Dow Corning Announces Plans for European Distribution Center
“This distribution center will allow us to improve productivity as Europe regains its economic strength and looks to Dow Corning for high-quality silicon-based products,” said Jim Whitlock, Senior Vice President, Manufacturing, Engineering & Global Operations. “It is an important investment that demonstrates Dow Corning’s commitment to support future growth in Western and Eastern Europe and the Middle East.”
Construction of the facility is expected to begin in the next month and to be completed by the end of 2011. It is expected to have approximately 130 employees. The Walloon region and the European Investment Fund will grant Dow Corning 10 million Euros of subsidies to support the company’s investment.
The distribution center will be located on a 17 hectare (42 acres) industrial site near the company’s business and technology center and production facility in Seneffe. It will be used for storage, handling and distribution of products manufactured by Dow Corning sites in Europe, Asia and the United States and will serve customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and other regions around the world.
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