Weber & Heusser is Dow Fiber Solutions' New Distribution Partner

 

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Horgen -- (12^th June 2008) -- Dow Fiber Solutions (DFS) and the long standing textile wholesale company Weber&Heusser GmbH & Co. KG are to become cooperation partners. As of immediately and acting from its headquarters in Albstadt (in the German province of Baden-Warttemberg), Weber&Heusser will handle the distribution of the revolutionary DOW XLA fiber in the German speaking countries. DOW XLA is the world's first olefin-based stretch fiber which is inherently resistant to aggressive chemicals and high temperatures.

With over 85 years of experience, Weber&Heusser not only offers competence in matters of textiles and technology, but also optimal services in respect to delivery and customer care. For these reasons it makes the ideal partner for DFS. Jose Garcia-Alegre, Global Sales Director for DFS, explains: "Our substantiated knowledge of the textile market continues to allow us to find new and optimized process solutions. We are confident that the cooperation with such a strong partner will lead to offering excellent service to our customers."

The improvements to distribution won't only profit customers though. The company also expects positive effects on demand and the increased use of DOW XLA in the textile value chain. With a distribution partner in Germany, DFS optimizes its transport routes and increases efficiency of distribution of DOW XLA

 

For more information on DOW XLA please visit www.dowxla.com.

 

 

Dow Fiber Solutions, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, is dedicated to pioneering innovations for the global textile industry by matching proactive research and development expertise with the creative vision of retailers, designers, and manufacturers -- to meet consumer needs. DOW XLA is one of many innovative products that underscore Dow's strategy to strengthen its performance business portfolio by prioritizing marketing and application development activities that support high-value, end-use applications.

 

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