Uncomtech Signs Dow Inside Partnership Agreement

Wednesday, Nov 02, 2011

Dow Electrical & Telecommunications, a global leader in technology and material science solutions for the power and telecommunications industries, announced today at the 2011 Khimia exhibition in Moscow an agreement with Uncomtech Group to become a Dow Inside licensee. Uncomtech, the largest cable holding company in Russia based on copper conversion, joins Sevkabel Holding to become the second Dow Inside licensee in the Russian Federation.

Filip Tauson, Commercial Director Europe/Middle East/Africa, Dow Electrical & Telecommunications said, “Dow Inside is a key component of our strategy to continue to grow and provide our customers with the support and innovative technology they need to succeed, and we are delighted to welcome Uncomtech to our Dow Inside partnership program.”

Dow Inside, a recent initiative benefiting cable manufacturers, utilities and telecommunications firms alike, further reinforces Dow’s commitment to these industries. This is achieved by helping provide better cable reliability and long service life based on exceptional materials, dedicated R&D, deep industry knowledge and close working relationships with cable manufacturers, utilities and other power industry influencers.

“This partnership gives us important advantages in terms of materials, technologies, supply and support. We will be able to differentiate our cables and provide our customers with high quality, long-life cables that meet strict international quality standards,” added Andrey Pisanny, Financial Director, Uncomtech.

Under the terms of the agreement, Uncomtech will use DOW ENDURANCE™ insulation, semiconductive and jacketing materials to manufacture medium, high and extra high voltage power cables. In exchange, Dow Electrical & Telecommunications will provide advanced technology, proven products and enhanced service that will help give both companies a competitive edge in this demanding and growing market.

About Dow Electrical & Telecommunications

Dow Electrical & Telecommunications, a business unit in the Performance Plastics Division of The Dow Chemical Company(“Dow”), is a leading global provider of products, technology, solutions and knowledge that sets standards for reliability, longevity, efficiency, ease of installation and protection that the power and telecommunications industries can count on in the transmission, distribution and consumption of power, voice and data. Understanding that collaboration is essential to success, Dow Electrical & Telecommunications works together with cable makers, other industry suppliers, utilities, municipalities, testing institutes and other organizations around the world to help develop solutions and create mutual value that will sustain these industries for years to come. For more information, visit www.dow.com/electrical.

About Dow

Dow combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, Dow had annual sales of $53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.

About Uncomtech

Uncomtech is the largest cable holding company in Russia based on copper conversion, and represents two manufacturers, Irkutskkabel and Kirskabel. Their high quality products are widely recognized in Russia and abroad. They produce 60 percent of high voltage overhead lines in the Russian Federation, and are the second largest manufacturer of low voltage self-supporting wires. As a licensee of Furukawa, Uncomtech utilizes UNICLEAN™ in their high voltage lines.

Source: Dow Electrical & Telecommunications