Company Profile
The Dow Chemical Company
Company Overview
Dow combines the power of science and technology to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemicals, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2012, Dow had annual sales of $56.8 billion and employed approximately 54,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 36 countries across the globe. The Company conducts its worldwide operations through global businesses, which are reported in six operating segments: Electronic and Functional Materials, Coatings and Infrastructure Solutions, Agricultural Sciences, Performance Materials, Performance Plastics and Feedstocks and Energy.
Company History
Our founder, Herbert H. Dow, once said, “If you can’t do it better, why do it?” This is the attitude that has driven Dow people throughout our more than 100-year history. It’s all about pushing the boundaries of what the world thinks is possible to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. Over the years, our innovative solutions have served customers across the globe and helped address many of the world’s most challenging problems. Check out some highlights from our Company’s bold history.
Benefits
Dow is a company of dreamers, believers and solution providers. We offer long–term adventure and daily rewards along with the opportunity to carve out a unique and vibrant career. We expect and nurture leadership in every employee as we challenge each other to be the best. Our commitments include:
•Protecting the planet through responsible operations, unique collaborations, and the pursuit of breakthrough technologies aimed at solving world challenges.
•A workplace that thrives on employee development, proactive career feedback, health and wellness offerings, flexible work policies, diversity and inclusion, recognition and employee engagement.
•A creative, dynamic and friendly work environment that values diverse perspectives, is mutually respectful, and benefits from the vision and mentoring of leaders who rank among the best in the industry.
You can dream big dreams and take bold steps at Dow. Our global scale and breadth offer the flexibility to seek multiple careers within one company. We deeply value, reward, and recognize excellence at all levels.
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