The Dow Chemical Company is a manufacturing company focusing on chemicals, plastic materials, and agricultural services. With a presence in approximately 160 countries, Dow caters to growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings, and agriculture. The company operates out of 214 manufacturing sites across 37 countries and is organized into eight business segments, including Electronic and Specialty Materials, Coatings and Infrastructure, Health and Agricultural Sciences, Performance Systems, Performance Products, Basic Plastics, Basic Chemicals, and Hydrocarbons and Energy. Dow was founded in 1897 and is currently led by CEO James R. Fitterling.
Dow's diverse workforce consists of 34.9% female employees and 40.4% ethnic minorities, with a balanced blend of political orientations. Known for its high employee retention, the average tenure at Dow is 6.6 years. The company is an industry leader based in Michigan, with a workforce of 54,000 employees and an annual revenue of $56.9 billion. Dow's commitment to producing innovative products and services in the fields of chemicals, plastics, and agriculture has solidified its prominent position in the global manufacturing industry.
