Schwalbach, Germany - March 11, 2009
Dow Automotive, as a supplier of crash durable adhesives that fulfil OEM requirements for both safety and weight-savings, continues to broaden the application base of this technology.
For the new Opel Insignia sedan, which replaces the Opel Vectra, Dow Automotive has been designated by General Motors as supplier of crash durable adhesives for body construction.
BETAMATE™ crash durable adhesives offer a broad range of properties that help achieve safety, weight-savings and production benefits. Properties include:
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Improved crash performance and safety classification
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Extended durability of body-in-white
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Better overall stiffness and improved handling performance
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Further down-gauging the body-in-white for weight reduction
With this application, Dow Automotive again demonstrates the value of bonding as joining technology in automotive construction and the recognition this high performance technology continues to achieve in the industry.
About Dow Automotive
Dow Automotive, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates, is a leading global provider of technology-driven solutions that meet consumer demands for vehicles that are safer, stronger, quieter, lighter, cleaner, more comfortable and stylish. The organization provides plastics, adhesives, glass bonding systems, emissions control technology, films, fluids, structural enhancement and acoustical management solutions to OEM, tier, aftermarket and commercial transportation customers around the world. For additional information about Dow Automotive products, services, and application development centres, visit www.dowautomotive.com.
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For Editorial Information:
Carolyn Bazzini
Dow France S.A.S.
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Clemens Wesely
MS&L International Public Relations for Dow Automotive
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