Dow Corning to launch silicone industry's largest online portal

Published: 16 Jul 2009 22:53:41 PST

Dow Corning-1 Dow Corning will create the world's largest online portal for the purchase of silicone-based products to help customers deal with challenging economic markets. The company's Xiameter web-enabled business will more than double the number of products and give customers increased options in how they purchase essential raw materials.

All standard silicone products manufactured by Dow Corning will now be available under the Xiameter brand. In addition, for the first time, customers will also be able to buy Xiameter branded products through distributors, providing them with additional ordering options and local convenience. The Xiameter brand will be Dow Corning's web-enabled business for selling standard silicone products at market-driven prices.