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Dow Biocides Signs a Memorandum of Understanding for a Joint Development Agreement with Buckman Laboratories International Buffalo Grove, IL/Memphis, TN - September 04, 2008 Dow Biocides, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and a global leader in antimicrobial solutions, and Buckman Laboratories International, Inc. of Memphis, Tennessee, a global leader in the sales, technical service, and support of microbiocides for the leather industry worldwide, have signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint development agreement to accelerate the research and development of technologies for use in leather hide preservation. The temporary preservation of hides and skins prior to tanning and the need for effective mold resistance in intermediate and finished leather goods are critical issues for the industry. As by-products of the meat industry, hides and skins, along with intermediate processed goods and finished leather articles, are shipped around the world in the course of manufacture and commerce. The globalization of the industry has placed significant demands on product performance. Requirements from regulatory authorities and end-use consumers for improved product safety and environmental stewardship both in the application of biocides and through the leather article life-cycle, place ever greater compliance demands on product and supplier. According to Nanette Hermsen, global marketing manager for Dow Biocides, the combined resources of Dow and Buckman will bring leading scientific advancement for improved products and systems to solve leather industry problems. “Joint efforts between Dow Biocides and Buckman will leverage field applications knowledge, monitoring services, customer support, and the BUSAN® brand leadership from Buckman and combine it with the global regulatory expertise, broad portfolio of antimicrobial products, and global customer application centers of Dow Biocides. A focus on local raw materials and formulations along with innovative applications development will yield sustainable solutions for leading tanners in the industry who require the highest performance along with regulatory compliance and global market acceptance of treated leather articles,” said Hermsen. “Buckman is truly excited about working with Dow as it allows us to bring new products and new combinations of products to our customers, as well as the added strength of our combined resources,” said Robin Luck, vice president of global marketing at Buckman Laboratories International, Inc. About Buckman Laboratories Buckman Laboratories International Inc. is a privately held international specialty chemical company, operating in over 90 countries worldwide with annual sales of $540 million US. The company is headquartered in Memphis, TN USA. Founded in 1945 by Dr. Stanley Buckman, the company has over 65 years of history in serving the chemistry needs of the leather, paper, and water treatment industries. Buckman's mission is to provide measurable, cost-effective improvements in production and quality by offering specific products, services, and creative problem solving for each customer's particular needs. About Dow Biocides Currently offering the industry's largest and most diverse product portfolio, Dow Biocides offers a product for many types of microbial challenges and system requirements. The performance capabilities range from high to low pH performance, quick kill to sustained performance and a range of registrations unparalleled in the industry. Need a biocide for a specific application? Ask us how we can help, or visit www.dowbiocides.com About Dow ®™* Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For Editorial Information: Dwayne J. Roark Vanessa Horn Lela Gerald |
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