Dow Corning, the leading world manufacturer and distributor of silicon products, is investing in Seneffe. The company has purchased a 17 hectare site on the Feluy industrial estate.

"The products manufactured by the company throughout the world will pass through Feluy before being redistributed to the European Union, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia." said Marc Van der Veen, Logistics Manager for Dow Corning Europe.

Tens of millions of euros will be required to develop the centre. Dow Corning already has a distribution centre in the Garocentre Nord area but the buildings are starting to dilapidate.

The future Feluy distribution centre should have a capacity of 1000 tonnes per day. The stock will comprise "hazardous" products as was already the case at Garocentre. This distribution centre will receive "Grand Seveso" accreditation. The project will also include the creation of a car park, amenities and greenery.

The new site should employ some 130 people. Some of the workers currently employed at Garocentre should be redeployed to the new site. Dow Corning has more than 20,000 clients worldwide and more than 7000 products in its catalogue. Dow Corning employs 600 people in Belgium.
F.Sch.

LA DH - 05/02/2009