Dow Chemical Selects ChemPoint.com to Distribute VERSENETM CA Chelating Agents; Continues to Expand Relationship with ChemPoint
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MIDLAND, Mich.-(May 4, 2006)-The Dow Chemical Company today announced that ChemPoint.com has been chosen as the exclusive distributor for VERSENETM CA chelating agents in the United States. Effective May 1, 2006, VERSENETM CA joins UCONTM fluids and lubricants and TERGITOLTM X-Series Nonionic Surfactants as product lines within the Specialty Chemicals business group represented by ChemPoint. Dow's expanding relationship with ChemPoint encompasses several additional specialty product lines and brands including: CELLOSIZETM hydroxyethyl cellulose, POLYOXTM water-soluble resins, and DOWICIDETM and DOWICILTM antimicrobials.
The VERSENETM business team selected ChemPoint based on its proven ability to deliver targeted growth in key applications within the food and beverage industry. "The food and beverage industry continues to take advantage of the many unique and important benefits of VERSENETM CA in its products," explained Kevin Lewis, Americas marketing manager for VERSENETM chelating agents, The Dow Chemical Company. "We recognize that this industry will be well served by ChemPoint. ChemPoint's commitment to customer service and market focus will help Dow continue to service its valued customers while expanding its presence in the food and beverage market."
VERSENETM CA calcium disodium EDTA is well suited for applications calling for the neutral to slightly acidic pH conditions commonly found in most food products. The principal function of VERSENETM CA is to chemically bind and render inactive trace metal ions (such as iron and copper) that have an adverse impact on color, flavor, clarity, shelf life, vitamin content and other important characteristics of foods and beverages. Cleared in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration as a food additive in several key applications, VERSENETM CA adds no noticeable odor, color or taste when used in food and beverage products at typical levels. VERSENETM CA is Kosher certified and is considered pareve for Passover use.
"Our team at ChemPoint is honored that Dow has once again selected us as their preferred distribution partner for another premier chemistry within its Specialty Chemicals business group," indicated Chad Steigers, managing director at ChemPoint. "Our differentiated marketing model will quickly and effectively expose a wider audience of technical specifiers in the food and beverage industry to the unique value proposition of VERSENETM CA. We are confident that we will deliver on Dow's ambitious growth objectives for this product."
Beginning May 1, 2006, current VERSENETM CA customers can contact ChemPoint to place orders by calling 800.485.9569, faxing 425.378.8675, or ordering online at www.chempoint.com. Formulators who would like to evaluate VERSENETM CA in a specific application or formulation can obtain technical assistance by calling 800.485.9569 or e-mailing verseneca@chempoint.com.
About The Dow Chemical Company
Dow is a diversified chemical company that harnesses the power of science and technology to improve living daily. The Company offers a broad range of innovative products and services to customers in more than 175 countries, helping them to provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. Built on a commitment to its principles of sustainability, Dow has annual sales of $46 billion and employs 42,000 people worldwide. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.
About ChemPoint.com
ChemPoint.com (www.chempoint.com) is the leading "e-distributor" of specialty and fine chemicals in North America, working in exclusive relationships for specific product lines with premier manufacturers. Based in Bellevue, Washington, ChemPoint provides its suppliers with marketing, sales, customer service and order fulfillment for targeted customer segments. ChemPoint is a fully owned subsidiary of Univar (Euronext Amsterdam: UNIVR), a global leader in chemical distribution.
