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The Dow Chemical Company Company Profile

Tushar Wandare Published 23 Sep 2025 Updated 23 Sep 2025

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The Dow Chemical Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area, and Competitors

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Description

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Company Name

The Dow Chemical Company

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Website

www.dow.com

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Established Date

1897

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Headquartered

United States

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Market Position/ History

The Dow Chemical Company was founded in 1897 by chemist Herbert Henry Dow and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan, U.S.

In the 1930s, Dow began producing plastic resins and from 1940 to 1941, Dow built its first plant in Freeport, Texas to produce magnesium extracted from seawater rather than underground brine.

In the course of time, the company acquired several companies such as Rohm & Haas, Nuvosun, Clean Filtration Technology, EniChem S.p.A., and others.

The company operates 104 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs around 35,800 people.

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Sales Area

Worldwide

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Manufacturing Location

Asia Pacific: 18 manufacturing sites in 10 countries

EMEAI: 37 manufacturing sites in 15 countries

Latin America: 15 manufacturing sites in 4 countries

U.S. & Canada: 34 manufacturing sites in 2 countries

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Ticker

NYSE: DOW

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No. of Employees

35,800

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Competitors

PPG Industries, Inc.

Syensqo

Flamemaster Corp.

Chemetall GmbH

H.B. Fuller Company (Royal Adhesives & Sealants)

Permatex

Master Bond Inc.

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CEO

Jim Fitterling

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Ownership Type

Public

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Contact Information

2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, Michigan 48674, United States

Tel: (989) 636-1000

Business Segment or Overview of The Dow Chemical Company

The Dow Chemical Company is a US-based chemical company. It conducts its operations through six global business operating segments including Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings.

The Packaging & Specialty Plastics operating segment consists of two businesses such as Hydrocarbons & Energy and Packaging and Specialty Plastics. Ethylene, propylene, benzene, Butadiene, Acrylics, bio-based plasticizers, copolymer, elastomers, ethylene copolymer resins, and others.

The Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure operating segment consists of Industrial Solutions, Polyurethanes & Construction Chemicals. These two segments provide Butyl glycol ethers, VERSENE, Chelants, UCAR Deicing Fluids, Aniline, caustic soda, ethylene dichloride ("EDC"), methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (“MDI”), many others.

The Performance Materials & Coatings operating segment consists of two global businesses such as Coatings & Performance Monomers and Consumer Solutions. This segment offers ACOUSTICRYL Liquid-Applied Sound, Damping Technology; acrylates; ACRYSOL Rheology Modifiers; Adhesives and sealants; antifoams and surfactants; coatings, and controlled release among others.

Aerospace Adhesive and Sealants Product Types Specification

Product

Product Description

Aerospace and Defense

Adhesive and sealant formulations can be classified in a number of ways, including organic or inorganic; acrylic-, polyurethane- or silicone-based; and moisture, heat or UV curing, among others. They are used to achieve reliable, long-lasting bonds with a wide range of substrates, including ceramics, metals, glass and filled plastics, without the need for mechanical fastening and clamping.

Advancements in aerospace are revolutionizing global communication, with increasing launch cadence and frequency.

The growing demand for cost-effective, reliable, and scalable protective materials is at an all-time high.

Satellites play a key role in enhancing global connectivity, relying on protective materials for faster and more reliable networks.

The challenge lies in developing lighter, innovative protective materials with a global supply chain to support the industry's needs.

Silicone, a pioneering material in aerospace, continues to be recognized as an industry standard due to its extraordinary properties.

The commitment to remaining at the forefront of aerospace innovation is driven by the continued exploration of next-generation materials within the Dow Aerospace Ecosystem.

Collaboration on advanced materials offers infinite possibilities for the future of aerospace applications.

Tushar Wandare
I am Tushar Wandare, a research analyst with experience across multiple domains, including Food and Beverages. My role involves conducting in-depth research, analyzing large data sets, and delivering valuable insights t…

Profile Details

  • Published 23 Sep 2025
  • Last Updated 23 Sep 2025
  • Reading Time~5 minutes
  • CoverageSWOT, Financials, Key Employees, History

Table of Contents

    • 1.1 About The Dow Chemical Company
    • 1.2 Key Facts
    • 1.3 Key Employees
      • 1.3.1 Key Employee Biographies
    • 1.4 History
    • 1.5 Locations & Subsidiaries
      • 1.5.1 Head Office
      • 1.5.2 Other Locations & Subsidiaries
    • 2.1 Company Overview
    • 2.2 Business Segments
    • 2.3 R&D Overview
    • 2.4 Brands
    • 2.5 Key Company Statistics
    • 2.6 Key Financials (2015–2019)
    • 2.7 Share Holder Analysis
    • 2.8 Regional Presence
    • 2.9 Services Offered
    • 3.1 Strengths
    • 3.2 Weaknesses
    • 3.3 Opportunities
    • 3.4 Threats
    • 3.5 Key Competitors
    • 4.1 Company Metrics
    • 4.2 Key Investors
    • 4.3 Recent Funding & Valuation
    • 4.4 Historical Funding & Valuation
    • 5.1 Acquisitions
    • 5.2 Partnerships
    • 6.1 Latest News & Announcements
    • 6.2 Strategic Initiatives
    • 7.1 Summary of Findings
    • 7.2 Strategic Recommendations

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