Dow Corning Reports Solid Q1 2011

Dow Corning reported increased sales and a solid income in first quarter 2011, with an adjusted net income of $175 million and quarterly sales of $1.58 billion. The company said its Q1 profits were softened by sharply rising materials and energy costs. Dow Corning also reported continuing growth for silicones in emerging economies throughout Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.