Solar Solutions

Midland, Mich. – Dow Corning Corp., a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, has named Mavom Chemical Solutions as distributor of its silicon-based solutions for solar applications in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

Based in the Netherlands, Mavom will apply its production, marketing and sales expertise to Dow Corning’s Solar Business. The company is already a distributor of Dow Corning’s Electronics  solutions, and industrial sealants and Molykote® special lubricants for the automotive, maintenance, original equipment, appliance and aviation markets. Mavom also has rich experience in the solar market, working directly with many of Dow Corning’s customers. Allison Ashbrook, global distribution manager of Dow Corning’s Solar Business, called the growing relationship a “natural fit.”

“Mavom is a trusted partner with more than 70 years of experience manufacturing specialty chemical products,” Ashbrook said. “Their industry experience and acute logistics support will be instrumental in supplying the solar industry with our innovative technologies, proven to lower the cost per watt of solar power.”

“We are excited to expand our offering of Dow Corning products to the solar industry,” said Rick Kamberg, Mavom Marketing Manager. “We are confident that our market prowess, production capabilities and superior technical assistance will help Dow Corning more fully serve the growing solar industry.”

One of the only companies in the world able to provide silicon-based solutions throughout the entire photovoltaic value chain, Dow Corning is investing to expand its portfolio of total solution packages for solar cell manufacturing, module assembly and installation. Solution packages are built on high-performance silicone products such as encapsulants, adhesives, coatings, potting agents and sealants, as well as next-generation solar grade silicon.

Dow Corning continues to invest in solar research and development around the world.
Recent investments include:

• A $1.8 billion (USD) joint integrated silicone manufacturing site in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province, China, in partnership with Wacker Chemie AG. The new manufacturing site will be China’s largest facility of this kind and will include a siloxane plant and a pyrogenic silica plant.
• A $13 million Solar Energy Exploration & Development Center in Seneffe, Belgium. The facility will be a home for solar research and development, product innovation and customer collaboration.
• A new China Business and Technology Center in Shanghai, which will comprise a state-of-the-art technology and development facility and Dow Corning China corporate offices.

About Dow Corning

Dow Corning http://www.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® 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.

About Mavom Chemical Solutions

Founded in 1938, Mavom http://www.mavom.nl is a specialist in the production, marketing, and sales of chemical specialty products for industrial applications. Mavom specializes in chemical surface treatment, industrial cleaning, adhesives & sealants, lubrication & maintenance, protection of electrical components, metal working fluids and corrosion protection. Mavom is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands, and has a subsidiary in Schelle, Belgium. The company has 65 employees, and annual sales of $24 million. Mavom is also a member of Distributor Group Europe (DGE).