Electronics Solutions

Midland, Mich. – January 27, 2009 – The Dow Corning Americas Electronics Channel Team is pleased to announce Krayden, Inc. is the recipient of the Distributor of the Year Award and GOLD level status for 2008. This is the third year (since program inception) that Krayden has earned GOLD level performance. The company achieved the award by gaining the highest number of points on the 2008 Performance Tracking Tool, which measures the contributions of Electronics Material Distributors (EMDs) toward Dow Corning North America Electronics Distribution goals. The company will be presented with a cash award as well as a plaque at an upcoming recognition event.

Arthur Hanlon, Global Director of Sales for the Electronics Business noted, “This prestigious recognition for Krayden, Inc. is well deserved. To win this award under the market conditions during late 2008 is noteworthy. It speaks to the outstanding management of Krayden and to the resilience and focus of their committed workforce. We at Dow Corning appreciate Krayden’s outstanding contributions toward both our success and the success of the customers they serve”.

“The Distributor of the Year Award is designed to recognize outstanding distribution performance for Dow Corning electronics products. The criteria include promotion of new products, targeted growth opportunity identification and development, value added services including solutions, business to business excellence and financial performance. These measurements are valuable in highlighting those distribution partners who provide the highest level of support to Dow Corning’s customers”, commented Lori Arthur, Channel Manager West US/Mexico for the Electronics Business.

Krayden, Inc. has been an authorized electronics distributor with Dow Corning for 20 years. Krayden, Inc. is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Website: www.krayden.com