Dow previews DOWSIL Power Edge insulating-glass system at Glasstec
Dow previews DOWSIL Power Edge insulating-glass system at Glasstec
Dow will showcase an innovation preview of the DOWSIL™ Power Edge System, an integrated insulating-glass edge system combining DOWSIL™ Power Edge 3000 reactive thermoplastic spacer technology with high-strength silicones, at Glasstec 2026 in Düsseldorf. The company will also preview DOWSIL™ Power Bond 9000, a pre-applied silicone strip for structural bonding intended to support productivity and material-efficient bonding. Dow specialists will be at Hall 11, Booth C67, October 20-23, 2026.
Dow's push to sell edge spacers, structural silicones and renovation services as one connected facade system could shape specification choices for glazing fabricators and facade builders serving the construction market.
Key facts
| Companies | Dow |
|---|---|
| Chemicals | reactive thermoplastic spacer, high-strength silicones, structural silicone, silicone strip |
| Location | Düsseldorf, Germany (Glasstec fairground, Hall 11, Booth C67) |
| Timing | 2026-10-20, October 20-23, 2026 |
| Partners | Markus Plettau (Dow Global Segment Leader Facade) |
| End uses | facade, insulating glass, structural glazing, window and renovation projects, weather sealing, repair, fire protection |
Market context
Silicone sealants and structural adhesives are widely used in building facades, where they bond glass panels to frames, seal joints against weather, and hold insulating glass units together over long service lives. Silicones are valued for flexibility across wide temperature ranges and durability under ultraviolet exposure. Warm-edge spacers, the strips that separate panes in double and triple glazing, are a key component because they influence thermal performance and condensation resistance. Demand for these products is driven mainly by new commercial and residential construction, facade renovation, and energy-efficiency rules that push building owners toward better-insulated windows. Glazing fabricators and facade contractors make specification decisions that determine which sealant and spacer systems are used, so bundled offerings that combine spacers, structural silicones and pre-applied bonding materials can influence which suppliers gain share. Such moves are generally a product-positioning story rather than a direct change in raw material supply or pricing.
Source: official release on corporate.dow.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.
About Dow
Diversified · United States · No. 4 in the Market Krystal chemical company ranking · chemical sales about $40B.
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