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Dow Automotive supplies adhesives for new Ford F-150

12 Feb '15

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A business unit of Dow Chemical Company, Dow Automotive Systems said it is the structural adhesives supplier for the 2015 Ford F-150, which launched in November.

With a front-end, cab, box and tailgate made out of aluminum alloy and a frame made out of high-strength lightweight steel, the F-150 utilises Betamate structural adhesives for durability, weight reduction and improved manufacturing efficiencies.

“This technology demonstrates Dow’s commitment to supplying solutions that meet specific customer needs and product specifications,” Dow Automotive said.

“Dow Automotive Systems has worked closely with Ford to customise an adhesive solution for the F-150 that supports their specifications for design, manufacturing and sustainability,” said Steve Henderson, president, Dow Automotive Systems.

He added, “We can tailor materials like adhesives to meet very specific targets and support a wide range of objectives across the entire vehicle platform and the Ford F-150 is an exciting demonstration of the strength of aluminum in meeting lightweight objectives.”

In addition to supplying Betmate adhesives, Dow Automotive is also the supplier of Betaseal glass bonding adhesives, which is the windshield bonding material in the F-150.

Dow Automotive Systems is a global provider of collaborative solutions and advanced materials for automotive and commercial transportation original equipment manufacturers, tier suppliers and aftermarket customers.

Its materials focus includes structural, elastic and rubber-to-substrate adhesive solutions; polyurethane foams and acoustical management solutions; innovative composite technologies; films and fluids with an emphasis on achieving customer and corporate sustainability goals.

Offices and application development centers are located around the world to ensure regionalised technical, engineering and commercial support for customers and industry groups. (AR)

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