Damien Polansky Appointed to TIA Board

Thursday, Mar 31, 2011

Houston, Texas, U.S.A. – March 30, 2011 –Dow Wire & Cable is proud to announce that Damien Polansky, Global Telecommunications Platform Leader, has been appointed to the board of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). TIA is the leading trade association representing the global information and communications technology industries through standards development, government affairs, business opportunities, market intelligence, certification and world-wide environmental regulatory compliance. Board members are selected from among member companies and are responsible for formulating policy.

“Damien’s participation on the TIA board has two-fold benefit,” said Tim Laughlin, General Manager, Dow Wire & Cable. “We’ll be able to share the material science and technology expertise of The Dow Chemical Company in an industry that continues to demand technology and new innovation to meet the fast pace of the telecommunication industry for the transmission and distribution of voice, video, and data.  Dow will have the ability to further enhance its Dow Inside brand identity in a marketplace strategic to our growth.”

Dow Wire & Cable has been active in the telecommunications industry for nearly six decades, supplying a full line of jacketing and insulation materials for hard-wired equipment, wireless communications and RF, coaxial and fiber optic cables. Now, with the introduction of DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ bio-based plasticizers, Dow Wire & Cable can also address environmental considerations in telecommunications end products.

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“TIA’s member companies represent the entire supply chain of the information and communications technology industry,” said Grant Seiffert, President, TIA. “We were attracted to both Dow’s longevity in the marketplace and its reputation for putting science to work to find solutions benefitting the industry and Damien’s passion for challenging the status quo and delivering innovation.”

Polansky has been with Dow since 1997 and joined Dow Wire & Cable in 2009. He holds a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. Polansky was nominated by Fred McDuffee, President of Sumitomo Electric Lightwave and current TIA board member. 

About Dow Wire & Cable

Dow Wire & Cable, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”), is a leading global provider of products, technology, solutions and expertise that sets industry standards for reliability, longevity, efficiency, ease of installation and protection that the industry can count on in the transmission, distribution and consumption of power, voice and data. Understanding that collaboration is essential to success, Dow Wire & Cable works together with cable makers, utilities, municipalities, testing institutes and other organizations around the world to develop solutions and create mutual value that will sustain the industry for years to come. For more information, visit www.dowwireandcable.com.

About Dow

Dow combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, Dow had annual sales of $53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.

About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents the global information and communications technology (ICT) industry through standards development, advocacy, tradeshows, business opportunities, market intelligence and world-wide environmental regulatory analysis. Since 1924, TIA has been enhancing the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment and entertainment. For more information, visit tiaonline.org.

Source: Dow Wire and Cable