Dow Automotive puts considerable resources and energy into optimizing solutions that encompass entire functions. By utilizing every aspect of our knowledge base--from R&D and materials science to engineering, processing and validation expertise--Dow Automotive has the capability to pull together a comprehensive solution to a functional challenge or opportunity.

Dow Automotive is proud of its materials heritage and we strongly feel that providing the best product for a given application will always be core to our business success and to our customers' satisfaction. We also are cognizant however, of several industry drivers integral to vehicle purchase decisions – safety, comfort, styling, acoustics and value for the purchase price. Inviting our customers into the development process to take an active role in the project enables us to anticipate their needs by understanding industry challenges. After needs are identified and validated, we look to Dow inventions and technology to develop a solution that is cost effective, differentiated, and meets the customer's requirements and goals. Once validated, we continue this partnership with our customers to position this solution in the automotive marketplace, therefore accelerating their time to market with differentiated solutions that are leading edge innovations.

Currently, Dow Automotive is focusing its efforts in five key functional areas:

• Safety/Vehicle Structure
• Acoustical
• Emissions
• Thermal
• Other cost optimization solutions

For additional information on how Dow Automotive can meet your specific vehicle application needs please contact the Customer Information Group (CIG):

	CIG North America		800.309.0988
	CIG Europe		800.3.694.6367
	CIG Pacific		603.7958.3392