Dow Corning Songjiang Site Marks 10th Anniversary

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"China is, and will continue to be, one of the major markets forDow Corning. It is an engine for our future growth," explained TomCook, Dow Corning's Corporate Vice President, Asia Area VicePresident and Greater China President. "We have been doing businessin China for more than 30 years and to date, Dow Corning hasinvested over US$470 millions in China to build and improve ourinfrastructure in order to serve customers locally. Our goal hereis to provide the China market with 'Made in China' products, whilemeeting customers' needs exactly."
The 12-hectare Songjiang site is seamlessly integrated with DowCorning's world-class manufacturing site in Zhangjiagang, whichincludes the largest siloxane plant where Dow Corning invested ofUSD600 million together with its JV partner, as well as thecompany's own downstream finishing plants.
"Silicones have the potential to enhance, transform and create abetter quality of life for people. Dow Corning is stronglycommitted to the development, production and application of thisfascinating material to benefit everyone, everywhere." said TimDyste, Dow Corning Songjiang site manager, "Available in a widerange of forms, such as emulsions, amino polymers, solvent basedcoating, electronic grade encapsulants and adhesives, the siliconeproducts manufactured in our Songjiang Site have been widely usedin several key industries in China, including Electronics, Paper,Coatings, Beauty and Personal Care. "
Generally speaking, silicones are pioneering more ways to advanceour lifestyle in the electronics age. Cell phones, wirelesscomputers and smart cards are all manufactured with silicones.Silicone-based technology enables high-performance material fortoday's increasingly diverse and demanding electronics andelectrical applications. Silicones seal and protect highlysensitive circuits, semiconductors and devices from heat,contamination and accidental damage and help ensure continuity ofelectrical supply.
Silicones are also an important element in applications designedfor personal care and household products. They help ensure thatproducts retain their quality and effectiveness long afterpurchase. They offer performance-enhancing features for personalcare products we use every day, ranging from color cosmetics andsun protection creams to hair care products and antiperspirants.Other examples of silicone use are in household products such aslaundry detergents, fabric softeners, kitchen and bathroomcleansers, polishes and waxes. These products are gentle, effectiveand aesthetically appealing because of silicones.
About Dow Corning:
Dow Corning provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve thediverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A globalleader in silicon-based technology and innovation, offering morethan 7,000 products and services. Dow Corning is equally owned byThe Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated. More than halfof Dow Corning's annual sales are outside the United States.
Source: Dow Corning