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The Dow Chemical Company
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 PROFILE
It's a plastic world, thanks in part to Dow Chemical, a world leader in the production of plastics, chemicals, hydrocarbons, and herbicides and pesticides. The #2 chemical company in the US (behind DuPont), Dow Chemical also is a leader in performance plastics (adhesives, sealants, and coatings). Other products include polyethylene resins for packaging, fibers, and films, as well as performance chemicals such as acrylic acid for producing other functional ingredients. Dow, which has bolstered its polyethylene operations with the acquisition of Union Carbide, also produces commodity chemicals (chlorine and caustic soda), herbicide (Clincher), insecticide (Dursban), and crude oil-based raw materials.

 COMPETITION
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 DEALS
Deal: Dow Chemical Teams With Buildscape
Date Announced: 05.15.00
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: Chemical conglomerate to be featured on construction procurement site.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 23,008.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 21.5%
Employees: 41,943
Revenue per employee: $548,553.99

 KEY PEOPLE
• Michael D. Parker
    CEO
• J. Pedro Reinhard
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
2030 Dow Center
Midland, MI 48674
US
Phone: 989-636-1000
Fax: 989-636-1830
Online: Web Site

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