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Rohm & Haas
Legal namestring
Dow Inc.
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rohmhaas.com
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Public
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1897
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Rohm & Haas was a Philadelphia-headquartered specialty chemicals company founded in 1909 by Otto Röhm and Otto Haas (some sources cite 1907). The company's core technology was specialty chemicals and materials science, with a portfolio spanning electronic materials, adhesives, specialty polymers, and coatings that solved materials science challenges across electronic, construction, consumer goods, and industrial applications. Operating globally across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific with a workforce of 10,000+ employees, Rohm & Haas served a diverse set of industrial end markets including packaging, building and construction, electronics, energy, beauty and personal care, and chemical manufacturing.

Short descriptiontext

Rohm & Haas is a Philadelphia-based specialty chemicals company founded in 1909, providing advanced materials and chemical solutions for electronics, construction, consumer goods, and industrial applications globally.

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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
5,001–10,000
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HeadquartersPhiladelphia, United States
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Philadelphia
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
specialty chemicals, electronic materials, industrial coatings, adhesives solutions, materials science
Industry2 codes
1Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials)
CodeIMAEABAKPrimaryYes
2Fluoropolymers & High-Barrier Resins Manufacturing (PTFE, PVDF, ETFE, EVOH)
CodeIMANAAAFPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing32519
  • Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing32521
SIC code1 code
  • Industrial Organic Chemicals2860
Product category
Specialty Chemicals
Social media profiles1 record
Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Rohm & Haas was a specialty chemicals manufacturer that produced advanced materials including electronic materials, adhesives, specialty polymers, and coatings. Its products were used across electronic, construction, consumer goods, and industrial applications. The company was acquired by Dow Chemical in 2009 and ceased operating as an independent entity.

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Functional benefit
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Product overview1 text field

ROHM is a Japanese semiconductor company offering power semiconductor products including silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and operational amplifiers. The product portfolio consists of EcoSiC fifth-generation SiC MOSFETs (for automotive, industrial, and data center high-power applications) and two series of CMOS operational amplifiers (TLRx728 and BD728x for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications). The company also produces power modules for automotive and industrial use. Recent partnerships include collaboration with Tata Electronics for automotive-grade power semiconductors.

Product and service4 records
1EcoSiC (5th-generation SiC MOSFETs)
CategoryPower Semiconductors
Description

Silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices offering approximately 30% lower on-resistance at 175°C junction temperature compared to previous generation, targeting high-power automotive, industrial, and data center applications.

2TLRx728 Series Operational Amplifiers
CategoryAnalog Semiconductors
Description

CMOS operational amplifiers with low input offset voltage of 150 microvolts, low noise density of 12nV/√Hz at 1kHz, and high slew rate of 10V/μs, designed for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.

3BD728x Series Operational Amplifiers
CategoryAnalog Semiconductors
Description

CMOS operational amplifiers with input offset voltage of 1.6 millivolts, low noise density of 12nV/√Hz at 1kHz, and high slew rate of 10V/μs, available in 1, 2, and 4-channel configurations for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.

4Power Modules
CategoryPower Semiconductors
Description

Power semiconductor modules incorporating SiC technology for automotive and industrial applications.

Scale indicator1 record

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

BASF is the world's largest chemical company with a deep specialty chemicals portfolio spanning coatings, polymers, and electronic-grade materials, competing with Rohm & Haas across multiple specialty end markets.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Arkema is a French specialty chemicals company with strong positions in specialty polymers, adhesives, and coating materials that overlap materially with the Rohm & Haas franchise.

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TypeBroad incumbent
Description

3M's Advanced Materials and Specialty Chemical segments overlap with Rohm & Haas in adhesives, coatings, and performance polymers serving electronics and industrial customers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

DuPont is a direct peer in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, with overlapping portfolios in electronic materials, specialty polymers, and industrial chemistry that closely mirror Rohm & Haas's historical franchise.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Mitsubishi Chemical Group is a broad incumbent with deep specialty polymers, performance chemicals, and electronic materials portfolios that overlap with Rohm & Haas across multiple end markets.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Celanese competes directly in specialty engineered polymers and acetyl chain products that overlap with Rohm & Haas's specialty polymers and adhesives chemistry.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

PPG Industries is a global coatings and specialty materials leader with overlapping positions in architectural and industrial coatings that draw on the same specialty polymer chemistry that Rohm & Haas supplied.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Eastman is a specialty chemicals company with comparable portfolios in specialty plastics, performance chemicals, and advanced materials for industrial and consumer end markets.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Covestro is a specialty polymers and high-performance materials company that competes with Rohm & Haas in coatings raw materials, specialty plastics, and adhesives precursors.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Solvay's specialty polymers and advanced materials business competes directly with Rohm & Haas in high-performance chemistry for electronics, automotive, and industrial customers.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Rohm & Haas

Specialty Chemicalsrohmhaas.com

Rohm & Haas is a Philadelphia-based specialty chemicals company founded in 1909, providing advanced materials and chemical solutions for electronics, construction, consumer goods, and industrial applications globally.

What Rohm & Haas does

Rohm & Haas was a Philadelphia-headquartered specialty chemicals company founded in 1909 by Otto Röhm and Otto Haas (some sources cite 1907). The company's core technology was specialty chemicals and materials science, with a portfolio spanning electronic materials, adhesives, specialty polymers, and coatings that solved materials science challenges across electronic, construction, consumer goods, and industrial applications. Operating globally across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific with a workforce of 10,000+ employees, Rohm & Haas served a diverse set of industrial end markets including packaging, building and construction, electronics, energy, beauty and personal care, and chemical manufacturing.

Rohm & Haas firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Rohm & Haas
Legal name
Dow Inc.
Website
https://rohmhaas.com
Company type
Public
Founded year
1897
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
5,001–10,000 employees
Short description
Rohm & Haas is a Philadelphia-based specialty chemicals company founded in 1909, providing advanced materials and chemical solutions for electronics, construction, consumer goods, and industrial applications globally.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Rohm & Haas industry classification

Industry
Product category
Specialty Chemicals
NAICS
Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (32519), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)
SIC
Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)
akta.pro primary industry
Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials) (IMAEABAK)
akta.pro secondary industry
Fluoropolymers & High-Barrier Resins Manufacturing (PTFE, PVDF, ETFE, EVOH) (IMANAAAF)

Keywords

  • Specialty chemicals
  • Electronic materials
  • Industrial coatings
  • Adhesives solutions
  • Materials science

Where Rohm & Haas is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Philadelphia
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Rohm & Haas business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Rohm & Haas product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Rohm & Haas was a specialty chemicals manufacturer that produced advanced materials including electronic materials, adhesives, specialty polymers, and coatings. Its products were used across electronic, construction, consumer goods, and industrial applications. The company was acquired by Dow Chemical in 2009 and ceased operating as an independent entity.

Product overview

ROHM is a Japanese semiconductor company offering power semiconductor products including silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and operational amplifiers. The product portfolio consists of EcoSiC fifth-generation SiC MOSFETs (for automotive, industrial, and data center high-power applications) and two series of CMOS operational amplifiers (TLRx728 and BD728x for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications). The company also produces power modules for automotive and industrial use. Recent partnerships include collaboration with Tata Electronics for automotive-grade power semiconductors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • EcoSiC (5th-generation SiC MOSFETs) Silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices offering approximately 30% lower on-resistance at 175°C junction temperature compared to previous generation, targeting high-power automotive, industrial, and data center applications.
  • TLRx728 Series Operational Amplifiers CMOS operational amplifiers with low input offset voltage of 150 microvolts, low noise density of 12nV/√Hz at 1kHz, and high slew rate of 10V/μs, designed for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.
  • BD728x Series Operational Amplifiers CMOS operational amplifiers with input offset voltage of 1.6 millivolts, low noise density of 12nV/√Hz at 1kHz, and high slew rate of 10V/μs, available in 1, 2, and 4-channel configurations for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.
  • Power Modules Power semiconductor modules incorporating SiC technology for automotive and industrial applications.

Companies that use Rohm & Haas

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Rohm & Haas technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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Has API
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Rohm & Haas partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Rohm & Haas competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • BASF: BASF is the world's largest chemical company with a deep specialty chemicals portfolio spanning coatings, polymers, and electronic-grade materials, competing with Rohm & Haas across multiple specialty end markets.
  • 3M: 3M's Advanced Materials and Specialty Chemical segments overlap with Rohm & Haas in adhesives, coatings, and performance polymers serving electronics and industrial customers.
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Group: Mitsubishi Chemical Group is a broad incumbent with deep specialty polymers, performance chemicals, and electronic materials portfolios that overlap with Rohm & Haas across multiple end markets.
  • PPG Industries: PPG Industries is a global coatings and specialty materials leader with overlapping positions in architectural and industrial coatings that draw on the same specialty polymer chemistry that Rohm & Haas supplied.

Direct peers

  • Arkema: Arkema is a French specialty chemicals company with strong positions in specialty polymers, adhesives, and coating materials that overlap materially with the Rohm & Haas franchise.
  • DuPont: DuPont is a direct peer in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, with overlapping portfolios in electronic materials, specialty polymers, and industrial chemistry that closely mirror Rohm & Haas's historical franchise.
  • Celanese: Celanese competes directly in specialty engineered polymers and acetyl chain products that overlap with Rohm & Haas's specialty polymers and adhesives chemistry.
  • Eastman Chemical: Eastman is a specialty chemicals company with comparable portfolios in specialty plastics, performance chemicals, and advanced materials for industrial and consumer end markets.
  • Covestro: Covestro is a specialty polymers and high-performance materials company that competes with Rohm & Haas in coatings raw materials, specialty plastics, and adhesives precursors.
  • Solvay: Solvay's specialty polymers and advanced materials business competes directly with Rohm & Haas in high-performance chemistry for electronics, automotive, and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Rohm & Haas social profiles

Digital presence

Rohm & Haas financial estimates

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Rohm & Haas leadership team

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Rohm & Haas subsidiaries and ownership

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Subsidiaries1 record

Rohm & Haas funding detail

Funding detail

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Rohm & Haas M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Rohm & Haas

What does Rohm & Haas do?

Rohm & Haas was a specialty chemicals manufacturer that produced advanced materials including electronic materials, adhesives, specialty polymers, and coatings. Its products were used across electronic, construction, consumer goods, and industrial applications. The company was acquired by Dow Chemical in 2009 and ceased operating as an independent entity.

Is Rohm & Haas a public or private company?

Rohm & Haas is a public company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Rohm & Haas founded?

Rohm & Haas was founded in 1897. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.

Where is Rohm & Haas based?

Rohm & Haas is headquartered in Philadelphia, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Rohm & Haas's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are BASF, 3M, Mitsubishi Chemical Group and PPG Industries. Direct peers are Arkema, DuPont, Celanese, Eastman Chemical, Covestro and Solvay.

Does Rohm & Haas have an API?

No public API is recorded for Rohm & Haas.

What industry is Rohm & Haas in?

Rohm & Haas's product category is Specialty Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEABAK, Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials), with a secondary code of IMANAAAF, Fluoropolymers & High-Barrier Resins Manufacturing (PTFE, PVDF, ETFE, EVOH). Its NAICS code is 32519 and its SIC code is 2860.

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The Philadelphia InquirerJ. Lawrence Wilson III, lauded retired chair and CEO of Rohm & Haas, has died at 90J. Lawrence Wilson III, 90, died Thursday in Naples, Fla., of age-associated decline. He served as chair and CEO of Rohm & Haas from 1988 to 1999, overseeing its growth into a $6 billion global firm. He also chaired the American Chemistry Council and was a Navy veteran.BoardmemberFuture-Proofing The Enterprise In The Age Of Global DisruptionThe article discusses the strategies and leadership imperatives needed for multinational corporations (MNCs) to navigate the rapidly changing global environment, emphasizing deliberate innovation, risk management, and strategic agility. It includes a detailed case study of Raj Gupta's leadership at Rohm & Haas, highlighting bold moves and transformation management. The broader context involves geopolitical upheavals, demographic shifts, technological advances, and the importance of adaptability for long-term success.DupontPPE Solutions for the Chemical Manufacturing IndustryDuPont promotes its personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions tailored for the chemical manufacturing industry, emphasizing technical expertise and a global support network. The company highlights specific product capabilities such as cut performance, arc flash protection, and resistance to chemicals and abrasions. Case studies involving Merck, Rohm and Haas, and Dow are cited to demonstrate the application of these safety products.Cosmetics BusinessIn-Cosmetics - Show stoppersThe 2006 In-Cosmetics exhibition in Barcelona featured new cosmetic ingredient launches from companies such as Ciba, Rohm and Haas, and Eastman Chemical. Highlights included pigments, surfactants, and natural actives like rice bran extracts and Amazonian botanicals. The show emphasized innovation across skin care, hair care, and natural ingredients.PR NewswireDow Announces the Early Tender Results of its Cash Tender OffersThe Dow Chemical Company announced the early tender results for its cash tender offers to purchase up to $1.48 billion in debt securities from itself and its subsidiary Rohm & Haas Company. By the early deadline on August 27, 2021, bondholders had tendered approximately $2.89 billion in principal amount of notes, exceeding the maximum purchase limit and triggering the end of the acceptance period. The pricing for these accepted notes is scheduled to occur immediately following the announcement.PR NewswireSPX FLOW Announces Election of Suzanne B. Rowland to Board of DirectorsSPX FLOW, Inc. announced the election of Suzanne B. Rowland as an additional independent director to its Board of Directors. Rowland brings extensive operational and commercial leadership experience from her role as Group Vice President at Ashland Global Holdings, Inc., along with prior senior executive positions at Tyco International and Rohm and Haas Company. The appointment is intended to support SPX FLOW's strategic transformation into a world-class operating company.PR NewswireMRA Group Acquires 133 Acre former Rohm & Haas (Dow) Campus in Spring House, PAMRA Group has acquired the former Rohm & Haas research and development campus in Spring House, Pennsylvania, from Dow Chemical. The 133-acre site, rebranded as Spring House Technology Park, features 591,000 square feet of space with extensive laboratory infrastructure intended for technology and commercialization use.Strategy+businessStrategic BetsThe Dow Chemical Company pursued an $18.8 billion acquisition of Rohm & Haas, significantly altering its business model by focusing more on specialty chemicals. Despite initial skepticism and financial challenges, CEO Andrew Liveris successfully navigated obstacles, securing alternative financing and ultimately closing the deal in July 2009, which transformed Dow's revenue structure with specialty chemicals contributing around two-thirds of total revenue. This strategic move exemplifies how companies must adapt to rapidly changing market conditions and may face extreme tests of leadership.Manufacturing.netDow Launches Dow Construction Chemicals BusinessThe Dow Chemical Company launched its new Dow Construction Chemicals business unit at the 4th Annual Middle East Drymix Mortar Association conference in Dubai. This new division integrates the capabilities of Rohm and Haas, acquired by Dow in 2009, and Dow Wolff Cellulosics to serve construction product formulators in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.GlobeNewswireRohm and Haas Centralizes Information Delivery With NewsGator Enterprise ServerRohm and Haas adopted NewsGator Enterprise Server to centralize and distribute internal and external content to its 16,000 employees. The system replaces a home-grown RSS solution and integrates with Active Directory to deliver relevant information to the right people.