Dow to Build New P-Series Glycol Ethers Plant in Zhangjiagang, China

MIDLAND, Mich. -- The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow"), the leading producer of glycol ethers, today announced that it will proceed with construction of a new propylene oxide-based glycol ethers facility at Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, the People's Republic of China. This state-of-the-art facility is scheduled to come on line in late 2008, with an annual nameplate capacity of 120,000 metric tons.

Zhangjiagang, an established and strategic site for Dow, is located on the Yangtze River, approximately 200 kilometers (125 miles) upstream from Shanghai. It is centrally located to supply customers in the major, established markets of Japan, Korea and Taiwan, as well as a growing number of customers in China.

"We appreciate the support and loyalty our customers have shown us," says Jim McIlvenny, president, Dow Asia Pacific. "This investment underscores our commitment to China and is another step forward in our strategy to grow with our customers in emerging geographies."

"Customers recognize the value of DOWANOL(TM) PM glycol ethers in electronics, as well as paints and coatings applications," says Martin Sutcliffe, global business director, Glycol Ethers. "Our Asia Pacific customers already know Dow is committed to the region, now they will have a world-scale DOWANOL PM plant on their  doorstep, as well as an established Butyl CELLOSOLVE(TM) plant in Malaysia."

For more information about Dow glycol ethers, visit http://www.dowsolvents.com

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