Schwalbach, Germany - May 31, 2010
Despite relentless cost increases in energy and raw material feedstocks directly impacting its glass bonding product range, Dow Automotive Systems is preparing to introduce two new glass bonding technologies which demonstrate that it continues to proactively invest in R&D and is committed to providing innovative solutions to its customers.
Benefiting from the R&D investment and material and production knowledge of The Dow Chemical Company, Dow Automotive Systems will introduce two innovative bonding solutions for both OEM and aftermarket applications:
- BETASEAL™ 1580: A crash-test proven, easy-to-apply adhesive compatible with standard application guns. It enables 30-minute safe drive-away time (SDAT) making it one of the fastest and safest one-component systems on the market today.
- BETAWIPE™ Hydro: A VOC-free, pre-treatment technology that will be part of a novel, zero-emission glass bonding system and is the world's first one-component, water-based activation technology in automotive glazing. It is "ready to use" and requires neither premixing nor specific equipment investment. BETAWIPE Hydro can help save time and labor while reducing complexity - plus, it is compatible with Dow Automotive Systems' BETASEAL™ Uni-wipe adhesive systems.
"The challenges affecting our business are significant," said Grant Fisher, vice president, glass and plastic bonding. Stressing that customer relations are a key component of continued business success, he added, "We are now meeting with all of our customers to discuss together how we can best manage the increased cost pressures affecting all polyurethane adhesive materials. We are determined to continue providing maximum value as demonstrated by our new BETASEAL adhesive and BETAWIPE™ Hydro, our zero-emissions, pre-treatment technology."
More information on BETASEAL 1580 and BETAWIPE Hydro will follow shortly
About Dow Automotive Systems
Dow Automotive Systems is a leading global provider of technology-driven solutions that meet consumer demand for vehicles that are safer, stronger, quieter, lighter, cleaner, comfortable and stylish. The organization provides adhesives, glass bonding systems, sealants, emissions control technology, films, fluids and structural enhancement and acoustical management solutions to OEM, tier and aftermarket customers around the world. Visit us at www.dowautomotive.com or www.dowautomotive.cn
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