Hyderabad - September 08, 2009
Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd. (Dow India) is participating in the 7th Green Building Congress, an international conference and exhibition on green buildings held in Hyderabad, from September 10-12, 2009. At exhibition stall No 46, the Dow Building Solutions (DBS) business unit will showcase the advantages of the world’s largest energy saving insulation foam – STYROFOAM™; the blue extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation.
“STYROFOAM is at the heart of addressing issues of energy efficiency, reduced green house gas emissions, climate change and protection of the environment. STYROFOAM today insulates 21 million buildings across the world, saves about $9 billion in annual energy costs and has a payback time of 2-3 years”, said Zafer Ansari, vice president, marketing & sales, Dow Building Solutions. “Participation in the Green Building Congress exhibition provides DBS with an opportunity to educate the industry on this innovative technology and it’s 60 year history, while highlighting the possibilities of sustainable future development through the collaboration of science, government and industry bodies for the next generation of green buildings.”
The Dow India exhibition stall will present the application and range of DBS products available in India for applications of STYROFOAM in roofs (non-accessible, vehicle accessed and green roofs) as well as in external, internal and cavity wall insulation. Worldwide, STYROFOAM™ extruded polystyrene insulation from DBS, with its distinctive Blue™ color, is the most widely used extruded polystyrene foam insulation in residential, commercial and industrial buildings - for both new construction and renovation applications. STYROFOAM provides excellent water resistance, good dimension stability, high insulation value and superior compressive strength and is suitable for almost any insulation application, helping provide year-round comfort and energy savings for buildings.
The stall will also provide access to STYROFOAM products available in India and its uses, namely; STYROFOAM™ SL / ROOFMATE™ SL, STYROFOAM TG , IB and HD 300.
About Dow Building Solutions
Dow Building Solutions has a 60-year legacy of providing energy saving solutions to the global commercial and residential construction industry, which began with the launch of its flagship STYROFOAM™ extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, one of the most recognized brands of insulation in the world. A business unit within Dow’s Advanced Materials Division, Dow Building Solutions offers unsurpassed expertise to help builders, designers, architects and homeowners reduce energy costs and protect against wind, rain and moisture, while contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
About Dow India
Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) is committed to consistent growth through its expertise as a science and technology leader, its experience as a leading chemical company, and its engagement with the communities in which it operates. With more than 1100 employees, in 12 locations across the country, Dow India has established three Centers of Excellence in the areas of Engineering (Chennai), Research & Development (Pune) and Transactional Services and Expertise (Mumbai) as well as three manufacturing sites and a variety of commercial offices. As a responsible corporate citizen, Dow India provides free artificial limbs and technology development for the ‘Jaipur Foot’ initiative; built homes through the ‘Habitat for Humanity’ Jimmy Carter Work Project, and is actively working in collaboration with the Byrraju and Anarde Foundation to supply clean drinking water to villages in India. Further information can be found at www.dow-india.com
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