New capacity will support and advance battery assembly
solution growth in the e-mobility segment
MIDLAND,
Mich., May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced today the mechanical completion of
its new VORATRON™ Polyurethanes Systems adhesive and gap filler
production line at its Polyurethanes Systems House in Ahlen,
Germany.
Dow will increase capacity of
its VORATRON™ Polyurethane Systems product family tenfold
-ensuring it can meet increasing demand for these materials in
battery assembly solutions for the e-mobility segment.
Dow VORATRON™ Polyurethane Systems products, such as
high-strength adhesives and thermally conductive composites, are
crucial to achieving the fast-evolving demands of mechanical and
thermal management performance that different electric vehicle
battery designs require. VORATRON™ Polyurethane Systems help Tiers
and OEMs advance their performance, processing, and sustainability
goals through:
- Low-density products support the automotive industry's ambition
for vehicle weight reductions.
- Improved processability, such as low squeeze force and
optimized rheology and kinetics, provide versatility and efficiency
to different assembly processes.
- High performance thermally conductive adhesives and gap fillers
that enable the combination of tailored mechanical properties and
efficient thermal management which are critical to safety, range,
and reliability of electric vehicles.
Powered by 100% renewable energy, the site operations also help
advance sustainability goals for Tiers and OEMs. All process
machines, forklifts and movers at the facility are driven by
electrical motors, supporting Dow's continued efforts to reduce
carbon emissions around the world.
"By 2030, more than one in four new passenger cars sold will be
electric vehicles. Dow's investment in this adhesive and gap filler
production line is well-timed to capture this new demand," said Dr.
Esther Quintanilla, Dow's global
MobilityScience™ marketing director. "The battery is the key to the
automotive evolution, and this advancement allows us to serve the
current and future EV segment. Dow is committed to supplying our
customers with a reliable supply of high-performance materials for
the battery assemblies, which are among the most critical
technologies enabling this growth."
Dow builds on 100+ years of transportation experience and
expertise in application development to deliver innovative,
cutting-edge solutions that keep the world moving. For more
detailed information on Dow's ongoing commitment to the mobility
industry visit: https://www.dow.com/mobilityscience.
For more information about Dow's portfolio of advanced battery
pack gap filler options, visit:
https://www.dow.com/en-us/brand/voratron.html.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science
companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as
packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our
global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation,
leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable
us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable
future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ
approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately
$45 billion in 2023. References to
Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more
about us and our ambition to be the most innovative,
customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science
company in the world by visiting Dow.com.
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Sarah Young
Phone: +1
989-638-6871
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