RSSDow Corning Corp.
Company Information
Dow Corning was established in 1943 specifically to explore the potential of silicones. It was created as a joint venture between Corning Glass Works (now Corning, Inc.) and The Dow Chemical Co.
Today Dow Corning provides solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 20,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicon-based technology and innovation, offering more than 7,000 products and services, Dow Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Co. and Corning, Inc. More than half of Dow Corning’s annual sales are outside the United States.
Company Officers
Stephanie A. Burns
chairman, president and CEO
A passion for innovation, a talent for recognizing global opportunities, and a vision for combining the scientific and social benefits of chemistry, have led Stephanie A. Burns, Ph.D. to the boardroom at Dow Corning Corp. In 25 years at Dow Corning, Dr Burns’ career has spanned scientific research; issues management; science and technology leadership and business management. She has been a member of Dow Corning’s Board of Directors since 2001, was elected president in 2003 and CEO in January 2004. She was elected chairman in January 2006.
Peter Cartwright
executive director of environment, health and safety
Cartwright joined Dow Corning in 1990, in sales for Personal and Household Care in Reading, UK. He was named European Rubber Supply Chain leader in 1994 and Core Products Basic Supply Chain leader in 2001, both in Barry. As global Science and Technology director for Core Products from 2004 to 2006, Cartwright led the business in improvements to its portfolio decision-making process and commercialization process. In early 2006, he was named director of Product Stewardship and EHS Public Affairs, a role that expanded to his current position later that year. At that time, Cartwright joined the Executive Council, effectively bringing executive responsibility for EHS governance and functional excellence into one position.
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Dow Corning News
- WACKER, Dow Corning Building Pyrogenic Silica Plant In China
- Dow Corning Ramps Up Production In Response To Influenza Outbreak
- Dow Corning Silicones Are Protecting Polar Research Station
- Dow Corning Announces Workforce Reduction
- Dow Corning Introduces Strong Assembly Sealant
- Dow Corning Starts Pyrogenic Silica and Siloxane Production In China
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Products
Dow Corning produces more than 7,000 silicone-based products such as adhesives, insulating materials, and lubricants for aerospace, automotive, and electrical uses. Because silicone does not conduct electricity, it is also used in its hard polycrystalline form (silicon) as the material on which semiconductors are built. Its products are also used in the production of photovoltaic cells used to produce solar energy. With plants worldwide, the company sells more than half of its products outside the US.
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