DOW (NYSE:DOW) (NYSE: DOW) is a leading global materials science company specializing in the production of chemicals, plastics and performance technologies. Headquartered in Midland, Michigan, the company develops and manufactures a broad portfolio of products used in industrial, consumer and infrastructure applications. Dow operates through three core segments—Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings—serving markets ranging from packaging and transportation to electronics and consumer care.
Within its Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment, Dow provides engineered resins and specialty polymers designed for food and pharmaceutical packaging, flexible films and performance molded parts. The Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment offers key building blocks such as ethylene, propylene and heavy feedstocks, along with solutions for water treatment, adhesives and sealants. Dow’s Performance Materials & Coatings business focuses on advanced silicones, protective coatings, epoxy and polyurethane systems that cater to the construction, automotive and consumer electronics industries.
Founded in 1897 by chemist Herbert H. Dow, Dow has grown from a regional chemical producer into a multinational enterprise with operations in over 160 countries. The company underwent a major corporate restructuring in 2019 when it separated from DowDuPont to emerge as an independent, publicly traded entity focused exclusively on materials science innovation. Throughout its history, Dow has established research and development centers around the world, forging partnerships with academic institutions and industry consortia to advance sustainability and circular economy initiatives.
Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Fitterling, Dow continues to emphasize safer chemistry, resource efficiency and carbon reduction across its value chain. The company maintains a strong global presence, with manufacturing facilities and technical service centers spanning North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. By aligning its product portfolio to high-growth end markets and reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship, Dow aims to deliver long-term value for customers, stakeholders and communities worldwide.
