FilmTec Corporation Introduces eFilmTec.com

Midland, MI - July 06, 2005

FilmTec Corporation, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, is introducing eFILMTEC.com, an internet-based channel for FILMTEC™ elements. System manufacturers now have easy access to a selection of competitively-priced FILMTEC elements directly over the internet

This new channel allows for convenient, on-line credit card purchases of select FILMTEC products (Table 1) with no minimum order requirements. FILMTEC membranes are shipped from FilmTec's third party order fulfillment center.

eFilmTec.com access is currently limited to North American system builders (OEMs). Interested customers can gain access to the site by visiting www.efilmtec.com or via www.filmtec.com under Where To Buy.

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