Dow grows in Russia and participates in the Khimia 2005 exhibition in Moscow

The company is focused on Russia and continuously strengthening its relations and dialogue with key local stakeholders

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - August 26, 2005

Dow business activities are continuously growing in Russia. The company strives to become more and more active in Russia to better differentiate its products and services in the local market and to position its global strengths as the choice for the local industry.

As a part of the global Dow growth strategy in Russia, the company is participating in Khimia 2005 (Moscow Expocenter, September 5–9), the most important international exhibition in Russia for the chemical sector. Dow will strengthen its relations and dialogue with key local stakeholders; Dow’s customers will participate in seminars and other dedicated events aimed at better understanding the wide range of the company’s products, technologies and applications.

“We have defined a new, more aggressive profile for Dow at a local level to differentiate us in the market,” said Adriaan van Den Berge, Dow General Manager Russia. “We want to continue our double-digit growth together with our customers, and Khimia represents a key platform for our business promotion. Moreover, it well supports our dialogue with all local stakeholders including authorities, media and citizens in the communities where we operate,” van Den Berge added.

Dow at Khimia is in Pavilion 2, Hall 2, Stand 22C66. The exhibition is staged by Expocenter with the assistance of Roskhimneft and the official support of the Russian Federation Ministry of Industry and Energy, Moscow Government, and Russian Union of Chemists. The Exhibition is held under the patronage of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation.

Dow in Russia. Dow first established a local office in Moscow in 1974. Since then, Dow has grown to employ more than 60 people in a variety of businesses and functions. In Russia, Dow offers a variety of plastics and chemicals sold to a wide range of downstream industries, including automotive, oil and gas, packaging, furniture, wire and cable, large appliances, water treatment and agricultural products. In addition to the Moscow headquarters, the company has established a Polyurethanes Systems House Service Center in Zelenograd. The combined turnover in 2005 for Dow and Dow AgroSciences is estimated at over 350 million dollars which is a growth rate of over 35%.

Dow is a leader in science and technology, providing innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets. With annual sales of $40 billion, Dow serves customers in 175 countries and a wide range of markets that are vital to human progress: food, transportation, health and medicine, personal and home care, and building and construction, among others. Committed to the principles of sustainable development, Dow and its 43,000 employees seek to balance economic, environmental and social responsibilities. References to “Dow” or the “company” mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.

Expocenter address:
14, Krasnopresnenskaya nab.
123100, Moscow, Russia
www.expocentr.ru


About the Company Products and Services News and Information Contact Us e-Business Russia		Dow grows in Russia and participates in the Khimia 2005 exhibition in Moscow The company is focused on Russia and continuously strengthening its relations and dialogue with key local stakeholders MOSCOW, RUSSIA - August 26, 2005 Dow business activities are continuously growing in Russia. The company strives to become more and more active in Russia to better differentiate its products and services in the local market and to position its global strengths as the choice for the local industry. As a part of the global Dow growth strategy in Russia, the company is participating in Khimia 2005 (Moscow Expocenter, September 5–9), the most important international exhibition in Russia for the chemical sector. Dow will strengthen its relations and dialogue with key local stakeholders; Dow’s customers will participate in seminars and other dedicated events aimed at better understanding the wide range of the company’s products, technologies and applications. “We have defined a new, more aggressive profile for Dow at a local level to differentiate us in the market,” said Adriaan van Den Berge, Dow General Manager Russia. “We want to continue our double-digit growth together with our customers, and Khimia represents a key platform for our business promotion. Moreover, it well supports our dialogue with all local stakeholders including authorities, media and citizens in the communities where we operate,” van Den Berge added. Dow at Khimia is in Pavilion 2, Hall 2, Stand 22C66. The exhibition is staged by Expocenter with the assistance of Roskhimneft and the official support of the Russian Federation Ministry of Industry and Energy, Moscow Government, and Russian Union of Chemists. The Exhibition is held under the patronage of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation. Dow in Russia. Dow first established a local office in Moscow in 1974. Since then, Dow has grown to employ more than 60 people in a variety of businesses and functions. In Russia, Dow offers a variety of plastics and chemicals sold to a wide range of downstream industries, including automotive, oil and gas, packaging, furniture, wire and cable, large appliances, water treatment and agricultural products. In addition to the Moscow headquarters, the company has established a Polyurethanes Systems House Service Center in Zelenograd. The combined turnover in 2005 for Dow and Dow AgroSciences is estimated at over 350 million dollars which is a growth rate of over 35%. Dow is a leader in science and technology, providing innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets. With annual sales of $40 billion, Dow serves customers in 175 countries and a wide range of markets that are vital to human progress: food, transportation, health and medicine, personal and home care, and building and construction, among others. Committed to the principles of sustainable development, Dow and its 43,000 employees seek to balance economic, environmental and social responsibilities. References to “Dow” or the “company” mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. Expocenter address: 14, Krasnopresnenskaya nab. 123100, Moscow, Russia www.expocentr.ru	Related Links Expocenter Khimia 2005 web site
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