DOW (NYSE:DOW) is a global materials science company headquartered in Midland, Michigan, with historical roots tracing back to The Dow Chemical Company founded in 1897. The modern Dow was re-established as an independent, publicly traded company in 2019 following the separation of DowDuPont, and it operates as a major supplier of chemical intermediates, plastics and performance materials to industrial, commercial and consumer markets around the world.
The company’s product portfolio encompasses a wide range of commodity and specialty chemical products, including plastics and polymers, silicones and other specialty materials, industrial intermediates and performance coatings. These products are used in packaging, infrastructure, transportation, consumer goods, electronics, water treatment and agriculture applications, among others. Dow combines large-scale manufacturing with research and development to tailor materials for specific customer needs.
Dow organizes its offerings to serve a global customer base across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and other regions, operating production facilities and technology centers worldwide. Its customers include manufacturers of consumer packaged goods, automotive and aerospace firms, construction and infrastructure companies, and producers in the electronics and energy sectors.
The company is led by CEO Jim Fitterling and emphasizes innovation, operational reliability and sustainability in its strategic priorities. Dow invests in material science R&D and collaborates with partners to develop circular-economy solutions, product formulations with lower environmental impact, and technologies aimed at improving product performance for end markets.
