Dow Corning launched its Quality BondTM programme during the Glasstec trade fair in October 2006, which the company says will enable real estate owners & investors, architects, façade consultants & engineers, system suppliers & applicators to share Dow Corning's extensive know-how in structural glazing & other silicone-based bonding applications. The initiative is to be put into practice in Europe, the Middle East & Africa. "Accelerating architectural creativity & fast-growing requirements in energy efficiency & transparency are fuelling demand for advanced structural glazing solutions across the globe. Quality BondTM will ensure that the very best in terms of performance, safety & durability is achieved by all participants in structural glazing projects", said Axel Giesecke, Marketing Segment leader EMEA, Commercial Glazing & Façade Systems. Quality BondTM participants will benefit from Dow Corning's support in implementing strict QC & QA regimes, testing & extended project warranties. Quality BondTM will also enhance knowledge transfer by linking partners throughout the value chain, providing architects & consultants with early-phase planning & project support. Quality BondTM participation is open to all. Dow Corning will provide members with referrals to other Quality BondTM participants on request, strengthening their business-to-business marketing & networking efforts. "Dow Corning has a 35-year history of pioneering structural glazing solutions worldwide", said Giesecke. "We are confident that Quality BondTM will allow us to extend this outstanding track record, while helping architects, engineers & contractors meet new challenges in façade construction & design".
