Dow Systems and RS Technik Group Sign Global Alliance

Dow Systems and RS Technik Group Sign Global Alliance for Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation
Agreement will create a competitive and innovative leader in epoxy-based solutions for the trenchless industry

Singapore - June 24, 2009

Dow Systems, a global business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), and RS Technik Group (including RS Technik, RS Lining Systems and Maxliner) announced today that they will form a global commercial alliance focusing on the sewer pipeline rehabilitation market, specifically on the trenchless technology called cured-in-place pipe (CIPP). This alliance will combine Dow’s high-technology performance resin systems, characterized by high chemical resistance and mechanical properties, with the state-of-the-art CIPP technology developed and owned by RS Technik Group. It will further increase the partners’ competitive advantages and differentiate the many benefits they offer versus other CIPP providers. The announcement was made during the International Water Week held in Singapore.

“Dow Epoxy Systems has a strategic focus on the protection of high value infrastructures, or those infrastructures whose failure carry major economic and environmental impact. Sewer pipeline rehabilitation fits squarely within this focus, and it is a key area for business development and growth,” said Pepe Carnevale, global general manager, Dow Epoxy Systems. “Dow’s global alliance with RS Technik Group represents a significant step forward for Dow in becoming the worldwide leader in epoxy-based solutions for the trenchless industry.”

“This alliance with Dow will further enhance RS Technik Group ability to be a global leader in trenchless technology solutions, accelerating our growth and the development of the CIPP technology against other less competitive solutions and the traditional dig-and-replace options,” explained Klaus Mueller, President of the Board, RS Technik AG. “The expanding pipeline rehabilitation sector will benefit from the progressive leveraging of Dow Systems solutions, a significant factor in this alliance.”

“This alliance will significantly enhance the value to our customers by combining Dow’s technology, innovative formulations and industrial strength, high performance products and global reach with RS Technik Group’s state-of-the-art technology, experience and proven business model,” said Juan Antonio Merino, Dow Systems global general manager. “It is a perfect demonstration of the strategic intent of the newly formed Dow Systems global business unit that combines our Polyurethane Systems and Epoxy Systems businesses. We aim at maximizing our capability to serve our customers and the market, accelerating the value creation through a joint approach that leverages customer intimacy, operational excellence and fast, customized solutions to solve customer process and product-oriented problems.”

About Dow Systems

Dow Systems, a global business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) is a global industry leader in the development and formulation of fully formulated polyurethane and epoxy systems, focused on providing its customers worldwide with innovative tailor-made solutions for energy conservation, wind energy, high value infrastructure protection and consumer products.

About RS Technik Group

Headquartered in Europe, RS Technik Group is market leader in epoxy-based “cured-in-place pipe” (CIPP) solutions and systems for the trenchless industry. RS Technik Group comprises RS Technik, RS Lining Systems (exclusive distributor in North, South and Central America of the RS CityLiner®) and MaxLiner USA. For more than fifteen years, RS Technik Group has been the primary provider of comprehensive rehabilitation systems such as the RS MaxLiner® (solutions for relining house connections and laterals), RS CityLiner®, RS RoboLiner®, RS CombiLiner® (pipeline rehabilitation for main sewers) and others which include special equipment, liners for impregnation, epoxy formulations, on-site training and technical follow-on support to customers. These systems, invented in Europe, are already proven in Europe, the United States and Mexico. More information: www.rstechnik.com.

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Paolo Casciato
The Dow Chemical Company
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Sheila Joy Thomas
New Phase Marketing, Inc.
+1 703 862 7217

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This alliance will combine Dow’s high-technology performance resin systems, characterized by high chemical resistance and mechanical properties, with the state-of-the-art CIPP technology developed and owned by RS Technik Group. It will further increase the partners’ competitive advantages and differentiate the many benefits they offer versus other CIPP providers. The announcement was made during the International Water Week held in Singapore. “Dow Epoxy Systems has a strategic focus on the protection of high value infrastructures, or those infrastructures whose failure carry major economic and environmental impact. Sewer pipeline rehabilitation fits squarely within this focus, and it is a key area for business development and growth,” said Pepe Carnevale, global general manager, Dow Epoxy Systems. “Dow’s global alliance with RS Technik Group represents a significant step forward for Dow in becoming the worldwide leader in epoxy-based solutions for the trenchless industry.” “This alliance with Dow will further enhance RS Technik Group ability to be a global leader in trenchless technology solutions, accelerating our growth and the development of the CIPP technology against other less competitive solutions and the traditional dig-and-replace options,” explained Klaus Mueller, President of the Board, RS Technik AG. “The expanding pipeline rehabilitation sector will benefit from the progressive leveraging of Dow Systems solutions, a significant factor in this alliance.” “This alliance will significantly enhance the value to our customers by combining Dow’s technology, innovative formulations and industrial strength, high performance products and global reach with RS Technik Group’s state-of-the-art technology, experience and proven business model,” said Juan Antonio Merino, Dow Systems global general manager. “It is a perfect demonstration of the strategic intent of the newly formed Dow Systems global business unit that combines our Polyurethane Systems and Epoxy Systems businesses. We aim at maximizing our capability to serve our customers and the market, accelerating the value creation through a joint approach that leverages customer intimacy, operational excellence and fast, customized solutions to solve customer process and product-oriented problems.” About Dow Systems Dow Systems, a global business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) is a global industry leader in the development and formulation of fully formulated polyurethane and epoxy systems, focused on providing its customers worldwide with innovative tailor-made solutions for energy conservation, wind energy, high value infrastructure protection and consumer products. About RS Technik Group Headquartered in Europe, RS Technik Group is market leader in epoxy-based “cured-in-place pipe” (CIPP) solutions and systems for the trenchless industry. RS Technik Group comprises RS Technik, RS Lining Systems (exclusive distributor in North, South and Central America of the RS CityLiner®) and MaxLiner USA. For more than fifteen years, RS Technik Group has been the primary provider of comprehensive rehabilitation systems such as the RS MaxLiner® (solutions for relining house connections and laterals), RS CityLiner®, RS RoboLiner®, RS CombiLiner® (pipeline rehabilitation for main sewers) and others which include special equipment, liners for impregnation, epoxy formulations, on-site training and technical follow-on support to customers. These systems, invented in Europe, are already proven in Europe, the United States and Mexico. More information: www.rstechnik.com. About Dow For Editorial Information: Paolo Casciato The Dow Chemical Company +7 985 99 72 455 Sheila Joy Thomas New Phase Marketing, Inc. +1 703 862 7217
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