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Jean-Paul Hautekeer UIA – Torino – July 2008. Dow Corning. jeanpaul.hautekeer@dowcorning.com http://www.dowcorning.com. Dow Corning Highlights. Global leader of the silicone industry since 1943 Owned equally by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning Incorporated
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Jean-Paul Hautekeer UIA – Torino – July 2008 Dow Corning jeanpaul.hautekeer@dowcorning.com http://www.dowcorning.com
Dow Corning Highlights • Global leader of the silicone industry since 1943 • Owned equally by The Dow Chemical Companyand Corning Incorporated • Over $5 billion in sales annually • 10,000 committed people worldwide • 20,000 customers worldwide • 7,000 products and services • More than 4,600 active patents • Silicone sealants since 60 years • Construction support network around the world
Silicone Solutions across Every Industry Automotive Beauty & Personal Care Chemical Compound Semiconductor Electronics Food & Beverage Healthcare Household & Cleaning Imaging Industrial Lubrication Paints and Inks Power and Utility Plasma Pressure Sensitive Rubber Fabrication Textile, Leather Construction
Designing Green Buildings with Silicon(e) automated ventilation control & lighting control using natural light Lower U façade values than mechanically fixed facades weathersealants -> air tightness Photovoltaic energy rooftop planting double skin façade active façade lighting control using motion detection sensors evergreen plant shield against sun and wind double or triple pane low-e glazing Window Installation system Higher energy efficiency with bonded doors and windows
Silicone ? Did you know ? • One third of all electronic devices used in the world use a chip with a Silicone Semi-Conductor from Dow Corning. • The first imprint that Neil Armstrong left on the moon was made with a silicone rubber boot sole. • Silicon for Semi-Conductor and Solar cell is one of the purest synthetic material in the world i.e. 99,999999999%. • Silicone weather sealant first use was in 1958 in the US and the first 4-sided structural glazing project in 1971. Both performs very well after 50 and 37 years. Durability matters ! • The tallest building is the world, Burj Dubai will use more than 200 Tons of Silicone for Structural, Insulating glass and Waterproofing applications.
Our Mission toward Architecture • To help you BUILD, PROTECT & PRESERVE your building from the environment. • To support developments toward “GREEN” & SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SOLUTIONS. • To foster a COLLABORATION approach to the industry • To offer a global network of specialists for BUILDING PROJECTS, ASSEMBLY, PROTECTION & SOLAR
Dow Corning Solutions for Building Global Leader for Structural Glazing, Commercial Insulating Glass and Weathersealing. • Silicone for Commercial Facade • Windows & Doors Assembly • Thermaly Efficient Envelope (e.g. Windows Installation system) • Integrated Solar PV solutions. • Thermal Solar Assembly. • Quality label application scheme. • Warranty Program. • Global technical Support system. • Chemical and Analytical consulting.
Dow Corning More than a Product ! We offer innovative solutions to help grow your business, increase productivity, and expand your market We offer innovative solutions to help grow your business, increase productivity, and expand your market • Industry Thought Leadership and Collaboration • Industry & Academy Training – Technical Assistance Center • Applicators program – Quality Bond – to benefits from Manufacturers to Building Owner. • Solar Technology and Green Energy. • Chemical & Technology consulting • Thermal Properties of Building Solutions. • Lead Management.
A Need ? A Solution ? Contact us ! • http://www.dowcorning.com • Corporate Web Site • http://www.dowcorning.com/content/construction/ Construction Web Site • htto://www.qualitybond.com Quality Bond website • Answer your questions ? Construction.marketing@dowcorning.com
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