Solar

Midland, Mich. – Dow Corning Corp., a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, has selected GA Lindberg as distributor of its silicon-based solutions for solar applications in Sweden and Denmark.

With more than 65 years of experience as a respected regional supplier, GA Lindberg will market and deliver Dow Corning's range of sealants and adhesives across Europe's robust solar industry. GA Lindberg specializes in the distribution of silicon-based products and has worked in the solar market for more than two decades. Currently, the company is a distributor of Dow Corning's Electronics and 3AM (including Industrial Sealants and Molykote® special lubricants) for the automotive, MRO, IOE, appliances and aviation markets.

"Dow Corning is committed to delivering quality silicon-based solar solutions to our customers around the world," said Allison Ashbrook, global channel manager, Dow Corning Solar Business. "We are excited to partner with GA Lindberg to expand our distribution network in Europe and deliver solar solutions that improve the affordability and performance of photovoltaic modules."

"Our continued relationship with Dow Corning is a testament to the high-quality customer service, timely technical support and delivery assurance that our clients have come to expect from GA Lindberg," said Stefan Pettersson, GA Lindberg managing director. "We look forward to working with Dow Corning to serve the solar industry for many years to come."

One of the only companies in the world able to provide silicon-based solutions throughout the entire photovoltaic value chain, Dow Corning is investing to expand its portfolio of total solution packages for solar cell manufacturing, module assembly and installation. Solution packages are built on high-performance silicone products such as encapsulants, adhesives, coatings, potting agents and sealants, as well as next-generation solar grade silicon.

Dow Corning continues to invest in solar research and development around the world. Recent investments include:

• A $1.8 billion (USD) joint integrated silicone manufacturing site in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province, China, in partnership with Wacker Chemie AG. The new manufacturing site will be China’s largest facility of this kind and will include a siloxane plant and a pyrogenic silica plant.
• A $13 million Solar Energy Exploration & Development Center in Seneffe, Belgium. The facility will be a home for solar research and development, product innovation and customer collaboration.
• A new China Business and Technology Center in Shanghai, which will comprise a state-of-the-art technology and development facility and Dow Corning China corporate offices.
  

About Dow Corning
Dow Corning (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 a joint venture 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 GA Lindberg
Founded in 1944, GA Lindberg (www.galindberg.se) is a leading distributor, while providing marketing and production development services to the solar industry; specializing in sealing/bonding, dispensing automation, lubricating, and cleaning/anti-corrosion. GA Lindberg has 26 employees and has a turnover of $22 million annually. GA Lindberg is a part of Indutrade AB, and has been listed on the Stockholm stock exchange since October of 2005.