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Oberhausen, Germany, June 7, 2024 /3BL/ – Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, held the grand opening of its new Innovation Center in Oberhausen, Germany. Spanning an impressive 14,000 square meters, the center showcases the diverse range of efficient and sustainable Trane® heating and cooling solutions for industrial and commercial buildings. It also serves as Trane Technologies’ Center of Excellence (CoE) for Electrification. The CoE focuses on developing environmentally friendly electric drive solutions and components for transport refrigeration units, with its own testing laboratory onsite. Many of these solutions have already been implemented in Thermo King electric solutions, like the AxlePower kinetic energy recovery system.

The facility features a modern rental hub which will expand on Trane Germany’s capabilities to offer short-term and long-term rental solutions for heating, cooling and cold storage. The center also hosts state-of-the-art equipment which allows for units to be tested and maintained on-site.

The heating and cooling needs of the Oberhausen facility itself are met by an innovative thermal management system which eliminates the need for fossil fuels. This system features a Trane® Sintesis Balance CMAF multi-pipe system and a Sintesis Advantage CXAF air/water heat pump. The Trane controls and building management system allow for the complete integration of heating and cooling plants, serving the offices, rental hub and testing facilities, and is expected to save over 500.000 kgCO2 emissions annually, equivalent to the annual heating of approximately 100 homes.

Mayor of Oberhausen, Daniel Schranz, General Manager at Oberhausen Economic and Tourism Development Agency, Dr. Andreas Henseler, joined Marco Henning, General Manager Trane Germany, alongside customers and Trane Technologies leaders and employees for a morning of speeches, a ribbon cutting ceremony and a tour of the impressive facilities.

“This new Innovation Center in Oberhausen represents a significant milestone for Trane Technologies and reinforces our commitment to meeting the diverse needs of our customers,” said Claudio Zanframundo, president of Thermo King EMEA. “Given the ongoing increased demand for our products for sustainable buildings and transport refrigeration, and the accessible location of Oberhausen, it was an easy decision to position the facility here. We are excited to showcase our cutting-edge technology and solutions that contribute to a more efficient and better tomorrow.”

Daniel Schranz, Mayor of Oberhausen highlighted the city’s appeal as a business hub and the positive impact of Trane Technologies’ investment, stating, “Oberhausen’s thriving job market and high quality of life make it an attractive destination for professionals. This innovative center, along with the training facility on-site, will contribute to the development of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills in our community, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.”

Some of the innovations showcased at the event:

Trane® CMAF Multi-pipe Thermal Management SystemThermo King AxlePowerTrane Rental Cold Storage

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About Trane Technologies 
Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. Visit tranetechnologies.com.

About Trane 
Trane – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – creates comfortable, energy efficient indoor environments for commercial and residential applications. For more information, please https://www.trane.com or tranetechnologies.com.

About Thermo King 
Thermo King – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – is a worldwide leader in sustainable transport climate control solutions. Thermo King has been providing transport temperature control solutions for a variety of applications, including trailers, truck bodies, buses, air, shipboard containers and railway cars since 1938. For more information, visit www.thermoking.com or tranetechnologies.com.

Oberhausen, Germany, June 7, 2024 /3BL/ – Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, held the grand opening of its new Innovation Center in Oberhausen, Germany. Spanning an impressive 14,000 square meters, the center showcases the diverse range of efficient and sustainable Trane® heating and cooling solutions for industrial and commercial buildings. It also serves as Trane Technologies’ Center of Excellence (CoE) for Electrification. The CoE focuses on developing environmentally friendly electric drive solutions and components for transport refrigeration units, with its own testing laboratory onsite. Many of these solutions have already been implemented in Thermo King electric solutions, like the AxlePower kinetic energy recovery system.

The facility features a modern rental hub which will expand on Trane Germany’s capabilities to offer short-term and long-term rental solutions for heating, cooling and cold storage. The center also hosts state-of-the-art equipment which allows for units to be tested and maintained on-site.

The heating and cooling needs of the Oberhausen facility itself are met by an innovative thermal management system which eliminates the need for fossil fuels. This system features a Trane® Sintesis Balance CMAF multi-pipe system and a Sintesis Advantage CXAF air/water heat pump. The Trane controls and building management system allow for the complete integration of heating and cooling plants, serving the offices, rental hub and testing facilities, and is expected to save over 500.000 kgCO2 emissions annually, equivalent to the annual heating of approximately 100 homes.

Mayor of Oberhausen, Daniel Schranz, General Manager at Oberhausen Economic and Tourism Development Agency, Dr. Andreas Henseler, joined Marco Henning, General Manager Trane Germany, alongside customers and Trane Technologies leaders and employees for a morning of speeches, a ribbon cutting ceremony and a tour of the impressive facilities.

“This new Innovation Center in Oberhausen represents a significant milestone for Trane Technologies and reinforces our commitment to meeting the diverse needs of our customers,” said Claudio Zanframundo, president of Thermo King EMEA. “Given the ongoing increased demand for our products for sustainable buildings and transport refrigeration, and the accessible location of Oberhausen, it was an easy decision to position the facility here. We are excited to showcase our cutting-edge technology and solutions that contribute to a more efficient and better tomorrow.”

Daniel Schranz, Mayor of Oberhausen highlighted the city’s appeal as a business hub and the positive impact of Trane Technologies’ investment, stating, “Oberhausen’s thriving job market and high quality of life make it an attractive destination for professionals. This innovative center, along with the training facility on-site, will contribute to the development of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills in our community, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.”

Some of the innovations showcased at the event:

Trane® CMAF Multi-pipe Thermal Management SystemThermo King AxlePowerTrane Rental Cold Storage

###

About Trane Technologies 
Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. Visit tranetechnologies.com.

About Trane 
Trane – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – creates comfortable, energy efficient indoor environments for commercial and residential applications. For more information, please https://www.trane.com or tranetechnologies.com.

About Thermo King 
Thermo King – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – is a worldwide leader in sustainable transport climate control solutions. Thermo King has been providing transport temperature control solutions for a variety of applications, including trailers, truck bodies, buses, air, shipboard containers and railway cars since 1938. For more information, visit www.thermoking.com or tranetechnologies.com.

Read on for more about Henkel’s 10-year partnership with Solidaridad, aiming to establish a traceable and sustainable supply chain for the palm oil used in Dial® soap production and to bolster economic stability and quality of life for smallholder farmers in Columbia. Make sure to check out the exciting new video, too!

Henkel and Solidaridad: 10 Years of Partnership

Henkel has a firm belief in delivering value for customers, partners, consumers, and the communities that we serve. Our partnership with Solidaridad, celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, is just one way that we’ve worked to establish programs that accomplish this. The partnership, which aims to help smallholder farmers in Columbia earn a living wage while connecting them to the supply chain that supports Dial® soap products in North America, plans to reach 520 farmers and establish an additional 35,000 acres of RSPO certified farmland for sustainable palm oil production by the end of 2024.

Bridging the Gap

Palm oil is a vegetable oil that comes from the fresh fruit bunches of oil palm trees, and is used in Dial® soap to help the skin feel moisturized and remove oil and dirt. It is the highest yielding vegetable oil crop, meaning that it would take more land to produce the same output using other oils such as soybean, rapeseed, and sunflower. The challenges with palm oil sourcing have historically included poor land usage practices and potential gaps in worker conditions, which Henkel and Solidaridad, through their partnership, are helping to address.

Achieving Partnership Goals with Farm2Bar

Farm2Bar, the program created through this partnership, aims to build a traceable and sustainable supply chain for soap production, but the impact it has created in communities in Columbia has more wide-reaching impacts to economic stability and integration of palm-growing families that improves their quality of life, helping to break the cycle of poverty. With the training and additional information regarding financial support that the program provides, they have the opportunity to improve their agricultural practice and become more socially and environmentally responsible. The partnership enables participants to improve their working conditions and produce in better balance with nature, while reinforcing one of Henkel and the Dial® brand’s core values of bolstering thriving communities.

Upholding Global Standards

To ensure that global standards are being upheld, the monitoring process collects quarterly data from production sites to track progress, organizes third-party annual auditor visits, and takes reoccurring satellite photos of the land where the project is occurring to monitor for any potential deforestation.

Collaboration for the Good of Generations

Henkel and Solidaridad consider that the collaboration’s value to local communities is greater than the sum of its parts, since all the actors along the value chain are united under a single objective to build a traceable chain for sustainable soap that goes directly from producer to consumer. Farm2Bar reaffirms Henkel’s belief that it’s crucial to support current and future generations with the tools to excel. Younger generations are driven, seeing a difference in their ability to not only have a successful and sustainable farm-based business, but to be innovative entrepreneurs and ensure that their children will have the opportunity to continue cultivating their land for years to come, passing their passion and legacy on for the good of future generations.

Read on for more about Henkel’s 10-year partnership with Solidaridad, aiming to establish a traceable and sustainable supply chain for the palm oil used in Dial® soap production and to bolster economic stability and quality of life for smallholder farmers in Columbia. Make sure to check out the exciting new video, too!

Henkel and Solidaridad: 10 Years of Partnership

Henkel has a firm belief in delivering value for customers, partners, consumers, and the communities that we serve. Our partnership with Solidaridad, celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, is just one way that we’ve worked to establish programs that accomplish this. The partnership, which aims to help smallholder farmers in Columbia earn a living wage while connecting them to the supply chain that supports Dial® soap products in North America, plans to reach 520 farmers and establish an additional 35,000 acres of RSPO certified farmland for sustainable palm oil production by the end of 2024.

Bridging the Gap

Palm oil is a vegetable oil that comes from the fresh fruit bunches of oil palm trees, and is used in Dial® soap to help the skin feel moisturized and remove oil and dirt. It is the highest yielding vegetable oil crop, meaning that it would take more land to produce the same output using other oils such as soybean, rapeseed, and sunflower. The challenges with palm oil sourcing have historically included poor land usage practices and potential gaps in worker conditions, which Henkel and Solidaridad, through their partnership, are helping to address.

Achieving Partnership Goals with Farm2Bar

Farm2Bar, the program created through this partnership, aims to build a traceable and sustainable supply chain for soap production, but the impact it has created in communities in Columbia has more wide-reaching impacts to economic stability and integration of palm-growing families that improves their quality of life, helping to break the cycle of poverty. With the training and additional information regarding financial support that the program provides, they have the opportunity to improve their agricultural practice and become more socially and environmentally responsible. The partnership enables participants to improve their working conditions and produce in better balance with nature, while reinforcing one of Henkel and the Dial® brand’s core values of bolstering thriving communities.

Upholding Global Standards

To ensure that global standards are being upheld, the monitoring process collects quarterly data from production sites to track progress, organizes third-party annual auditor visits, and takes reoccurring satellite photos of the land where the project is occurring to monitor for any potential deforestation.

Collaboration for the Good of Generations

Henkel and Solidaridad consider that the collaboration’s value to local communities is greater than the sum of its parts, since all the actors along the value chain are united under a single objective to build a traceable chain for sustainable soap that goes directly from producer to consumer. Farm2Bar reaffirms Henkel’s belief that it’s crucial to support current and future generations with the tools to excel. Younger generations are driven, seeing a difference in their ability to not only have a successful and sustainable farm-based business, but to be innovative entrepreneurs and ensure that their children will have the opportunity to continue cultivating their land for years to come, passing their passion and legacy on for the good of future generations.

While reports and surveys indicate that consumers broadly care about protecting the environment, knowledge about the most sustainable forms of packaging is limited. The story of International Paper (IP) began more than 125 years ago, with a focus on manufacturing a highly adaptable fiber-based product that changed the world through the proliferation of newspapers. Since the company’s origin, the world has undergone dramatic change. Containerboard mills convert trees to pulp and paper, and thus from an ordinary source, an extraordinary renewable resource is transformed into useful products. This report will outline the challenges associated with transitioning from a single-use economic model to one that prioritizes sustainable, circular use of resources in packaging, as well as comparing the relative advantages of a recycled/virgin fiber mix versus 100% recycled corrugated.

Download the white paper here

About International Paper

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com/.

About International Paper – EMEA

In Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), International Paper focuses on the production and marketing of fiber-based packaging and specialty pulp, employing approximately 4,400 people. As a leading supplier of high-quality corrugated containers for a multitude of applications, we serve customers throughout the region from our network of two recycled containerboard mills and 23 box plants in France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal and Spain. Specialty pulp is made in Gdansk, Poland. Other products available from International Paper in the region include a variety of Kraft linerboard and other pulp products.

While reports and surveys indicate that consumers broadly care about protecting the environment, knowledge about the most sustainable forms of packaging is limited. The story of International Paper (IP) began more than 125 years ago, with a focus on manufacturing a highly adaptable fiber-based product that changed the world through the proliferation of newspapers. Since the company’s origin, the world has undergone dramatic change. Containerboard mills convert trees to pulp and paper, and thus from an ordinary source, an extraordinary renewable resource is transformed into useful products. This report will outline the challenges associated with transitioning from a single-use economic model to one that prioritizes sustainable, circular use of resources in packaging, as well as comparing the relative advantages of a recycled/virgin fiber mix versus 100% recycled corrugated.

Download the white paper here

About International Paper

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com/.

About International Paper – EMEA

In Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), International Paper focuses on the production and marketing of fiber-based packaging and specialty pulp, employing approximately 4,400 people. As a leading supplier of high-quality corrugated containers for a multitude of applications, we serve customers throughout the region from our network of two recycled containerboard mills and 23 box plants in France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal and Spain. Specialty pulp is made in Gdansk, Poland. Other products available from International Paper in the region include a variety of Kraft linerboard and other pulp products.

By Evelyn Mitchell

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. At Regions Bank, we celebrate Pride month by honoring and supporting our associates, customers and community partners.

I AM. WE ARE. – Celebrating Regions Associates

Our collective history is part of who we are, and Regions is a stronger company today because of our associates.

Meet David

David, a Relationship Banker and Team Lead, shares his I AM story.

Meet Lilia

I AM a Branch Manager at Regions.

I AM a proud daughter, sister, and friend.

I AM a proud first-generation Mexican American. I represent a culture rich in history, values and vibrant traditions.

I AM a proud community volunteer. I have had the privilege of championing progress, inclusion and belonging through financial literacy – offering advice, guidance and education to build a stronger future for all.

I AM a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. Sharing my story has taught me resilience, courage, and the importance of unity. I am grateful for the support of my family and allies.

During Pride month, I encourage everyone to be themselves and celebrate their differences, abilities and talents.

WE ARE REGIONS

Because of who I AM, WE ARE more united, inclusive and proud.

Inclusive Prosperity

Regions Bank and Regions Foundation invest in helping individuals, families and businesses overcome financial challenges. The bank and the foundation are proud to support organizations that are making life better for members of the LGBTQ+ community, with a focus on education, housing and small-business success.

Education for All

Regions supports organizations with a focus on education and workforce readiness for all.

The Magic City Acceptance Academy enrolls students in grades 6-12 and provides support and assistance to LGBTQ+ youth and their families. The academy primarily serves students who have dropped out, are not thriving in traditional schools, or are enrolled in home-school programs. Regions Bank supports the school’s library and media center, including the purchase of books for classroom instruction, books in Spanish, texts for required curriculum and more.

A Place to Call Home

Supporting safe and affordable housing for all is part of Regions’ community engagement commitment to improve the communities where we live and work.

DOORWAYS Housing in St. Louis, Missouri, serves a widely diverse population at the intersection of poverty, homelessness, and illness from HIV. To reach clients outside of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, Regions Bank supports the DOORWAYS Outstate program that provides housing, rental and utility assistance and healthcare to residents of rural communities including Columbia, Cape Girardeau and parts of Southeast Missouri. Regions is a long-time supporter and provides additional resources through financial education, associate volunteerism and more.

Small Business Support and Economic Development

Regions recognizes the LGBTQ+ community’s contributions to economic success and small-business growth and is a long-time supporter of LGBTQ+ Chambers of Commerce across the markets the bank serves.

The Greater Miami LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) is the largest not-for-profit corporation in the county for gay and lesbian businesses. With more than 1,200 members, the Chamber’s mission is to promote a unified and thriving, gay and gay-friendly, business and professional community throughout Miami-Dade County. In addition to being an active chamber member, Regions Bank has supported the organization’s Young Professionals Network and Real Estate Council.

Financial Advice and Guidance

At Regions we are committed to supporting our customers by offering financial advice and guidance all year round. Regions Next Step financial wellness resources are designed to bolster money management skills and financial confidence. Relevant Insights:

Planning for Retirement: Tips for Same-Sex CouplesApplying for a Loan: Co-Signing for the First TimeBudgeting Tips for Non-Traditional Family Planning

Send a Free Ecard

Pride Month ecards are available to celebrate and raise awareness throughout the month.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Regions Bank

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) are important to Regions and support our business model. While our strategy will always evolve and grow, a foundation of building trust, fostering understanding and valuing differences remains constant.

DEI activities at Regions are focused on three areas of impact: workforce, workplace and marketplace.

Workforce: We view diversity as a competitive advantage that enhances business performance and generates innovative solutions by fostering a broader range of perspectives and ideas.Workplace: We create and maintain a work environment that is inclusive, and where associates are encouraged to collaborate across differences.Marketplace: We leverage DEI and social responsibility focus to strengthen our relationships with communities, clients, customers and external stakeholders.

Recommended Reading

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By Evelyn Mitchell

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. At Regions Bank, we celebrate Pride month by honoring and supporting our associates, customers and community partners.

I AM. WE ARE. – Celebrating Regions Associates

Our collective history is part of who we are, and Regions is a stronger company today because of our associates.

Meet David

David, a Relationship Banker and Team Lead, shares his I AM story.

Meet Lilia

I AM a Branch Manager at Regions.

I AM a proud daughter, sister, and friend.

I AM a proud first-generation Mexican American. I represent a culture rich in history, values and vibrant traditions.

I AM a proud community volunteer. I have had the privilege of championing progress, inclusion and belonging through financial literacy – offering advice, guidance and education to build a stronger future for all.

I AM a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. Sharing my story has taught me resilience, courage, and the importance of unity. I am grateful for the support of my family and allies.

During Pride month, I encourage everyone to be themselves and celebrate their differences, abilities and talents.

WE ARE REGIONS

Because of who I AM, WE ARE more united, inclusive and proud.

Inclusive Prosperity

Regions Bank and Regions Foundation invest in helping individuals, families and businesses overcome financial challenges. The bank and the foundation are proud to support organizations that are making life better for members of the LGBTQ+ community, with a focus on education, housing and small-business success.

Education for All

Regions supports organizations with a focus on education and workforce readiness for all.

The Magic City Acceptance Academy enrolls students in grades 6-12 and provides support and assistance to LGBTQ+ youth and their families. The academy primarily serves students who have dropped out, are not thriving in traditional schools, or are enrolled in home-school programs. Regions Bank supports the school’s library and media center, including the purchase of books for classroom instruction, books in Spanish, texts for required curriculum and more.

A Place to Call Home

Supporting safe and affordable housing for all is part of Regions’ community engagement commitment to improve the communities where we live and work.

DOORWAYS Housing in St. Louis, Missouri, serves a widely diverse population at the intersection of poverty, homelessness, and illness from HIV. To reach clients outside of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, Regions Bank supports the DOORWAYS Outstate program that provides housing, rental and utility assistance and healthcare to residents of rural communities including Columbia, Cape Girardeau and parts of Southeast Missouri. Regions is a long-time supporter and provides additional resources through financial education, associate volunteerism and more.

Small Business Support and Economic Development

Regions recognizes the LGBTQ+ community’s contributions to economic success and small-business growth and is a long-time supporter of LGBTQ+ Chambers of Commerce across the markets the bank serves.

The Greater Miami LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) is the largest not-for-profit corporation in the county for gay and lesbian businesses. With more than 1,200 members, the Chamber’s mission is to promote a unified and thriving, gay and gay-friendly, business and professional community throughout Miami-Dade County. In addition to being an active chamber member, Regions Bank has supported the organization’s Young Professionals Network and Real Estate Council.

Financial Advice and Guidance

At Regions we are committed to supporting our customers by offering financial advice and guidance all year round. Regions Next Step financial wellness resources are designed to bolster money management skills and financial confidence. Relevant Insights:

Planning for Retirement: Tips for Same-Sex CouplesApplying for a Loan: Co-Signing for the First TimeBudgeting Tips for Non-Traditional Family Planning

Send a Free Ecard

Pride Month ecards are available to celebrate and raise awareness throughout the month.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Regions Bank

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) are important to Regions and support our business model. While our strategy will always evolve and grow, a foundation of building trust, fostering understanding and valuing differences remains constant.

DEI activities at Regions are focused on three areas of impact: workforce, workplace and marketplace.

Workforce: We view diversity as a competitive advantage that enhances business performance and generates innovative solutions by fostering a broader range of perspectives and ideas.Workplace: We create and maintain a work environment that is inclusive, and where associates are encouraged to collaborate across differences.Marketplace: We leverage DEI and social responsibility focus to strengthen our relationships with communities, clients, customers and external stakeholders.

Recommended Reading

Regions Bank Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthRiding Forward: Students Can Enter to Win ScholarshipsRegions Bank Celebrates Women’s History MonthEveryday Heroes: Extraordinary Impact

Dow received three gold, five silver and four bronze Edison Awards in 2024Third consecutive year Dow has set the record for the most awards ever received by an organization in a single yearSeventh consecutive year Dow has received more awards than any other organization

MIDLAND, Mich, June 7, 2024 /3BL/ – For the third consecutive year, Dow (NYSE: DOW) has set an Edison Awards record for the most awards ever received by a single organization. Twelve Dow innovations have been recognized with three gold, five silver and four bronze Edison Awards in 2024. This also marks the seventh consecutive year that Dow has won more awards than any other organization.

“Dow’s unwavering commitment to excellence in engineering and science continues to drive groundbreaking innovation, enabling products that address global challenges, while also enhancing product performance and sustainability,” said A.N. Sreeram, chief technology officer and senior vice president of research & development at Dow. “Setting an Edison Awards record for the third consecutive year is a testament to the exceptional talent and collective effort of our teams in advancing materials science and delivering breakthrough technologies.”

The Dow innovations recognized offer distinct sustainability and performance benefits ranging from the incorporation of recycled materials to reducing energy and water consumption and beyond. The applications they support span industries such as building and construction, home and personal care, consumer goods, packaging and electronics.

Dow’s 2024 Edison Awards winners:

INVISU™ 7007 Water-Borne Label Adhesive won gold in the Coatings and Manufacturing category. The adhesive helps enable clean separation of film labels from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles during the recycling process, allowing them to be better designed for recyclability and transformed into high-quality recycled materials.

Predictive Intelligence (PI) won gold in the Digital Transformation and Data Governance category. It is an AI-driven initiative that uses advanced data analytics and machine learning to revolutionize the polyurethane (PU) formulation process and accelerate time to market of differentiated solutions. This flagship digitalization initiative from Dow, is a unified global data platform with an intuitive user interface that allows Dow scientists to instantly visualize, analyze and model thousands of ingredients and properties.

SPECFLEX™ CIR Polyurethane Series (formerly SPECFLEX™ C) received gold in the Circular Economy in Materials category. It is designed to help automotive OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) meet their market and regulatory demands for more circular products and reach their sustainability goals.

ECOGROUND™ AS 818 Emulsion received silver in the Future of Living category. It is an innovative sound dampening technology that uses recycled materials to create quieter, calmer buildings. It improves the acoustic performance of flooring by using recycled materials in a water-borne, easy-to-apply acrylic formulation that addresses the drawbacks of conventional prefabricated solutions.

PARALOID™ Additives received silver in the Resource Recovery and Environmental Conservation category. The additives facilitate polyvinyl butyral (PVB) upcycling for use in vinyl flooring and carpet backing applications. Although regularly used to modify the properties of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), significant innovation was required to enable the incorporation of acrylic PARALOID™ Additives into PVB recovered from windshields.

RHOBARR™ 135 Barrier Coating received silver in the Packaging and Construction Technologies category. It is a waterborne acrylic latex designed for paper and paperboard coatings in food packaging applications. This versatile emulsion is compatible with existing aqueous coating or printing methods and suitable for use in high-temperature applications such as ovens and microwaves.

The Renuva™ mattress recycling program received silver in the Circular Economy in Materials category. It revolutionizes the end-of-life fate of mattresses and enables the recycling of polyurethane foam from end-of-life mattresses into polyols for use in new mattresses and other applications.

DOWSIL™ TC-6032 Thermally Conductive Encapsulant won silver in the Energy Solutions category. It is a two-part product with a 1 to 1 ratio. This versatile and flowable solution is designed for efficient heat dissipation in electronic and electric components. Its flowable nature allows it to effortlessly fill and self-level after dispensing.

ECOSURF™ AEL-6880 Surfactant won bronze in the Environmental and Industrial Solutions category. This is a game-changer in laundry care, delivering optimal detergency, simplified formulation and reduced energy and water consumption. This innovative surfactant, crafted with safe materials is a solution tailored for use in highly concentrated detergent pods designed for cold- and low-water laundry.

ECOSENSE™ 2470 Surfactant won bronze in the Packaging and Construction Technologies category. It offers detergent manufacturers the opportunity to enhance their sustainability profile. Recycled carbon materials combine high performance with cutting-edge climate technology to enable quality and environmental benefits like reduced carbon footprint, temperature cleaning, streaking, and filming to multiple home care products such as laundry detergents and hard surface cleaners.

ELECPURE™ Technology for Electronic Processing won bronze in the Critical Human Infrastructure category. It plays a pivotal role in ensuring the cleanliness and efficiency of electronic materials. Developed with an innovative and energy-efficient purification process, ELECPURE™ electronic grade solvents remove >30 metal ion types to parts per trillion levels.

DOWSIL™ TC-5860 Thermally Conductive Compound received bronze in the Energy Solutions category. It provides photovoltaic (PV) inverters with long term reliable thermal management and performance helping to enable the global energy transition.

Learn more about these products and our past Edison Awards winners on our website: https://dow.inc/edison24.

The Edison Awards, named after the iconic American inventor Thomas Alva Edison, serve as a global platform to recognize, honor and foster innovation and innovators. Since its inception in 1987, the Edison Awards have been a beacon for acknowledging groundbreaking products, services, and business leaders. The 2024 honorees were announced during the 37th annual Edison Awards in Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.A.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

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Dow received three gold, five silver and four bronze Edison Awards in 2024Third consecutive year Dow has set the record for the most awards ever received by an organization in a single yearSeventh consecutive year Dow has received more awards than any other organization

MIDLAND, Mich, June 7, 2024 /3BL/ – For the third consecutive year, Dow (NYSE: DOW) has set an Edison Awards record for the most awards ever received by a single organization. Twelve Dow innovations have been recognized with three gold, five silver and four bronze Edison Awards in 2024. This also marks the seventh consecutive year that Dow has won more awards than any other organization.

“Dow’s unwavering commitment to excellence in engineering and science continues to drive groundbreaking innovation, enabling products that address global challenges, while also enhancing product performance and sustainability,” said A.N. Sreeram, chief technology officer and senior vice president of research & development at Dow. “Setting an Edison Awards record for the third consecutive year is a testament to the exceptional talent and collective effort of our teams in advancing materials science and delivering breakthrough technologies.”

The Dow innovations recognized offer distinct sustainability and performance benefits ranging from the incorporation of recycled materials to reducing energy and water consumption and beyond. The applications they support span industries such as building and construction, home and personal care, consumer goods, packaging and electronics.

Dow’s 2024 Edison Awards winners:

INVISU™ 7007 Water-Borne Label Adhesive won gold in the Coatings and Manufacturing category. The adhesive helps enable clean separation of film labels from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles during the recycling process, allowing them to be better designed for recyclability and transformed into high-quality recycled materials.

Predictive Intelligence (PI) won gold in the Digital Transformation and Data Governance category. It is an AI-driven initiative that uses advanced data analytics and machine learning to revolutionize the polyurethane (PU) formulation process and accelerate time to market of differentiated solutions. This flagship digitalization initiative from Dow, is a unified global data platform with an intuitive user interface that allows Dow scientists to instantly visualize, analyze and model thousands of ingredients and properties.

SPECFLEX™ CIR Polyurethane Series (formerly SPECFLEX™ C) received gold in the Circular Economy in Materials category. It is designed to help automotive OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) meet their market and regulatory demands for more circular products and reach their sustainability goals.

ECOGROUND™ AS 818 Emulsion received silver in the Future of Living category. It is an innovative sound dampening technology that uses recycled materials to create quieter, calmer buildings. It improves the acoustic performance of flooring by using recycled materials in a water-borne, easy-to-apply acrylic formulation that addresses the drawbacks of conventional prefabricated solutions.

PARALOID™ Additives received silver in the Resource Recovery and Environmental Conservation category. The additives facilitate polyvinyl butyral (PVB) upcycling for use in vinyl flooring and carpet backing applications. Although regularly used to modify the properties of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), significant innovation was required to enable the incorporation of acrylic PARALOID™ Additives into PVB recovered from windshields.

RHOBARR™ 135 Barrier Coating received silver in the Packaging and Construction Technologies category. It is a waterborne acrylic latex designed for paper and paperboard coatings in food packaging applications. This versatile emulsion is compatible with existing aqueous coating or printing methods and suitable for use in high-temperature applications such as ovens and microwaves.

The Renuva™ mattress recycling program received silver in the Circular Economy in Materials category. It revolutionizes the end-of-life fate of mattresses and enables the recycling of polyurethane foam from end-of-life mattresses into polyols for use in new mattresses and other applications.

DOWSIL™ TC-6032 Thermally Conductive Encapsulant won silver in the Energy Solutions category. It is a two-part product with a 1 to 1 ratio. This versatile and flowable solution is designed for efficient heat dissipation in electronic and electric components. Its flowable nature allows it to effortlessly fill and self-level after dispensing.

ECOSURF™ AEL-6880 Surfactant won bronze in the Environmental and Industrial Solutions category. This is a game-changer in laundry care, delivering optimal detergency, simplified formulation and reduced energy and water consumption. This innovative surfactant, crafted with safe materials is a solution tailored for use in highly concentrated detergent pods designed for cold- and low-water laundry.

ECOSENSE™ 2470 Surfactant won bronze in the Packaging and Construction Technologies category. It offers detergent manufacturers the opportunity to enhance their sustainability profile. Recycled carbon materials combine high performance with cutting-edge climate technology to enable quality and environmental benefits like reduced carbon footprint, temperature cleaning, streaking, and filming to multiple home care products such as laundry detergents and hard surface cleaners.

ELECPURE™ Technology for Electronic Processing won bronze in the Critical Human Infrastructure category. It plays a pivotal role in ensuring the cleanliness and efficiency of electronic materials. Developed with an innovative and energy-efficient purification process, ELECPURE™ electronic grade solvents remove >30 metal ion types to parts per trillion levels.

DOWSIL™ TC-5860 Thermally Conductive Compound received bronze in the Energy Solutions category. It provides photovoltaic (PV) inverters with long term reliable thermal management and performance helping to enable the global energy transition.

Learn more about these products and our past Edison Awards winners on our website: https://dow.inc/edison24.

The Edison Awards, named after the iconic American inventor Thomas Alva Edison, serve as a global platform to recognize, honor and foster innovation and innovators. Since its inception in 1987, the Edison Awards have been a beacon for acknowledging groundbreaking products, services, and business leaders. The 2024 honorees were announced during the 37th annual Edison Awards in Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.A.

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