Electronics Solutions

Seneffe, Belgium – Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, announced today that it has expanded its relationship with two proven and longstanding distributors, Biesterfeld SpezialChemie GmbH based in Hamburg, Germany and Ellsworth Adhesives based in Germantown, Wisconsin, USA. Under the expanded collaboration, Dow Corning is reinforcing the support and value of its electronics portfolio offered to customers in strategic European markets.

“Dow Corning is committed to building strong Pan-European distribution channels in order to drive customer success through access to our portfolio of high-performance silicones and silicon-based technologies,” said Jean-Louis Lenoel, Channel Manager Europe for Dow Corning. “With the reliable support and extensive reach of both Biesterfeld and Ellsworth, we are better positioned to provide full coverage to all customers in the major markets across Europe through a consolidated, aligned and collaborative organization.”

A rapidly growing European distributor of specialty chemicals, Biesterfeld SpezialChemie is a trusted and longstanding partner of Dow Corning Electronics business. Under its broadened agreement with the company, Biesterfeld will expand its current distribution services to customers in Poland, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Croatia and the Czech Republic, to also offer Dow Corning’s solutions to electronics manufacturers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

A global corporation specializing in the distribution of specialty chemicals and equipment, Ellsworth has long been a distributor of Dow Corning solutions in the Americas, Greater China, Australia/New Zealand and several Western European countries, including the U.K., France, and Spain. In its expanded role, Ellsworth will deepen access to Dow Corning’s advanced product portfolio to customers in the countries of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.

A trusted innovation partner, Dow Corning Electronics Solutions helps customers drive future developments in electronics markets such as consumer electronics, data networking, electrical and conventional transportation, energy conversion, LED lighting, and power electronics. Solutions span the entire value chain, from semiconductor fabrication, to device packaging and complete module and system assembly. For more than 70 years, leading electronics companies around the world have turned to Dow Corning for high performance materials and technologies, advanced application expertise, reliable supply and customer service around the globe.

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