Bio-based stretch films address brand owners’ increasing demand for renewable plastics that reduce carbon footprint without compromising performance HORGEN, Switzerland and Värnamo, Sweden – May 5th, 2020 – Dow (NYSE: DOW), and stretch film manufacturer Doxa Plast together announce the commercialization of a family of bio-based high-performance stretch films aimed at addressing the increasing demand for more sustainable solutions that use alternative renewable feedstocks helping to reduce carbon footprint. Reborn, the new range of stretch films by Doxa Plast, integrates Dow’s bio-based linear low-density polyethylene, ELITE™ 5230GC R Enhanced Polyethylene Resin, which is produced from renewable feedstock. The feedstock comes from residues of paper production from sustainably managed forests in Finland. Unlike other alternative renewable feedstocks, it does not compete with the human food chain, and no extra land is required for its production. The films are produced in Doxa’s factory in Sweden, which due to the short supply chain also contributes to reducing carbon footprint. “This joint effort is the latest example of Dow’s ambition to work with industry partners to enable a shift to a circular economy for plastics by integrating recycled content and renewable feedstocks into production processes”, said Carolina Gregorio, marketing manager at Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics EMEA. “We are continuously exploring alternative feedstocks to reduce the amount of fossil fuel resources required for production. We’re proud to see these solutions helping converters and brand owners meet their sustainability packaging goals.” The new bio-based stretch film range is optimized for downgauging without compromising on functionality. Using a patented technology, Doxa Plast offers thin stretch films down to four microns of thickness, while maintaining high level performance for improved load pallet stability and reducing overall packaging material. “Our vision for 2020 is to offer our customers the option to choose carbon neutral versions of all our products. Dow’s bio-based resins are a major contributor to help us achieve this because they enable us to move towards a carbon neutral stretch film,” said Sandra-Stina Vesterlund, managing director at Doxa Plast. “Our new Reborn family of sustainable solutions make it possible to reduce, reuse, recycle and redefine plastics without compromising performance and therefore meet our customer’s business and sustainability needs. At Doxa Plast we do not compromise, we stretch the possibilities”. Dow’s bio-based polyethylene portfolio is produced using bio-naphtha from tall oil, which is a byproduct of paper pulp production. This new supply chain from bio-feedstocks enables a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to standard fossil-derived PE resins. In addition, our PE resins production is certified by ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) based on a mass balance approach. This approach helps industries become more sustainable by supporting the sourcing of sustainable ingredients within complex manufacturing or production systems, meaning all steps meet traceability criteria. About Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics Packaging and Specialty Plastics (P&SP), a business unit of Dow (NYSE: DOW), combines core strengths of R&D, worldwide reach, broad product lines and industry expertise to deliver high performing technologies for end use markets in food packaging, personal hygiene, infrastructure, consumer goods and transportation. P&SP is one of the world’s largest producers of polyethylene resins, functional polymers, and adhesives, and enabled by Pack Studios, is a leading innovator and collaborator across the value chain on sustainable application development and circular economy life-cycle design for plastics. www.dowpackaging.com About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company’s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company. Dow’s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure and consumer care. Dow operates 109 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 36,500 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2019. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter. About Doxa Plast Doxa Plast in Värnamo is a company founded 1993 by Stig Claesson. The Claesson family has always been driven to achieve superior abilities by thinner stretch film. Doxa is a leading brand in inventing new solutions to meet the markets demand for sustainable stretch film. In 2013 the unique patent for “Doxess” revolutionized the market and has since then been the thinnest stretch film. By reducing, reusing, recycling and redefine plastics, Doxa Plastics has made a mark in the industry and revealing themselves as a cutting-edge innovator. Reborn is an important step to prove the solution for sustainable plastics is a reachable goal. For more information, please visit www.doxaplastics.com. For further information, please contact: Ana Braga Dow +41 44 728 21 54 abbraga@dow.com Sandra-Stina Vesterlund Doxa Plast +4670 521 04 80 sandra@doxaplastics.com

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The trend to reduce End-of-Line production cost in low-speed lines by replacing manual palletising operations with compact and user-friendly cobotic palletisers continues to rise – especially due to the very fast Return on Investment of these solutions. Nevertheless, the spread of this still rather new automation technology has often been limited by its payload capability and working envelope. But today, Sidel launch an extension to their CoboAccess_Pal cobotic palletising range featuring the highest case payload on the market in its category. The new M version of Sidel’s cobotic palletiser features a Yaskawa HC20, allowing for a case payload of up to 14 kg with a very significant reach of 1,700 mm – thus addressing the two most sought after factors for palletising. “Sidel are the first in Europe to embed the Yaskawa HC20 for palletising tasks. With the CoboAccess_Pal M version, we can now answer a wider scope of palletising needs within the Food, Home and Personal Care segments,” says Florian Marlot, product manager for the CoboAccess_Pal platform at Sidel. Reaching any expected pallet height up to 1,900 mm and speeds up to 6 cycles per minute, the equipment still allows for free and safe interactions between the operators and the fenceless cell. Florian Marlot explains: “Cobotics is an increasingly crucial asset in End-of-Line operations. It reduces End-of-Line production cost while improving the operators’ working conditions, freeing them from the very strenuous manual palletising tasks.” Delivering maximum performance on a reduced overall footprint, CoboAccess_Pal M version maintains the best attributes of Sidel’s established cobotic palletising range. It still includes its proven industrial automation platform based on PC and PLC, guaranteeing high machine reliability and fast machine re-start after stoppages. Moreover, the intuitive HMI offers a user-friendly experience. Also, PalDesigner®, which has been used on the market to this end for many years across various Sidel palletising solutions, allows for an autonomous new format and pallet pattern creation. “Almost two years after the initial launch of the S version and with more than 50 installed units, this latest expansion of our portfolio is perfectly completing our range of cobotic palletisers to answer any type of need,” concludes Florian Marlot. Editors Note: The images within this document are for illustrative purposes only and should not be used for reproduction. If high resolution copies are not attached with the document, please contact Nikolaus Schreck at F&H Porter Novelli for copies – see contact details below. ----------------------------------- For editorial, advertising and sponsorship enquiries, please contact: F&H Porter Novelli Nikolaus Schreck, Senior Consultant Tel: +49 (0) 89 12175 123 Email: sidel@fundh.de

In the aluminium industry, some markets, such as the automotive industry, have been hit to the core by the corona crisis, resulting in extremely painful declines in incoming orders and sales. However, there was also positive news from other markets of the aluminium industry, such as the packaging sector, according to Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie e. V. (GDA). The aluminium packaging industry remained robust even during the crisis due to lively demand from the beverage, food and pharmaceutical sectors. The declining demand from traditional and in particular high-priced cosmetics segments was compensated for in part by the booming demand for hygiene products such as disinfectants. After initial impairments in the cross-border transport of goods, German manufacturers of aluminium packaging report smoothly functioning supply chains for incoming and outgoing goods. Thus, in no phase of the corona crisis was there an undersupply of aluminium, printing inks, varnishes, closures and finished packaging. "The 'Made in Germany' quality label has once again been emphatically confirmed here and ensured maximum customer satisfaction," says Johannes Schick, chairman of GDA's Tubes, Cans and Impact Extruded Parts Division. In some cases German manufacturers, who have well managed the corona crisis so far thanks also to the active support of trade associations and politicians, have been able to stand in for manufacturers from other countries and supply customers with quality products in these difficult times. In addition to flexible and tailored production planning in the companies, the activities of the associations were particularly helpful here, which ultimately led to confirmation by the responsible Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture that packaging is an essential component of the system-relevant food supply for the German population. "GDA's support was of great value to us in the intensive discussions at state, district and municipal level because it also helped to ensure smooth operations in times of crisis," emphasises Johannes Schick. However, the pleasing customer demand in the first four months of this year has now given way to significantly reduced order activity in some market segments. The inventories built up by customers, the falling demand for cosmetic products from parts of Europe and major export markets such as the USA and Latin America, where the crisis only began to show its devastating effects after a time lag, are causing many customers to act more cautiously. Johannes Schick is therefore looking ahead to the coming months with slightly muted optimism: "We hope that the reduction in inventories now underway among customers, the changed consumer behaviour in some core markets and weakening export markets are only a temporary phenomenon and will not have a negative impact on the utilisation of production capacities of German manufacturers.” _____________________________________ Your contact: Georg Grumm Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie e. V. (GDA) T +49 211 4796-160 E georg.grumm@aluinfo.de

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