2015 65438+1October 2 1, Dow corning, the global leader in silicone and silicon-based technology and innovation, appointed Jeroen van de Weijer Brumhard as the president of the company in Greater China.
Company Name: Dow Corning Headquarters Location: Midland, Michigan, USA Established Time: 1943 Business Scope: Silicone Rubber Company Nature: Number of employees of foreign-funded joint venture company: 12000 Brief introduction, current situation in China, memorabilia, global development, awards, science and technology day, silicone rubber, brief introduction Dow Corning Company provides solutions to improve performance. Dow corning passed Dow corning? Brand and XIAMETER? The brand offers more than 7000 kinds of products and services. Dow Corning has 45 production bases and storage facilities around the world, with about 65,438+02,000 employees worldwide. The company's annual sales of 201/kloc-0 reached 6.43 billion dollars, more than half of which came from outside the United States. Dow Corning Company spends about 4-5% of its annual sales on research and development, and has more than 5,000 valid patents worldwide. Dow Corning is also good at industrial tape and glue, and is one of the largest companies in Europe that produce and sell electrical tape. In China, China is one of Dow Corning's strategic and important overseas markets. Over the past 40 years, Dow Corning has actively developed its business in China. As early as 1973, the company set up its first office in Hong Kong. In recent years, Dow Corning has developed rapidly in China, with a total investment of over US$ 2 billion. Up to now, Dow Corning has set up six offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hong Kong and Taibei respectively, and two main production bases and 1 business technology center in Zhangjiagang and Shanghai, which not only provide various products and services to customers all over the country, but also gradually bring the world-leading silicone products, services and production technology to China. Dow Corning's first production base in China was built on 1997 at the bank of Shanghai Songjiang River. Since then, the company has continuously increased its investment in Songjiang plant and expanded its production capacity to manufacture newly developed finished products and new applications and products developed by Dow Corning China Commercial Technology Center. Dow Corning China Commercial Technology Center is located in Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park, Pudong. This business technology center has greatly enhanced the company's innovation ability, which fully embodies Dow Corning's sustained and long-term commitment to the China market. The new Dow Corning Business Technology Center brings together hundreds of scientists, engineers and marketing experts, aiming to improve the quality of life of China people by solving various major problems and developing more innovative solutions. A specific goal of the center is to improve customer service by shortening the innovation cycle and turn market opportunities and innovative ideas into profitable solutions. Dow Corning silicone Comprehensive Production Base is located in Yang Zijiang International Chemical Industrial Park, Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu Province. It is the largest silicone production base in China and one of the largest and most advanced silicone comprehensive production bases in the world. The comprehensive production base has a total investment of US$ 6,543.88+08 billion, covering an area of about1000000 square meters, including two silicone upstream product production devices jointly invested and operated by Dow Corning and its partner * * *, namely a siloxane device and a fumed silica device, and two silicone downstream product production devices operated and independently marketed by the two companies. The comprehensive production capacity of siloxane plant and fumed silica is expected to reach 2,654.38+0 million cubic meters/year. Dow Corning hopes to meet the demand for silicone materials in the rapidly growing markets of China and Asia through the comprehensive production base in Zhangjiagang. Silicone materials have unlimited potential in improving, changing and creating a better quality of life. Silicone Industry will continue to meet customers' needs and provide high-performance, innovative and reliable materials. As a global scientific and technological leader in this field, Dow Corning is committed to making contributions to the successful development of China by vigorously producing and popularizing silicone as a magical material and its application. Dow Corning's innovative products and solutions have been applied to many landmark infrastructures in China, such as the theme pavilions of Expo 20 10 and China Pavilion, the MRT platforms in Shanghai, Beijing and Nanjing, the Qinghai-Tibet Railway and the National Grand Theatre. Dow Corning actively supports the sustainable development of China. Like other production bases in the world, the company's production base in China actively implements the concept of sustainable development, and its environment, health, safety and security (EHSS) management system actively responds to the "responsible care" initiative. The initiative aims to improve the safety management level of chemical products and processes through a set of strict international standards. Dow Corning Company promises to continue to improve its performance in environment, health and safety, and at the same time share best practices with its chemical counterparts in China, so as to provide industry solutions to some major problems faced by China society. Dow Corning's innovative products and solutions have been applied to many landmark infrastructures in China, such as the theme pavilions of Expo 20 10 and China Pavilion, the MRT platforms in Shanghai, Beijing and Nanjing, the Qinghai-Tibet Railway and the National Grand Theatre, the Taipei10/Building, and the main venue of the 2009 Kaohsiung World Games. Memorabilia 1973 Hong Kong set up an Asian office and began to supply silicone materials and provide technical support to China. 199 1 year, Dow corning set up its Shanghai office and began to expand its business in Chinese mainland. 1995 Dow corning (Shanghai) co., ltd was established and became the first wholly-owned enterprise of Dow corning in China, responsible for the construction and operation of the factory located in Songjiang industrial zone, Shanghai. Songjiang factory officially opened on 1997, which is Dow Corning's first production organization in China. Chengdu office was established in 1998, opening up the rapidly developing central and western markets. 1999 Songjiang factory established a building testing laboratory, and at the same time, the expansion of the factory increased the production of emulsion products. Guangzhou office was established in 200 1, which is responsible for developing and developing the company's sales business in South China. In 2002, Dow Corning China Application Technology Service Center officially opened. The center has six professional laboratories and world-class technical equipment and application technicians. The main service areas include construction, textile, paper and paper finishing, oil and gas exploitation, personal care, automobile maintenance and electronic products. Dow Corning China Technology Information Center was established in 2004. Together with Dow Corning's technical information center in the United States, it will form a technical information service network covering all regions of the world. In 2005, the sealant factory of Dow Corning (Zhangjiagang) silicone Co., Ltd. was built and put into use in Zhangjiagang Chemical Park. Dow corning (zhangjiagang) silicone co., ltd-factory Dow corning Shenzhen office established. The completion and opening of the expansion project of China Applied Technology Service Center doubled Dow Corning's technical service and development capacity in China. In 2006, the world-class silicone production base located in Yang Zijiang National Chemical Industrial Park in Jiangsu Province started construction in the autumn of that year. In 2007, Dow Corning reached a sponsorship cooperation relationship with the top ten China Europe Business School in the world. The two sides will deepen cooperation in personnel training and market understanding, and will strengthen the combination of advanced management academics and international enterprise operations. In 2008, the silicone rubber production plant of Dow Corning (Zhangjiagang) silicone Co., Ltd. was put into operation. The first phase of Dow Corning's world-class silicone production base in Zhangjiagang was put into production. Dow Corning held the "Wonderful silicone in Life" Youth Science and Technology Day for the first time. 10- 16-year-old teenagers learned how silicone can improve people's quality of life and the importance of environmental protection and scientific and technological innovation. In 2009, Dow Corning China won the CRF Best Employer Award. 20 10 Dow corning and its customized thermoplastic solution provider motianbei company * * * announced the opening of motianbei new materials (zhangjiagang free trade zone) company in zhangjiagang city, Jiangsu province. Zhangjiagang silicone comprehensive production base was put into operation. With a total investment of US$ 654.38+0.8 billion, the base is the largest comprehensive production base in silicone in China and one of the largest and most advanced production bases in silicone in the world. Dow Corning China Commercial Technology Center was established in Shanghai. The center integrates the advanced R&D team and Dow Corning's headquarters in Greater China, further enhancing the company's innovation ability, thus better promoting the company's long-term development in the China market. 20 1 1 Dow corning won the title of "201/China Outstanding Employer of the Year". The award was awarded by the independent organization "Enterprise Research Foundation" (CRF), which is the second time Dow Corning has won the CRF China Best Employer Award. Dow Corning held an open day in Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park to actively promote the excellent practice and technological innovation in the chemical industry. Dow Corning celebrates the 30th anniversary of Taiwan Province Company. Dow Corning (China) Investment Co., Ltd. became one of the first regional headquarters organizations of multinational companies to win the * * * "Outstanding Contribution Award for Regional Headquarters" in Pudong New Area. Global development 1942, exploring various possibilities 1942, the agreement of shaking hands has created an industry. The top management of Corning Glass Company and Dow Chemical Company reached an agreement to set up a joint venture to develop and produce silicone products. 1943- 1960, the first commercialization era of silicon-based materials 1943, Dow corning company was established, with Dr. Eugene C. Sullivan as the president and Dr. William as the president. Collins is the vice president and general manager. 1945 Dow corning's factory in Midland, Michigan, USA started operation. 1946 Dow corning's first consumer product went on the market-eye saver glasses cleaner. 1948 Dow corning company expanded its business to Canada and Europe. During 1954, Dow Corning set up a small processing plant in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, and began to prepare silicone emulsion suitable for waterproof fabric treatment, and stored other products used in textile industry. This is Dow Corning's first factory outside Midland. 1958, Dr. Edwin Plueddemann, known as "Dr. Glue", developed the first commercial silicone adhesive. He claimed that organosilane coupling agent can make "everything stick together." He soon proved that what he said was correct. 1959 Dow corning applied the technology of manufacturing high-purity polysilicon to the production of computer chip materials. The first fully integrated polysilicon plant was built and put into operation in Hemlock, Michigan, USA. Dr Earl Warwick was appointed as the department manager. 196 1- 1980, in the second commercial times 196 1, Dow corning became one of the first American companies to establish equal partnership with Japanese companies. 1963 Dow corning company submitted its 1000 us patent application. R&D is one of the keys to Dow Corning's success. 1964, Dow Corning realized the profitable integration of molybdenum disulfide and silicone by acquiring Alpha-Molykote, a special lubricant manufacturer located in Stanford, Connecticut, USA. Soon, Molykote became famous for its excellent lubrication performance in extreme working environment. 1966 in Japan, silicone was jointly produced with Toray silicone, and silicon was jointly produced with Shinetsu Hantai. 1968 the first laboratory was built in Dow corning headquarters in Midland. 1969 One small step for a person means a big step for human society. Dow Corning made history when astronaut neil armstrong set foot on the moon in boots with silicone rubber soles. Silicone sealants of Dow Corning, rubber (hose), potting compound and insulating material were used in Apollo 1 1 moon landing plan. Brussels, Belgium became Dow Corning's European headquarters. 1979 Dow corning health care division was established. The city's research work also involves ophthalmic drugs, biological sciences and drug delivery technology. 198 1-2000, the third era-research and development of advanced materials 1989 Dow corning became one of the first companies to sign the responsible care initiative initiated by the American Chemical Manufacturers Association, and made a company-wide commitment. This activity has set standards for the safe production, use and treatment of factory products and for ensuring the safety of chemical transportation and storage. 1990 to promote business development in Asia. 1993 Dow corning company celebrates its 50th anniversary. 1997 Dow corning established its first production plant in China in Songjiang district, China. From 2000 to now, a new era of silicon technology. In 2000, as a leader in practice and innovation management, Dow Corning invested 6,543.8 billion US dollars to establish a global information technology platform based on SAP. The system integrates all kinds of business categories of Dow Corning Company, so that employees of the company can provide the required information to customers all over the world in real time. 200 1 In the 9- 1 1 terrorist attack in the United States, the riot-proof window system of the Pentagon using Dow Corning adhesive was highly praised for protecting many people's lives. In 2002, the brand-new Dow Corning was customer-centered, with one company and two brands. Creative dual-brand strategy provides more choices; And changed the way that Dow Corning Company serves and cooperates with customers. In 2003, Dow Corning Company obtained the ISO900 1:2000 global quality certification issued by BSI, Inc. In 2004, China approved Dow Corning Company to produce silicone sealants in China. This is the first time that China has issued such licenses to foreign companies. In 2006, a new factory with advanced technology was established in Pune, India, to meet the growing local demand for silicon-based products. In 2007, Dow Corning was listed as one of the "100 companies worth working for" by Fortune magazine. The company has also won similar awards in Brazil, Belgium and Germany. Award-winning projects: China Outstanding Employer Award 2009, China Outstanding Employer Award 20 1 1, China Outstanding Employer Award 201/3. Ard 20 13) As an outstanding corporate citizen in China, Science and Technology Day Corning Company firmly believes that every enterprise has the responsibility to contribute to the local community and establish closer ties with the local community. Dow Corning Company takes it as its responsibility to better educate, motivate and guide young people, and provides support for the future development of local communities by providing students with various learning opportunities. "Wonderful silicone in Life" Youth Science and Technology Day is part of Dow Corning's global activities to support young people and develop science education. We will maintain full cooperation with school teachers and other educators, enhance young people's interest in science, give full play to their imagination, explore the mysteries of science, strengthen their knowledge and ability, and promote the spirit of teamwork. Since 2008, Taokangning Youth Science and Technology Day has actively invited university student volunteers from all over the world to participate in public welfare undertakings and cultivate their love, patience and enthusiasm for returning to society. 20 12 Dow corning youth science and technology day history of Dow corning youth science and technology day 20081October 9, Dow corning company launched the "wonderful silicone in life" for the first time in China and Shanghai. About 500 teenagers aged between 10 and 16 were invited to participate in the Science and Technology Day. In 2009, Daokangning Youth Science and Technology Day was extended to two cities and three places. In addition to retaining Shanghai Zhongfuhui Children's Palace Station last year, the event was also held in Songjiang District of Shanghai and Zhangjiagang City of Jiangsu Province, and more experiments of interest to students were launched. The activities of the day attracted nearly a thousand students. 20 10 Dow corning youth science and technology day was held in Beijing, zhangjiagang, Shanghai downtown and Songjiang, Shanghai. Nearly 320 teenagers from 10- 16 were invited to experience the wonders of silicone. 20 1 1 year, Dow corning youth science and technology day was held in zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province in September, Songjiang, Shanghai in June and Guangzhou in June, making the total number of young people participating in this activity nationwide reach 1 000. In 20 12, Daokangning Youth Science and Technology Day was held in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, Songjiang, Shanghai and Zhangjiang, Shanghai respectively. /kloc-more than 0/000 primary and secondary school students were invited to participate in the activity. 20 12 Dow corning youth science and technology day silicone adhesive Dow corning silicone adhesive has been widely used in industrial sealing and bonding; Curing with moisture in the air to form durable and elastic silicone rubber. Features: non-fluidity, will not slip or sag when used on overhead or side wall surfaces, and has excellent weather resistance, vibration resistance, moisture resistance, ozone resistance and high temperature resistance; It has a wide application temperature range. After curing (multi-color), it can still maintain elasticity after continuous use at -62~232℃, and can be used intermittently at 260℃. If it needs to be used at higher temperature, the black Dow Corning 732 multi-purpose sealant can be used continuously at 232℃ and maintain its elasticity, and the intermittent use temperature can reach 280℃; Good adhesion to various surfaces; 100% silicone rubber; Consistent with the recognition of many certification bodies, the above is a detailed introduction of Dow Corning. The function of Dow Corning silicone adhesive is introduced below: Dow Corning 732 multi-purpose sealant is suitable for a variety of sealing and bonding, including: bonding between automobiles and application decoration, including metal, fiber and plastic with fiber as the bottom layer; Viscous gaskets for heating and cooling components; Bonding without screws, signs and marks; Sealing of oven doors and windows, sealing of ventilation pipes and flange pipe joints; In-situ forming gaskets for gearbox, compressor and pump; Sealing between trailer and truck; Bonding and sealing of equipment parts; Sealing of engine room, doors and windows; Gap filling and mosaic connection of metal blocks, ventilation pipes and household appliances; Protect components from moisture and avoid frequent cleaning or wind erosion!