EoW September 2012

Focus on Germany

Dow outside the USA, with an annual production volume of 8.6 million tonnes. In 2011 Dow Germany earned the accolade of one of the Best Places to Work in Germany from the Great Place to Work Institute Germany together with leading business newspaper Handelsblatt –

especially crucial to the super clean compounds expected for HV and EHV cable applications. The continued investment in equipment, people and operating discipline at the Schkopau facility will enable Dow to continue to deliver world-class capabilities in the future.

solutions and create mutual value that will sustain these industries. The company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Germany to support cable manufacturers and end-users primarily, throughout Europe, Russia, India and the Middle East. The facilities located in Schkopau and Leuna are Dow’s larger global manufacturing platforms for wire and cable compounds. They are part of an integrated manufacturing complex in central Germany. Ethylene produced at Boehlen is transferred in a fully enclosed underground pipeline to the polyethylene resin production and vulcanising facilities at Schkopau and Leuna. As part of its commitment to developing breakthrough solutions for global energy needs, Dow E&T recently announced a series of strategic investments, including a modernisation of the Schkopau facility. Most Effective Technology (MET) for crosslinkable polyethylene power cable insulation production is being executed at Schkopau, supported by industry-leading product quality control systems. These proprietary measures are being undertaken as part of the continuous improvement efforts to help ensure stringent materials cleanliness that is

Dow can look back at over 50 years of s u c c e s s f u l development in Germany. when the first sales office was established in Frankfurt am Main, Dow Germany now employs over 5,400 people Founded in 1960,

at 17 locations in eight states, g e n e r a t i n g sales of around €4.6bn. ▲

An aerial view of the extensive Schkopau plant

testimony to the company’s commitment as a long-term employer in Germany. Dow Electrical & Telecommunications – Switzerland Website : www.dow.com/electrical

From Rostock and Stade in the north to Baltringen in the south, together they underpin Germany’s status as the largest manufacturing base and market for

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