Dow Automotive will supply the new Toyota Auris, available as a 5- or 3-door hatchback, with structural adhesives for the wheel houses. This is the first time that Dow Automotive will supply Toyota's UK plant in Sunderland for structural adhesive, but there is a long-standing relationship between the two companies with direct glazing adhesives in UK and France. Dow Automotive is supplying the same structural adhesive to other Toyota plants in Europe as well as North America.

Dow Automotive developed the first adhesive system for direct glazing applications more than 40 years ago, and now supplies manufacturers and aftermarket repair shops across the globe. More than 30 million new cars each year rely on direct glazing technology from Dow Automotive to improve vehicle safety and stability.

Structural bonding systems from Dow Automotive also have a long-standing reputation for improving vehicle performance. Depending on the specific application requirements, structural adhesives from Dow Automotive can help manufacturers reduce vehicle mass and weight, reduce system cost, improve robustness and provide added stability.

About Dow Automotive
Dow Automotive is a leading global provider of technology-driven solutions that meet consumer demand for vehicles that are safer, stronger, quieter, lighter, cleaner, comfortable and stylish. The organization provides plastics, adhesives, glass bonding systems, sealants, emissions control technology, films, fluids and structural enhancement and acoustical management solutions to OEM, tier and aftermarket customers around the world. For additional information about Dow Automotive products, services, and application development centers, visit www.dowautomotive.com.