sábado, 21 de noviembre de 2009

Dow Corning web-enabled business model introduces more than 20 China-made silicone rubbers

The rubbers, made in Dow Corning's manufacturing sites in Zhangjiagang and Shanghai, are available through the XIAMETER website, and include three newly developed fumed-silica filled silicone rubbers.

"The combination of our growing manufacturing capacity in China and the efficient way that our expanded XIAMETER business model allows customers to purchase products will benefit manufacturers throughout Asia," said Shelley Bausch, XIAMETER global executive director. "The additional capacity in China will also make high-quality, proven, standard silicone rubber products more readily available for customers in other parts of the world from our other plants."

Fumed-silica filled silicone rubber is widely used in food contact consumer goods, wire and cable and other various rubber fabrication applications due to its high physical properties such as tear strength and elongation.

"We have more than 40 years experience in producing fumed-silica filled silicone rubbers across the globe," said Bausch.

Introduced by Dow Corning in 2002 as the first of its kind in the silicone marketplace and unrivaled to date, the XIAMETER business model allows customers to purchase high quality, standard silicones ranging from rubber bases and compounds to dimethyl fluids and emulsions, to sealants and silanes at market-driven prices online. These materials are widely used as performance enhancers by multiple industries, including personal care, textile, energy, construction and automotive where they provide qualities such as durability, stability, adhesion and weather resistance.

In June, Dow Corning announced that the XIAMETER business would feature double the number of standard silicone products than previously available, a new order entry platform with enhanced self-service functionality, volume quantity options, and the ability to buy from distributors for the first time. Standard technical service and more information on the XIAMETER brand is available at www.xiameter.com.

About XIAMETER

The XIAMETER brand of Dow Corning Corporation, offers market-driven prices for standard silicone products. Introduced in 2002, the business offers more than 2,100 products including silicone fluids, sealants, silanes, emulsions and rubber. The XIAMETER business is a no-frills model offering cost effective products through streamlined services and a web-enabled order platform. It's designed for customers who know what they need and do not require additional services or technical support. For more information, visit www.xiameter.com.

About Dow Corning

Dow Corning provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, Dow Corning offers more than 7,000 products and services via the company's Dow Corning and XIAMETER brands. Dow Corning is a joint venture equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning's annual sales are outside the United States. For more information, visit www.dowcorning.com

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