Company ProfileDow Corning Corporation is a multi-national company developing, manufacturing and marketing silicon-based products and services for customers in virtually every industry, from Electronics and Personal Care to Automotive and Textiles. Our company pioneered the development of silicones -- a diverse family of materials that combine the temperature- and chemical resistance of glass with the versatility of plastics. We have maintained our position as global leader through innovation and our determination to help our customers succeed in the marketplace. We offer more than 7,000 products and service solutions tailored to meet the exact requirements of our customers. Customer application and research facilities in seven countries help us exploit the full potential of silicon atom technology and push the boundaries further, to offer new choices that are as dynamic as our customers? needs. Dow Corning at a glanceDow Corning was formed in 1943 as a joint venture between Corning Glass Works (now Corning, Incorporated) and The Dow Chemical Company, which continue to own shares equally today. We employ more than 8,800 people globally, operating more than 41 manufacturing, warehouse and customer service center locations worldwide. Our headquarters are in Midland, Michigan, USA. We hold approximately 1,400 active patents in the United States and about 4,600 worldwide. Dow Corning?s sales for 2006 were $4.39 billion.