Solar Solutions

Dow Corning Corp., a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, has named Proventuss AD as distributor of its wide range of solutions for solar photovoltaic module manufacturers in Bulgaria, Poland and Romania.

“Proventuss has a strong local presence, long-term relationships with its customer base, market knowledge and cost-effective logistics in combination with top quality products, which are all key elements in the strategy to help develop solar energy production in this geography,” said Allison Ashbrook, global distribution manager, Dow Corning Solar Business.

“Working closely with Dow Corning, our experienced team will help our customers bring down the cost of  solar panels and PV modules manufacturing,” said Szymon Nadzieja, general manager, Proventuss AD.

Dow Corning’s expansion of its global distribution network follows several recent investment announcements, including a $13 million Solar Energy Exploration & Development Center (SEED) in Seneffe, Belgium. The state-of-the-art facility will be a home for solar research and development, product innovation and customer collaboration.

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. 

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® and XIAMETER® (www.xiameter.com) 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 Proventuss AD
Proventuss (www.proventuss.com) is a member of Bross Holding AD, an organization active in a field of distribution of construction sealants in Central Eastern Europe and Balkans. Proventuss serves more than 5,000 customers offering them wide range of high-end products, as well as technical support, industry expertise and excellent logistics for Paints, Coatings, Adhesives & Inks, Building & Construction Materials, Detergents, Cosmetics & Pharmacy, Food & Beverages, Facades & Glazing, and Automotive and Textile industries in Central Eastern Europe and Balkans.