Company Summary: Dow Inc. is a global materials science company that combines chemistry, biology, and physics expertise to develop innovative products and solutions essential to human progress. With a presence in over 100 countries, Dow is committed to being the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive, and customer-centric materials science company in the world. They focus on delivering positive impact for sustainable value creation, addressing global challenges through their materials science expertise and collaborations.
Main Markets: Dow serves a wide range of industries globally, with a significant presence in the Middle East for over 50 years. Their main markets include:
- Agriculture, Feed and Animal Care
- Beauty and Personal Care
- Building, Construction and Infrastructure
- Chemical Manufacturing and Industrial
- Consumer Goods and Appliances
- Electronics
- Films, Tapes and Release Liners
- Food and Beverage
- Healthcare and Hygiene
- Home Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
- Mobility (automotive industry)
- Oil, Gas and Mining
- Packaging Materials
- Paints, Inks and Coatings
- Power, Water and Telecommunications
- Pulp and Paper
- Textiles, Leather and Nonwovens
Main Product Technologies & Descriptions: Dow offers a broad range of differentiated technology-based products that enhance performance, durability, aesthetics, and sustainability across industries. Some of their key product technologies include:
- Additives and Modifiers: Innovative, high-performance materials that enable enhanced product performance.
- Adhesives and Sealants: Formulations that create reliable, long-lasting bonds for a wide range of substrates and applications.
- Amines and Chelants: Versatile chemicals enabling a wide range of functionality in various products.
- Conductive Materials: Materials that improve reliability and performance for electronic components, often with thermal and electrical conductivity.
- Elastomers and Plastomers: Products that improve and combine mechanical performance, chemical resistance, and flexibility for diverse applications.
- Foam Control Agents: Used to manage and prevent foam in industrial processes and products.
- Gels, Encapsulants and Conformal Coatings: Materials used for protection and insulation in electronics and other sensitive applications.
- Lubricants and Fluids: Designed for various industrial and consumer applications, ensuring smooth operation and protection.
- Monomers: Building block chemicals used in the production of polymers and other chemical compounds.
- Optical Materials: Solutions for applications requiring specific light transmission or manipulation.
- Plastic Additives: Enhance properties and processing of plastics.
- Polyethylene: A versatile polymer used in packaging, films, pipes, and various other products.
- Polyurethanes: Polymers with diverse applications in insulation, sealants, coatings, and foams.
- Release Coating Systems and Agents: Materials that facilitate the easy release of products from molds or surfaces.
- Resins, Binders and Film Formers: Crucial components in paints, coatings, adhesives, and other applications to provide binding and film-forming properties.
- Silicones, Silicone-Organic Hybrids and Silanes: Offer a range of performance benefits including temperature resistance, flexibility, and water repellency in various applications.
- Solvents and Glycols: Used in formulations and processes across many industries.
- Specialty Polymers and Compounds: Tailored polymer solutions for specific performance requirements.
Surfactants, Emulsifiers and Polyglycols: Used to modify surface tension, blend immiscible liquids, and provide various functional properties in cleaning, personal care, and other formulations.
