Dow innovations were also key components in many of the '50 Most Influential Tall Buildings of the Last 50 Years,' as recognized by the
'Since the 1960's, revolutionary technologies like Dow's silicone structure glazing have enabled architects and designers to imagine and create pure glass facades that have transformed the skylines in many of today's modern cities,' said Jean Paul Hautekeer, Global Strategic Marketing Director. 'We are continuing to develop new innovations - like high-design-strength sealants - that not only enable even greater design freedom, but also enhance energy efficiency and safety, improve productivity and increase the building's durability.'
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Learn more about Dow's innovative technologies below:
DOWSIL silicone structural glazing (SSG) sealants adhere glass to metal frames, eliminating the need for intrusive mechanical fasteners in glass facades. They enable a pure glass aesthetic, while accommodating movement on high-profile buildings and transferring wind loads from the glass to the building framework.
DOWSIL silicone weatherproofing sealants are used for extension, connection and surrounding sealing and other displacement interfaces. They offer great weatherproofing capabilities and retain superior performance even under extreme weather conditions or temperature fluctuations.
DOWSIL insulating glass sealants enable economical joint sizes in highly demanding insulating glass applications such as: high wind in tall buildings, hurricane loads, cold-bent glass or high-impact loads such as bomb blast.
Find more information about these or other high-performance building solutions from Dow, visit dow.com/construction/commercial-glazing/tall-tales.
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Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure and consumer care. Dow operates 109 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 36,500 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately
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