Electronics Solutions

Midland, Mich. – February 15, 2010 – The Dow Corning Americas Electronics Channel Team is pleased to announce Krayden, Inc. is the recipient of the Distributor of the Year Award for 2009. This is the second consecutive year Krayden has earned the Distributor of the Year award. The company achieved the award by earning the highest number of points in the 2009 Channel Incentive Program, which measures the contributions of our Electronic Material Distributors towards goals that execute our strategic initiatives and grow our business. In light of the difficult economic climate of 2009, the fact that Krayden could not only grow our business, but meet our mutual strategic initiatives was outstanding.

Krayden will be presented with a cash award as well as a plaque at an upcoming executive recognition event.

Arthur Hanlon, Global Commercial Director for the Electronics Business noted, “This prestigious recognition for Krayden, Inc. is well deserved. To win this award under the difficult market conditions of 2009 is noteworthy. It speaks to the outstanding dedication of the entire Krayden team. We appreciate Krayden’s continued contributions toward both our success and the success of the customers they serve”.
“The Distributor of the Year Award is designed to recognize outstanding distribution performance for Dow Corning electronics products. The criteria include promotion of new products and/or new market penetration, identifying and closing new business resulting in new-in-year sales, business to business excellence and financial performance. These measurements are valuable in highlighting those distribution partners who provide the highest level of support to Dow Corning’s customers”, commented Lori Arthur, Channel Manager for North America Electronics Business.

Krayden, Inc. has been an authorized electronics distributor with Dow Corning for over 20 years. Krayden, Inc. is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Website: www.krayden.com

This is the second consecutive year Krayden has earned the Distributor of the Year award. The company achieved the award by earning the highest number of points in the 2009 Channel Incentive Program, which measures the contributions of our Electronic Material Distributors towards goals that execute our strategic initiatives and grow our business.