Following the grand opening of the Dow Microbial Control Customer Application Centre (CAC) in Melbourne, Dow Microbial Control customers in Australia and New Zealand now have access to state-of-the-art testing laboratories and innovative formulations, in line with local regulatory requirements.
Senior management from Dow Microbial Control, including Mark Henning, global general manager Dow Microbial Control and Rick Strittmatter, global research and development director for Dow Microbial Control, John Williamson, sales director thermosets South Asia, Dow Chemical (Australia) Limited; and Henry Chin, regional commercial manager for Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand were joined by more than 60 customers from a spectrum of industries. The Dow Microbial Control Academy also conducted its first training courses in Australia, focused on the latest technologies and trends in microbial control. Following the launch event, guests were invited to take part in a tour of the new facility in Altona, Melbourne, gaining insights into microbial solutions specific to the Asia Pacific region. As an ever developing industry, the global biocides and specialty chemicals industries are growing at an average of 10% to 15%, with Australia and New Zealand experiencing growth rates in these key areas of about 8% year-onyear. “With new energy sources, an area that deals with complex microbial challenges, becoming increasingly important in Australia, we feel this is a timely opportunity to launch the Customer Application Centre in Melbourne,” said Mark Henning. “The facility will be a valuable resource to various industries that require innovative and expert knowledge to help solve new challenges to microbial problems. Customers can work together with experts to address microbial control needs and develop unique product formulations that will help us meet local regulations and environmental standards and conditions.”
