Program for K 2007 will emphasize customer relationships and showcase innovation

Horgen, Switzerland - March 21, 2007

The Dow Chemical Company today announced its plans for exhibiting at K 2007, the leading international trade show for the plastics and rubber industry. Themed ‘We Make The Difference’, Dow’s program for K 2007 will illustrate its industry leadership and provide a platform for strengthening customer relationships and showcasing Dow innovations.

Dow’s stand (K47-50) will be located in the Messe Düsseldorf’s new Hall 8a, near the north entrance of the site. Setting the tone for the theme ‘We Make The Difference’, the stand will feature market-focused innovations from Dow in exciting themed areas, showcasing applications for Dow’s broad plastics portfolio. Dow’s material science advances since K 2004 will be illustrated by its latest performance differentiated brands.

The K 2007 trade show takes places in Düsseldorf, Germany from 24-31 October, 2007. Held every three years, the K trade show is a cornerstone of Dow’s calendar of customer events. For more information about the show, please visit the K 2007 website at www.k-online.de

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Note to editors

To seek an interview with a Dow spokesperson at K 2007 or to obtain more information on Dow’s presence at K 2007, please contact Simon Dibb (Porter Novelli) at +32 (0)2 413 03 40 or simon.dibb@porternovelli.be.

Dow will provide a dedicated media section on its K website at www.dow-k2007.com. This site will provide information on all aspects of Dow’s attendance at K 2007, including news releases, background information, supporting images, and biographies of Dow executives and spokespeople.

For Editorial Information:

Simon Dibb
Porter Novelli
+32 (0)2 413 03 40
simon.dibb@porternovelli.be

Tania Cook
The Dow Chemical Company
+41 44 728 2481