Wacker Chemie

Investing even in bad economy: Wacker Chemie announces $1 billion plant in Tennessee. German chemical company, Wacker Chemie plans to invest $1 billion in a new plant in Tennessee's Bradley County that is expected to bring at least 500 jobs to the region. The company is one of the world's largest producers of polysilicon, used to make electronics and solar panels, and the county enticed the company to the region by offering a $50 million incentives package. WREG-TV (Memphis, Tenn.)