Dow Corning and Air Products Enter Long-Term Silane Supply Agreement
08 Dezembro 2011 - 4:15PM
Business Wire
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based
technology and innovation, and Air Products (NYSE:APD) entered into
a long-term supply agreement for electronic-grade silane, a
material used for manufacturing of flat panel displays,
semiconductors and photovoltaic cells.
This provides Air Products access to significant silane volume
to meet the present and future needs of its global customers as
well as the future growth of the electronics and solar
industry.
“Dow Corning and Air Products combine the strength of a silicon
manufacturing leader with the expertise and infrastructure
capabilities of a global gas distributor to the electronics
industry,” according to Jim Helwick, vice president, Dow Corning
Electronics Solutions. “Air Products, with its commitment to the
long term supply of ultra-high purity silane, is a great channel
partner for Dow Corning,” Jim added.
“This agreement further demonstrates Air Products commitment to
our silane customers around the world as well as the global
electronics industry,” said Wayne Mitchell, vice president of
Electronics, Air Products. “With over 20 years of experience
supplying silane around the world, Air Products is an industry
safety leader, providing extensive training to customers in the
handling and storage of silane. We believe that Air Products will
provide the electronic markets with a high quality, reliable and
safe solution for their long-term silane requirements.”
“With our silane capacity fully dedicated to the merchant market
under a global distributor channel-to-market business model, Dow
Corning is offering a cost competitive and reliable first or second
source of silane,” said Eric Peeters, vice president, Dow Corning
Solar Solutions. “The plant’s consistent purity and our track
record of quality in silicon-based products make silane from
Dow Corning a switch customers can make with confidence.”
Dow Corning has been producing electronic-grade silane since
March 2011 in a newly constructed, state-of-the-art, fully
vertically integrated plant in Thomas Township, Michigan, USA,
adjacent to the polysilicon manufacturing plant of Hemlock
Semiconductor Group, of which Dow Corning is majority
shareholder. Dow Corning’s silane plant, recently
ISO-9001:2000 certified with zero non-conformities and zero
opportunities for improvement, has a world-leading capacity of
4,000 metric tons per year, producing silane at the same or even
higher level of purity currently offered in the market.
About Dow Corning
Dow Corning (www.dowcorning.com) provides performance-enhancing
solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers
worldwide. A global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology
and innovation, Dow Corning offers more than 7,000 products and
services via the company’s Dow Corning® and XIAMETER® brands. Dow
Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning,
Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning’s annual sales are
outside the United States.
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy,
technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio
of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance
materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air
Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as
semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare
services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and
adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture,
operational excellence and commitment to safety and the
environment. In fiscal 2011, Air Products had revenues of $10.1
billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 employees
around the globe. For more information, visit
www.airproducts.com.
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