The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW)
Midland, MI 48674 (Map) Phone: 989-636-1000
Fax: 989-636-1830
Toll Free: 800-422-8193
http://www.dow.com
Overview
Dow Chemical is a leader in the production of plastics, chemicals, hydrocarbons, and agrochemicals. The largest chemical company in the US and #2 worldwide (ahead of ExxonMobil and behind BASF), Dow also is a leader in performance plastics (engineering plastics, polyurethanes, and materials for Dow Automotive). Other products include polyethylene resins for packaging (such as Styrofoam brand insulation), fibers, and films, as well as performance chemicals like acrylic acid. The company also manufactures commodity chemicals (chlor-alkalies and glycols) and agricultural chemicals. Its last unit, Hydrocarbons and Energy, makes petrochemicals. Dow also owns half of silicone products maker Dow Corning.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: DOW) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £39,719.2 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 7.5% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £399.9 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (79.9%) |
| 2008 Employees | 46,102 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 0.5% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW)
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Andrew N. Liveris (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| EVP, CFO, and Director | Geoffery E. (Geoff) Merszei Connect to this executive |
| EVP Business Services, Chief Sustainability Officer, and CIO | David E. (Dave) Kepler II Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW)
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW)
- Americas Styrenics LLC
- Dow AgroSciences LLC
- Dow Automotive
- Dow Chemical Canada Inc.
- Dow Chemical Company Limited
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Dow Corning Corporation
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #38 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
