Midland, MI - April 01, 2008

The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW ) today reinforced its commitment to drive progress and innovation around alternative energy solutions with the introduction of an important family of products that use proven technology to fabricate wind blades that are stronger, lighter and easier to manufacture. 

Launched at the JEC show in Paris, France, AIRSTONE™ Systems for Wind Energy from Dow once again highlight how the Company’s sharp focus on sustainable products and solutions is securing long-term commercial opportunity.

“At Dow we’re proud of our ability to derive business value from innovative chemical solutions while meeting the most pressing world challenges, such as the need for less carbon-intensive energy alternatives,” said David E. Kepler, Dow’s executive vice president and Chief Sustainability Officer. “No one has more at stake or more of an ability to have an impact on the issue of global energy efficiency than we do.”

AIRSTONE™ Systems for Wind Energy, produced by Dow Epoxy Systems, is the latest of many dynamic Dow products, including STYROFOAM™ brand insulation (also used in wind blade construction), that are helping to create a sustainable future for the human family.

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