Dow Inc. operates in the materials and chemicals sector, developing products used across a wide range of industries worldwide. Headquartered in Midland, Michigan, the company provides materials science solutions for applications in packaging, infrastructure, mobility, electronics, and consumer-related industries.

Dow primarily operates as a B2B supplier, producing chemical materials and industrial inputs used by manufacturers across multiple supply chains.

Its product portfolio includes:

• Plastics and resins used in consumer and industrial packaging.

• Chemical intermediates applied in infrastructure, energy, and construction.

• Performance materials such as silicones, coatings, and specialty chemicals.

• Solutions focused on durability, energy efficiency, and industrial performance.

The company serves customers globally, with manufacturing facilities and operations primarily located across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Performance is influenced by global industrial demand, commodity and energy price cycles, feedstock costs, and broader macroeconomic conditions.

Dow Inc. shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker DOW.

History and Development

Dow’s origins trace back to the company founded by Herbert Henry Dow, which became one of the leading chemical producers in the United States.

Throughout the twentieth century, the company expanded its product portfolio and global presence, developing materials and technologies used in industries such as plastics, agriculture, electronics, and infrastructure.

In a major restructuring within the global chemical industry, Dow and DuPont merged and later separated their operations into independent companies focused on different segments.

As part of this process, Dow Inc. emerged as the company dedicated to the materials science business, bringing together operations related to plastics, industrial chemicals, and performance materials.

Since becoming an independent company, Dow has focused on innovation in materials science, operational efficiency, and sustainability initiatives, including investments in circular economy solutions, emissions reduction, and more sustainable packaging technologies.

Today, Dow operates as one of the largest global materials science companies, supplying essential products and technologies to industrial markets worldwide.