MEDIA RELEASE PR36558
XIAMETER(R) Brand Expands China-Made Product Portfolio
SHANGHAI, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Dow Corning web-enabled business model introduces more than 20
China-made silicone rubbers
The XIAMETER(R) web-enabled business model from Dow Corning is launching
a new set of China-made silicone rubbers to better serve its customers,
especially in China and the Asia region.
The rubbers, made in Dow Corning's manufacturing sites in Zhangjiagang
and Shanghai, are available through the XIAMETER(R) website, and include
three newly developed fumed-silica filled silicone rubbers. Because the
products are manufactured locally, customers in China and the Asia region can
expect a shorter delivery lead time compared to importing materials from
Europe or America.
"The combination of our growing manufacturing capacity in China and the
efficient way that our expanded XIAMETER(R) business model allows customers
to purchase products will benefit manufacturers throughout Asia," said Eve
Luo, XIAMETER Greater China Commercial Director.
Fluids and emulsions made in Songjiang, Shanghai have been available from
the XIAMETER(R) web site since June.
Fumed-silica filled silicone rubbers
Relatively new to China, 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 and we look forward to
sharing our expertise with local customers," said Luo.
The three new fumed-silica filled silicone rubbers now available for
purchase online are:
- XIAMETER(R) RBB-2400 Base is a general purpose silicone
rubber with good extrusion processibility widely used in keypad, cake
mold, tube, kitchen ware, die-casting, and cable accessories for power
transmission and distribution.
- XIAMETER(R) RBB-2420 Base features high tear strength and high
elongation for specific applications such as baby bottle nipples, logo,
die-casting, and sealing.
- XIAMETER(R) RBB-2003 Base is tailored for China and Asia markets
with excellent processibility fitting local high demands on demould. It
can be cured by peroxide or platinum system.
More details including technical properties and material safety
XIAMETER(R) customers can view prices and order online.
Expanded XIAMETER(R) business model
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
open for business in 96 countries and has a local website in Chinese
language.
About XIAMETER
The XIAMETER(R) 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. Learn more at
About Dow Corning
Dow Corning (dowcorning.com) 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(R)
and XIAMETER(R) 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.
SOURCE: Xiameter(R), Dow Corning Corporation
CONTACT: Brenda Shi of Xiameter(R)
Dow Corning Corporation
+86-21-23065810
brenda.shi@xiameter.com
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