Dow promotes expertise in rubber-metal bonding

ERJ staff report (DS)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- Following its acquisition of Rohm & Haas, Dow Chemical is promoting that business' expertise in rubber-metal bonding.

In a statement, Dow said, "While Rohm and Haas managed their business successfully on a regional basis, Dow plans to deploy efforts with a more global footprint that aligns the Company's resources with expansion in China, Japan, and much of Southeast Asia."

Richard Seltz, Dow AFP Transportation Business global marketing manager said, "“The legacy Rohm and Haas adhesives business established superior rubber-to-metal bonding applications. Now advanced, next-generation automotive components that utilize silicones and other exotic elastomers to provide excellent heat resistance are coming to market. Consequently, we are developing bonding agents for these newer materials with a focus on helping our customers increase their productivity through easier-to-apply solutions."

He continued, "We are well underway with plans for expanded manufacturing capacity and new customer relationships in Greater China, along with local lab resources to support rubber bonding, auto trim and flocking businesses in both Japan and South Korea."

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Press release from Dow Chemical