22.05.2012

Biesterfeld, Dow Corning Expand Cooperation

As part of its long-term pan-European partnership with Dow Corning, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, Hamburg, expands effective immediately its product portfolio with"Performance Products for the Electronic Industry" in the countries Germany, Switzerland and Austria (DACH). more10.05.2012

Dow Corning, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie Expand Cooperation on Rubber Products

The Xiameter brand from Dow Corning has appointed Biesterfeld Spezialchemie as its master distributor for silicone rubber products throughout Europe.     more29.03.2012

Silicones Help Consumers Turn Back the Beauty Clock

Scientists may never discover the fountain of youth, but that doesn't mean you have to look your age. Personal care products containing silicones help minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles, keep your skin feeling silky smooth, and restore your hair's luster, smoothness and volume, so you can look as young as you feel. more15.03.2012

China’s Midmarket

Raw Materials for the Middle Class - China's rapidly expanding midlevel market appeals to both multinational companies and to domestic chemical companies, though they approach it from different directions. Much has been written about the midlevel market in China - for products from cars and health care equipment to consumer goods and household appliances. more22.11.2011

Univar Expands Dow Corning Partnership

Univar has expanded its European partnership with Dow Corning Europe to include distribution of its coatings product range in Switzerland. Univar has been distributing Dow Corning's full range in most Western European countries for more than 20 years. more24.10.2011

Wacker, Dow Corning Open Pyrogenic Silica Plant in China

Wacker Chemie and Dow Corning have officially inaugurated the completed second phase of their joint pyrogenic silica plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province, China. more29.07.2011

Dow Corning Q2 Profit Down

Dow Corning posted second quarter profit of $190.8 million, lower than $220.7 million last year. Adjusted profit was $187.6 million, down from $214.9 million in the same quarter last year. Net sales reached $1.67 billion, up from $1.54 billion in the prior-year quarter.   more26.05.2011

Standard Rubbers' Versatility and Flexibility Meet Myriad Application Needs

In the home, they help cookies slide easily from their baking sheets. Outside, they help electricity get from one location to another more reliably. At the office and on the go, they help computer and smart-phone keypads withstand constant use day after day. Their flexibility, ability to perform at wide temperature ranges, electrical insulation properties, and durability are just a few of the ways standard silicone rubbers impact our daily live more10.05.2011

Jeroen Bloemhard Named Business Vice President and Global Executive Director for Xiameter

Jeroen Bloemhard has been appointed business vice president and global executive director for Dow Corning's Xiameter brand. Based in Midland, Mich., he will oversee the operations and expansion of the Xiameter brand globally. more09.05.2011

Dow Corning Reports Solid Q1 2011

Dow Corning reported increased sales and a solid income in first quarter 2011, with an adjusted net income of $175 million and quarterly sales of $1.58 billion. The company said its Q1 profits were softened by sharply rising materials and energy costs. Dow Corning also reported continuing growth for silicones in emerging economies throughout Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. more