wensch said that the problems at Wacker Chemie are not the ones they are a sign of bigger problems that Germanys industries are facing. He said that companies that use a lot of energy are at a disadvantage compared to companies around the world especially in places where energy is cheaper. Dr. Wensch thinks that to make these companies competitive again the people in charge of the companies and the government need to work. Dr. Wensch believes that Wacker Chemie and other energy-intensive industries, like Wacker Chemie need help to compete with companies.
The big divisions of Wacker Chemie all had a time with lower sales during the year. This was because people were not buying much of their products like silicones, polymers and specialty chemicals. Some of the valuable parts of the business did okay but it was not enough to make up for the losses in other areas. Wacker Chemie also had to pay costs to reorganize how they work and make things more efficient. The company had to deal with these costs for things, like operational restructuring and making improvements to how they run things. Wacker Chemie had sales of silicones, polymers and specialty chemical products.
Wacker Chemie is taking steps to cut costs. The company is doing this under the leadership of Dr. Wensch. They want to make their internal processes better look at where they make their products around the world and spend money on the things that make them the most money.
They are also making some changes to the people who work for Wacker Chemie. The goal of these changes is to make sure Wacker Chemie is strong for a time not just to fix things right now. Wacker Chemie wants to make sure they can keep going for years to come so they are being careful, about how they spend their money and who they have working for them.
Dr. Wensch said that even though things are tough Wacker Chemie is still committed to innovation and being a leader in technology. The company is going to keep investing in materials, special products for semiconductors and chemicals that are good for the environment. These things are very important for what Wacker Chemie wants to do in the future. Dr. Wensch thinks that coming up with ideas and being careful, with costs is crucial for Wacker Chemie to get through this difficult time and come out even stronger. Wacker Chemie is really focused on innovation. Making sure they are using their money wisely.
The CEO made it very clear that we need to change some policies. He wants the people in charge to do something about the cost of energy make the rules simpler and improve the infrastructure. If we do not make these changes the CEO said that Europe will lose its factories and industries to places that are cheaper and easier to work with. The CEO is worried that Europe will fall behind if we do not make things better, for businesses especially when it comes to energy and rules and infrastructure.
In conclusion, Dr. Christian Wensch’s leadership is being tested during one of the most demanding periods for the chemical industry in recent years. Through restructuring, strategic focus, and advocacy for systemic reform, Wacker Chemie aims to navigate present challenges while positioning itself for renewed growth in a stabilised global market.
