Dow

Name

Dow

Legal name

Dow Inc.

Website

https://dow.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals and Materials Science

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (32519)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering Plastics & Performance Resins (PC, PA, POM, PBT, PMMA) (IMAEADAI)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals
• Materials science
• Polyethylene polymers
• Thermal management materials
• Sustainable packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Midland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Packaging and Specialty Plastics: Primary revenue driver including polyethylene, polypropylene, and specialty polymers. Segment generated approximately $23 billion in 2025 sales under leadership of Karen Carter. Benefits from US ethane-based cost advantage amid Middle East supply disruptions.
2. Performance Materials and Coatings: Higher-margin specialty materials including coatings, adhesives, sealants, and performance chemicals for construction, automotive, and industrial applications.
3. Industrial Intermediates and Infrastructure: Industrial chemicals and infrastructure materials serving construction, energy, and industrial sectors with diversified product portfolio.
4. Specialty Silicones: High-growth specialty silicones for mobility, electronics, and healthcare sectors. Target of ~$100 million investment through 2027 for capacity expansion in US, China, and Japan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dow is a materials science company that manufactures and sells specialty chemicals, polymers (polyethylene and polypropylene), specialty silicones, performance coatings, and packaging materials to industrial customers. Its integrated portfolio spans commodity plastics to advanced specialty materials such as DOW Cooling Science thermal management solutions, DOWSIL silicone products, low-carbon Decarbia™ offerings, and recyclable food packaging solutions like Multiboard CirculaRR and mono-material MDO-PE pouches.

Product overview

Dow is a materials science company offering a diversified portfolio of products spanning specialty silicones, thermal management solutions, packaging materials, and performance chemicals. Key products include DOW Cooling Science (total thermal management for AI/data centers), specialty silicone products (liquid silicone rubber, engineering silicones, thermal management materials), and sustainable packaging solutions (Multiboard CirculaRR, mono-material pouches, D-PAK cartons). The company serves mobility, electronics, healthcare, packaging, construction, and industrial sectors through regional manufacturing operations in the US, China, Japan, and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DOW Cooling Science: Total thermal management solution for AI servers, data centers, and advanced packaging technologies integrating materials, testing capabilities, customer co-development, and process optimization
• Decarbia™
• Multiboard CirculaRR
• Mono-material MDO-PE pouch

Products and services

• DOW Cooling Science Total thermal management solution for AI servers, data centers, and advanced packaging technologies, integrating proprietary materials, in-house testing capabilities, customer co-development, and process optimization under a "Shift Left" strategy that brings material validation into the conceptual design phase.
• Specialty Silicone Products Portfolio including liquid silicone rubber, engineering silicone materials, and thermal management materials science solutions for mobility, electronics, and healthcare sectors, produced through a regional "local-for-local" manufacturing model in the US, China, and Japan.
• DOWSIL EG-4175 Silicone Gel Silicone gel formulation for electric vehicle and renewable energy modules, providing thermal management and sealing capabilities for high-power electronics applications.
• Decarbia™ Low-Carbon Product Portfolio Low-carbon product portfolio with Product Carbon Footprint certificates distributed across beauty, personal care, home care, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial performance sectors, using ISO14067 and GHG Protocol Product Standard methodology and a Carbon Footprint Ledger.
• Multiboard CirculaRR Fiber-based food packaging solution made entirely from recycled cartonboard and advanced recycled polyethylene, certified ISCC PLUS and ISEGA compliant, recyclable within existing mixed paper recycling streams, and designed for frozen foods, fruit trays, and dry pet food.
• Mono-material MDO-PE Pouch Mono-material pouch with matte surface jointly developed with Walki for food packaging, designed to support recyclability and align with EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation requirements, targeting frozen food pouches with potential for dry foods and fresh food packaging using modified atmosphere packaging.
• D-PAK Cartons Cartons incorporating recycled and renewable polymers developed in collaboration with Elopak and Orkla Home and Personal Care, combining fiber-based packaging with Dow's circular polymer expertise as part of its sustainable packaging portfolio.
• Silicone Optics for Horticultural LED Lighting Silicone-based optical materials for secondary lenses in high-power LED applications that maintain stable performance under blue light and elevated temperatures, validated through an 18-month photothermal aging study and presented at GreenTech Amsterdam.
• Silicone-based Materials for EV Fire Safety Silicone-based materials addressing interconnected thermal management, electrical safety, and fire protection challenges in electric vehicles, covering requirements as the EV industry scales globally.
• Direct-to-Chip Coolants Liquid cooling fluids for data centers, specifically direct-to-chip cooling applications, supplied to AI and cloud computing infrastructure customers for high-density compute environments.
• Dow Performance Silicone Performance silicone product line serving multiple market segments including automotive, transportation, beauty, personal care, building, construction, infrastructure, electronics, food, beverage, healthcare, hygiene, home care, industrial cleaning, packaging, paints, coatings, power, water, telecommunications, pulp, paper, textiles, and leather.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 million+ tonnes CO2e greenhouse gas emission reductions verified from carbon programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• WalkicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Joint development of mono-material MDO-PE pouch with matte surface for food packaging applications. Materials tested at Walki Plasbel's site in Murcia, Spain, with additional assessment at Dow Tarragona Pack Studios. Primary application targets frozen food pouches with potential for dry foods and fresh food packaging using modified atmosphere packaging.
• XylemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Landmark agreement for Xylem to design, build, and operate advanced water systems at Dow's large-scale industrial complex in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. Project supports Dow's Path2Zero program and expected to be operational by August 2028. Integrates water reuse capabilities to significantly reduce freshwater demand.
• Carnegie Mellon UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Partnership through CMU's Data Analytics for Science Immersion Experience (DASIE) program, a collaboration between CMU's Mellon College of Science, Dow, and PPG. Program held 2026 cohort with 29 students selected from over 900 applicants. Established in 2022 to address workforce development in data analytics.
• Univar SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2026Long-term agreement to distribute Dow's Decarbia low-carbon product portfolio with Product Carbon Footprint certificates across beauty, personal care, home care, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial performance sectors. Leverages Univar's global distribution network to help customers meet Scope 3 emissions reduction targets using Dow's Carbon Footprint Ledger methodology.
• Univar SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 May 2026Expanded strategic partnership to distribute Dow's silicone additives for plastics and composites throughout Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Agreement covers 30+ countries including Austria, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and UK. Combines Dow's silicone innovation expertise with Univar's commercial knowledge, technical application support, and regional distribution network.
• X-energyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2026Joint development of Long Mott Generating Station deploying four Xe-100 advanced nuclear reactors at Dow's Seadrift, Texas manufacturing complex. Project expected to provide electricity and high-temperature steam for production of over 4 billion pounds of materials annually. NRC issued Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in May 2026, ahead of schedule. Project selected for Texas $350 million Nuclear Development Fund eligibility. X-energy raised $1 billion in IPO in April 2026.
• RDM GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Collaboration to develop Multiboard CirculaRR, fiber-based food packaging solution combining recycled cartonboard with advanced recycled polyethylene. Solution achieved ISCC PLUS and ISEGA certifications for recycled content and food-contact compliance. Designed for frozen foods, fruit trays, and dry pet food. Officially launched at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf. Helps brands meet EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation requirements.
• BASFminorOthersIndustry peer collaboration in AI-powered manufacturing research. Both Dow and BASF are heavily investing in AI-powered robotic production systems, predictive analytics, and automated systems to reduce waste and carbon emissions in foam insulation manufacturing.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eastman Chemical: Eastman Chemical produces specialty plastics, chemicals, and fibers including copolyesters and cellulose-based materials for packaging, automotive, and construction. It competes with Dow in specialty plastics and circular materials, particularly in sustainable packaging solutions.
• BASF: BASF is the world's largest chemical company, producing petrochemicals, plastics, performance chemicals, and agricultural solutions across overlapping segments. Both Dow and BASF are investing heavily in AI-powered manufacturing systems and sustainable chemistry, making them direct competitors in advanced materials and specialty chemicals globally.
• Celanese: Celanese is a global specialty chemicals company producing engineered materials, acetyl chain products, and specialty polymers for automotive, electronics, and consumer applications. It directly competes with Dow's Performance Materials & Coatings segment in higher-margin specialty materials.
• INEOS: INEOS is a major global producer of petrochemicals, polyethylene, polypropylene, and specialty chemicals with a focus on commodity and intermediate chemicals. The company directly competes with Dow in olefins and polyolefins markets and shares exposure to cyclical petrochemical dynamics.
• LyondellBasell: LyondellBasell is one of the largest producers of polyethylene and polypropylene globally and a direct competitor in Dow's largest segment, Packaging & Specialty Plastics. Both companies compete head-to-head in polyolefins, advanced polymers, and circular polymers for packaging applications.
• Westlake Chemical: Westlake Chemical is a US-based producer of polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, and caustic soda with significant North American ethane-based production. As a direct competitor in Dow's core polyolefins business with similar US ethane cost advantages, Westlake is a relevant peer for evaluating Dow's commodity plastics positioning.
• Wacker Chemie: Wacker Chemie is a leading global producer of specialty silicones, polysilicon, and chemical products with significant overlap in Dow's specialty silicones portfolio. Both companies compete directly in silicones for electronics, automotive, healthcare, and construction applications, making Wacker the most direct specialty silicones peer.

Broad incumbents

• DuPont: DuPont was Dow's former parent in DowDuPont before the 2019 spin-off and is now a separate specialty materials company producing electronics, water, healthcare, and industrial materials. Both companies serve overlapping electronics and industrial customer bases, particularly in semiconductor and advanced materials applications.
• ExxonMobil Chemical: ExxonMobil's chemical division is a major global producer of petrochemicals, polyethylene, and polypropylene with integrated feedstock advantages. As an integrated major with broader energy operations, ExxonMobil competes with Dow in commodity plastics while also supplying similar industrial customers across packaging and industrial applications.
• SABIC: SABIC is a Saudi petrochemical giant producing polyethylene, polypropylene, and engineering plastics globally. As a major Middle East-based petrochemical producer, SABIC is directly affected by Strait of Hormuz dynamics and competes with Dow in polyolefins and specialty materials for industrial customers worldwide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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