Dow at Chinaplas 2014: Launches Water-based Acrylic Laminating Adhesive and more

SHANGHAI, CHINA -- The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) is participating in the annual plastic trade fair - Chinaplas 2014, located at Hall N2, Booth J41 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Themed "Think Solutions, Think Dow", Dows Packaging and Specialty Plastics business is showcasing its broad range of innovative packaging solutions across key market segments, namely: food and specialty packaging, adhesives and functional materials, industrial and consumer packaging, agricultural films, and hygiene and medical.

Dows technical expertise, combined with a broad product portfolio comprising of resins, specialty films and adhesives, will provide its customers with the needed packaging solutions to accelerate their growth as well as sustain their competitive advantage. The middle class in Asia is set to boom to 1.75 billion by 2020 and by 2030 is predicted to host almost two-thirds of the global middle class and account for over 40 per cent of global middle-class consumption. As a result of the rising affluence, changing lifestyles and growing consumption, this growing middle-class will drive a strong demand for packaging with an emphasis on increased convenience and functionality. Better package integrity and higher food safety standards are some of the key components in food, beverages and home and personal care packaging being sought after by consumers. These requirements underscore the need for brand owners, retailers as well as transportation and logistics providers to ensure they utilize the latest packaging solutions in order to stay ahead of the competitive market.

"Asia Pacific is an important market for Dows Packaging and Specialty Plastics business. With the evolving needs of the packaging industry, it is crucial that Dow remains at the forefront of technology to consistently create technologically advanced and customized packaging solution offerings. Dow is dedicated to meeting the rising needs of our customers and the members of the value chain by continuing to offer differentiated and innovative solutions," said Mark Saurin, Asia Pacific Commercial Vice President, Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics. "Our participation at Chinaplas represents our continued commitment to grow in Asia Pacific and it will remain a key promotional platform for us to showcase our packaging capabilities and advancement." Some of the key packaging solutions from Dow displayed at Chinaplas 2014 include:

Food and Specialty Packaging

Dow is at the forefront of packaging trends in the food and specialty packaging films and has developed a broad range of packaging offerings to meet Asias growing demand for better packaging solutions. From the flexible stand up pouch, extrusion coating, barrier film, aseptic packaging to laminated tube, Dows high performing products and applications are innovated with the consumers changing lifestyles in mind. Dows solutions are developed to provide convenience, excellent functionality, versatility and package integrity. From the extension of shelf life of fresh food to packaging aesthetics, to differentiate customers products to lightweight packaging for better transport cost effectiveness, Dows holistic packaging solutions are designed to respond to consumers needs while increasing customers competitiveness in the marketplace.

Adhesive and Functional Materials

 Complementing food & specialty packaging solutions is Dows laminating adhesives packaging portfolio which include solvent-based