Silicone leather that can replace real leather, sealant for freezer and clean room systems, environmentally friendly and breathable polyurethane raincoat for children, acrylic paint suitable for children to draw…
At the third CIIE, the chemical giant Dow brought hundreds of innovative materials science solutions, covering new infrastructure, medical and health, transportation and environmentally friendly consumer products. Among them, products such as silicone leather and sealants for freezer and clean room systems are the latest application areas developed by Dow for silicone.
"I hope to introduce these innovative products and solutions to more domestic users through the platform of the CIIE." Yu Fang, Director of Government Affairs of Dow East China, said that Dow has participated in the CIIE for three consecutive years, and The booth area is expanding every year, and this year it has reached 400 square meters. She said that the CIIE will not only make the Chinese market, including professional customers and other stakeholders, understand Dow better, it will also help Dow find more potential customers and partners. The application of new materials in more new fields has also brought more environmentally friendly, energy-saving and efficient solutions for all walks of life in China.
"Like this silicone leather, it is not only more environmentally friendly, but also wear-resistant, easy to clean, and some properties even exceed real leather." Yu Fang said, silicone leather can be used for home decoration, clothing, luggage and vehicles, yachts, aviation and other vehicles The seat may replace leather in the future. As China accelerates the promotion of green and low-carbon development and the continuous improvement of Chinese consumers' health and environmental protection concepts, Dow will also have more opportunities in the Chinese market. "In the past few days, many professional visitors are very interested in our new products. They leave their business cards and hope to have in-depth exchanges with the business departments in the future." Yu Fang said that as of the 8th, Dow's contract amount during the CIIE has reached 300 million US dollars.
A Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has had a profound impact on all walks of life, and chemical manufacturing that is highly dependent on trade and global supply chains is no exception. "However, judging from the data in the third quarter, Dow's recovery is quite obvious, especially in the Chinese market. The recovery is the fastest and strong." Yu Fang said that the scheduled holding of the third CIIE is more proof. The positive signs of China's economic recovery and the determination of the Chinese government to continue opening up have also brought confidence to foreign-funded enterprises developing in China.
As a large open economic province, Jiangsu has also introduced many policies and measures to encourage the development of foreign investment, which provides a good business environment for the development of foreign-funded enterprises and attracts more and more foreign-funded enterprises to settle down and increase investment. Among them, Dow's largest integrated production base in Greater China is in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, and its largest organic silicon production facility in China is also in Zhangjiagang.
"As early as March this year, when the domestic epidemic was not fully controlled, Dow signed a US$300 million agreement to continue investment intent with Zhangjiagang, and is currently accelerating the approval process." Yu Fang said, this also reflects Dow's right Full recognition of Jiangsu's business environment. With the promotion of new silicone products and increasing demand in the Chinese market, Dow will continue to expand the production capacity of silicones in Zhangjiagang.