Solar

Allison Ashbrook

Midland, Mich. – Dow Corning has named Allison Ashbrook as global distribution manager for its solar business, which provides silicon-based solutions throughout the entire photovoltaic value chain.  Based at Dow Corning facilities in Newark, Calif., Ashbrook will be responsible for developing and implementing Dow Corning’s global distribution strategy, overseeing supply of the company’s solar products and services to customers around the world.

“Allison’s strong leadership and expertise in marketing and business management make her an excellent addition to our global leadership team as we help the solar industry move towards being economically competitive with conventional energy sources, and become a sustainable energy option globally,” said Gaetan Borgers, global solar industry director. 

Ashbrook joined Dow Corning in 1997 as a staff accountant and has transitioned into both domestic and international marketing and operations roles across Dow Corning over the past decade.  Most recently, she was the business development manager for the global solutions team.  Prior to this role, Ashbrook held various management positions in production and packaging management at Dow Corning’s manufacturing site in Greensboro, N.C.

Ashbrook received her bachelor’s degree in finance from Western Michigan University and a master’s degree in business administration from Wake Forest University.

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.

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.