Dow spins off Fulcrum technology.The Dow Chemical Company The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW TYO: 4850 ) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Midland, Michigan. Overview The Dow Chemical Company is currently the second largest chemical manufacturer in the World (after BASF)[1]. , Midland, MI, has divested its technology and business relating to Fulcrum fulcrum: see lever. [TM] thermoplastic composite technology for the production of continuous fiber composites using a thermoplastic matrix to a newly formed company--Fulcrum Composites Inc. The initial Fulcrum technology was developed at The Dow Chemical Company and is a pultrusion Pultrusion is a continuous process of manufacturing of composite materials with constant cross-section whereby reinforcing fibers are pulled through a resin, possibly followed by a separate preforming system, and into a heated die, where the resin undergoes polymerization. process using resins manufactured by Dow. This new company acquired all physical and intellectual assets of the Fulcrum technology including the manufacturing facilities at the National Composite Center in Dayton, OH, and a broad portfolio of patents, trademarks, and commercial agreements. Chris Edwards, formerly the Dow Business Manager for Fulcrum technology has accepted the position of CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Fulcrum Composites Inc. |
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