Nexans Signs Dow Inside Partnership Agreement

March 21, 2012 – Dow Electrical & Telecommunications (Dow E&T), a global leader in technology and material science solutions for the power and telecommunications industries, announced today an agreement with Nexans Energy Cables North America to become a Dow Inside alliance partner. Nexans Energy Cables North America is a division of Nexans, a global leader in cables and cabling systems.

The Dow Inside alliance, an initiative benefiting developers, utilities and other energy cable end users, further reinforces Dow E&T’s and Nexans’ commitment to these customers. This alliance results in improved cable reliability, long service life based on exceptional materials, dedicated R&D, deep industry knowledge and close working relationships with utilities and other power industry stakeholders.

“Nexans Energy Cables North America has an outstanding reputation for manufacturing high quality cables for power, industrial and construction applications,” said Jim Rosborough, Commercial Director, of Dow E&T, North America.  “Our growth strategy calls for providing customers with support and innovative technology that will help us both succeed.  We are delighted to welcome Nexans Energy Cables North America to our Dow Inside alliance program."

“The combination of Nexans cable manufacturing expertise and quality products, further enhanced by Dow E&T’s technology leadership, commitment to innovation, service, support and excellent polymeric materials will enable us to deliver the long-life, reliable cables that our industry demands,” added Dave Hawker, Vice President & General Manager, Nexans Energy Cables North America.

Under the terms of the agreement, Nexans Energy Cables North America will use DOW ENDURANCE™ insulation, semiconductive and jacketing materials to manufacture medium voltage energy cables. In exchange, Dow E&T will provide proven products using advanced technology and enhanced service support.  Benefitting from the unique capabilities of both organizations, the alliance will deliver exceptional cables, as a result of on-going research and product development. The intent of Nexans and Dow is to reduce the total life cycle cost of cable ownership for their end use customers while responding to the constantly evolving system requirements of the power transmission and distribution industry.       

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Dow Electrical & Telecommunications, a business unit in the Performance Plastics Division of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”), is a leading global provider of products, technology, solutions and knowledge that sets standards for reliability, longevity, efficiency, ease of installation and protection that the power and telecommunications industries can count on in the transmission, distribution and consumption of power, voice and data. Understanding that collaboration is essential to success, Dow Electrical & Telecommunications works together with cable makers, other industry suppliers, utilities, municipalities, testing institutes and other organizations around the world to help develop solutions and create mutual value that will sustain these industries for years to come. For more information, visit www.dow.com/electrical.

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