As the result of the growth in disposable incomes and rising middle classes around the world, more people are buying cars to drive for business and leisure. According to a report from Yale Universitys publication Environment 360, automakers increasingly are marketing their brands in developing nations such as China and India due to their phenomenal growth and significant future potential. Estimates are that China alone will have more than 200 million vehicles on the roads by 2020.
"Without silicones, vehicles as we know them simply wouldnt be possible," said Ivan Mini, global marketing manager for Dow Cornings XIAMETER brand. "The automotive industry is a perfect example of how were surrounded by silicone technologies and perhaps we dont even realize it."
Modern-day automotive systems, modules and components must work reliably under a variety of conditions, so vehicle designers and engineers rely on silicones for their excellent thermal stability, mechanical and corrosive resistance, as well as their compatibility with metals, plastics and elastomers.
Silicones are commonly found in wide-ranging applications, from adhesives, lubricants, insulating and sound-proofing materials to protection materials, sealants and gasketing, and torque transfer fluids.
"Silicones help automotive designers and engineers to explore new applications and improve on old ones," said Mini.
The XIAMETER brand of Dow Corning Corporation offers market-based prices for standard silicone products. Introduced in 2002, the brand offers thousands of products including silicone fluids, sealants, silanes, emulsions and rubber. The XIAMETER brand is a no-frills model offering cost effective products through streamlined services and a web-enabled order platform.
The XIAMETER business model offers customers enhanced self-service functionality, extended volume quantity options, transparent pricing, and more credit term choices. In addition, a broader range of standard silicone products is offered as well as the ability to purchase through local distribution.
Dow Corning 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 companys 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 Cornings annual sales are outside the United States.
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