MarineTIER 3
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Polyurethane and silicone raw material producer
Product scope Isocyanates and polyols for moisture-cure polyurethane sealant formulators, silicone polymers and Dowsil bases for marine silicone formulators
NA footprint TX, LA, MI
MarineTIER 3
Elastomers, Seals & Gaskets
Polyolefin elastomer and silicone producer
Product scope Engage and Nordel polyolefin elastomers and EPDM, silicone fluids, gums and sealant bases, and the polyurethane systems behind cast urethane parts; supplies both the compounders in Tier 2 and the sealant formulators on the adhesives lens
NA footprint Midland MI; Carrollton KY silicones, Freeport TX
MarineTIER 3
Foams & Acoustic Materials
Polyurethane raw material producer
Product scope Voranol polyols and MDI for the pour flotation and seating foam systems houses, silicone surfactants, and polyethylene resin for the XLPE foam producers
NA footprint MI, TX, LA, WV
AutomotiveTIER 2
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Structural adhesive and glazing urethane producer
Product scope Betamate crash-durable epoxy and Betaforce PU structural adhesives, Betaseal glazing urethane, Dowsil silicone sealants and gap fillers
NA footprint MI (Auburn Hills automotive center), TX, Mexico
AutomotiveTIER 3
Coatings & Surface Treatment
Acrylic and silicone raw material producer
Product scope Acrylic emulsions and monomers behind waterborne basecoat, plus the silicone flow and slip additives that decide whether a clearcoat levels; the silicone content is small by weight and decisive by appearance
NA footprint Midland MI; Freeport TX; Carrollton KY
AutomotiveTIER 3
Elastomers, Seals & Gaskets
EPDM and silicone producer
Product scope Nordel EPDM for weatherstrip and hose, Engage POE, Dowsil and Silastic silicone rubber bases and LSR
NA footprint TX, LA, MI, KY
AutomotiveTIER 3
Foams & Acoustic Materials
Polyol and MDI producer
Product scope Voranol polyols, Specflex and Voralux seating systems, MDI, and silicone raw materials
NA footprint MI, TX, LA
AutomotiveTIER 3
Polymers, Resins & Compounds
Polyolefin and polyurethane producer
Product scope HDPE, Engage and Nordel elastomer modifiers for TPO, polyurethane systems
NA footprint MI, TX, LA
AutomotiveTIER 3
Textiles, Nonwovens & Soft Trim
Polyolefin and polyurethane producer
Product scope Polyethylene for carpet backing and lamination film, polyurethane systems for the foam laminated behind seat fabric and headliner cloth, and the silicone and polyolefin chemistry under several of the finishes on this lens
NA footprint Midland MI; plants in TX, LA, and MI
AutomotiveTIER 3
Wire Harness & Cable
Polyolefin and silicone producer
Product scope Polyethylene and the crosslinkable grades behind XLPE wire insulation, plus the silicone chemistry behind high-temperature cable jacket and charge inlet seals; the supplier under the halogen-free conversation rather than the one under PVC
NA footprint Midland MI; Freeport and Seadrift TX; Carrollton KY
Building ProductsTIER 2
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Silicone sealant producer (Dowsil)
Product scope Dowsil 795 and 995 structural glazing silicones, Dowsil 3362 insulating glass sealant, Dowsil weatherproofing sealants, DefendAir silicone air barrier and transition strips
NA footprint MI, KY, plants across the US
Building ProductsTIER 3
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Silicone and polyurethane raw material producer
Product scope Silicone polymers and sealant bases, Voranol polyols and MDI for polyurethane adhesives and low-rise foam, acrylic emulsions
NA footprint MI, TX, LA, KY
Building ProductsTIER 3
Foams & Acoustic Materials
MDI and polyol producer
Product scope Voranol and Voranate polyols and MDI for polyiso, spray foam, and panel cores; Vorasurf silicone surfactants; Dow sold the Styrofoam brand and XPS business to DuPont in 2019 and is no longer a board maker
NA footprint MI, TX, LA
Building ProductsTIER 3
Polymers, Resins & Compounds
Polyethylene and polyurethane raw materials
Product scope HDPE and LLDPE for pipe and film, polyols and MDI for door core, polyiso, and spray foam
NA footprint MI, TX, LA, AB
ElectronicsTIER 2
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Silicone product producer
Product scope Dowsil silicone conformal coatings, gap fillers and dispensable thermal materials, optically clear silicone adhesives, encapsulants, and cure-in-place gasket silicones sold as formulated, part-numbered products
NA footprint MI (Midland and Auburn Hills), TX; Mexico
ElectronicsTIER 3
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Silicone raw material producer
Product scope Silicone polymers, fluids, resins, and thermally conductive bases sold to the formulators and converters above, including the gum and filler systems behind gap fillers sold under other brands
NA footprint MI, TX; Carrollton KY
ElectronicsTIER 3
Molded & Formed Plastics
Resin producer
Product scope Polyethylene and polypropylene for non-rated internal parts, clips, and packaging, plus the silicone chemistry behind liquid silicone rubber keymats and seals sold under other brands
NA footprint Midland MI; Freeport and Seadrift TX; Carrollton KY
Heavy Truck & Off-HighwayTIER 2
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Glazing urethane and structural adhesive producer
Product scope Betaseal glazing urethanes for windshields and ROPS cab glass, Betaforce composite bonding, Dowsil silicones for cab and reefer seams
NA footprint MI, TX, Mexico
Heavy Truck & Off-HighwayTIER 2
Polymers, Resins & Compounds
Polyethylene and PU producer
Product scope HDPE for blow and roto molding, polyurethane systems for RIM and foam
NA footprint TX, LA, MI
Heavy Truck & Off-HighwayTIER 3
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Polyurethane and silicone raw material producer
Product scope Isocyanates and polyols for PU panel adhesive and glazing urethane formulators, silicone polymers for sealant formulators
NA footprint TX, LA, MI
Heavy Truck & Off-HighwayTIER 3
Foams & Acoustic Materials
Polyurethane and polyethylene producer
Product scope Polyols, MDI and TDI-based systems, Specflex and Voranol grades for molded seating foam, and polyethylene resin for the crosslinked foam makers
NA footprint TX, LA, MI
RV & PowersportsTIER 2
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Silicone sealant and polyurethane adhesive producer
Product scope DOWSIL silicone sealants for glazing, flange and perimeter sealing, BETASEAL and BETAMATE polyurethane and acrylic adhesives for bonded glazing and panel bonding, and the polyurethane systems behind the lamination adhesives it sells to the formulators above it
NA footprint Midland MI; Carrollton KY silicones; Auburn MI
RV & PowersportsTIER 3
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Polyurethane and silicone raw material producer
Product scope Polyols, isocyanates and silicone fluids, gums and bases sold to the sealant and adhesive formulators above it; sells to the Tier 2 formulators and competes with them at the same time
NA footprint Midland MI; Freeport TX, Carrollton KY
RV & PowersportsTIER 3
Foams & Acoustic Materials
Polyol and MDI producer
Product scope Voranol polyols, Specflex and Voralux seating and cushion systems, MDI, and rigid pour-in-place systems for appliance cabinets
NA footprint MI, TX, LA
AppliancesTIER 2
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Silicone product producer
Product scope Dowsil high-temperature RTV silicone sealants and adhesives for cooktop glass, oven door glass, and appliance gasketing, plus cure-in-place gasket silicones and silicone assembly adhesives sold as formulated, part-numbered products
NA footprint MI (Midland and Auburn Hills), TX; Mexico
AppliancesTIER 3
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Polyurethane and silicone raw material producer
Product scope Voranol polyols, propylene oxide, and silicone polymers, fluids, and gums sold to the sealant and hot melt formulators above; also the foam system house for the cabinet pour that makes the liner bond structural
NA footprint MI, TX, LA; Carrollton KY
AppliancesTIER 3
Polymers, Resins & Compounds
Polyolefin and polyurethane producer
Product scope HDPE and LDPE, polyurethane systems for cabinet insulation, silicones, and impact modifiers
NA footprint MI, TX, LA
Medical DevicesTIER 2
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Medical silicone product producer
Product scope Dowsil medical silicone: soft skin adhesive gels, silicone pressure-sensitive adhesives, medical adhesives and encapsulants, LSR, and the MDF-supported grades that a dressing or wearable formulation is actually built on
NA footprint Midland MI; Auburn Hills MI; Hemlock and Carrollton KY sites; Mexico
Medical DevicesTIER 3
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Silicone raw material producer
Product scope Silicone polymers, gums, fluids, crosslinkers, and gel base systems sold to the formulators and coaters above, including the chemistry behind soft skin adhesive gels marketed under other brands
NA footprint Midland MI; Carrollton KY; TX
Medical DevicesTIER 3
Polymers, Resins & Compounds
Polyolefin and silicone producer
Product scope Healthcare polyethylene, DOWSIL and SILASTIC medical silicone elastomers, adhesives and fluids
NA footprint MI, TX, LA
Medical DevicesTIER 3
Textiles, Nonwovens & Soft Trim
Polyolefin and silicone producer
Product scope Polyethylene for breathable and impervious film laminates and backsheet, elastomers for stretch components, and the medical silicone chemistry behind soft silicone wound contact layers; the only Tier 3 row in this lens that reaches both the commodity and the clinical halves of it
NA footprint Midland MI; Freeport TX; Carrollton KY silicones
Office & Contract FurnitureTIER 3
Foams & Acoustic Materials
Polyol and MDI producer
Product scope Voranol polyols, Specflex and Voralux molded foam systems, MDI, and the silicone surfactants that set slabstock cell structure
NA footprint MI, TX, LA
HVAC & Water HeatingTIER 3
Elastomers, Seals & Gaskets
Polyolefin elastomer and silicone producer
Product scope Nordel EPDM, Engage polyolefin elastomers, and the Dow silicone portfolio (elastomer bases, RTV, and high consistency rubber) that came with the Dow Corning consolidation; one of two companies in the roster that supplies both the EPDM for the water side and the silicone for the flue side
NA footprint Midland MI; plants in MI, TX, LA, and KY
HVAC & Water HeatingTIER 3
Polymers, Resins & Compounds
Polyolefin and polyurethane producer
Product scope HDPE and LDPE, the silane crosslinking chemistry behind PEX-b, polyurethane systems for water heater and line-set insulation, silicones
NA footprint MI, TX, LA
PackagingTIER 2
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Laminating and release producer
Product scope Adcote and Mor-Free solventless and solvent laminating adhesive systems, Robond water-based laminating and pressure sensitive adhesives, and Syl-Off silicone release coatings for label and tape liners; the release coating position means it sells into both sides of every pressure sensitive construction in the lens
NA footprint Midland MI; plants in MI, TX, IL; Mexico
PackagingTIER 3
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Polyolefin and acrylic raw material producer
Product scope Affinity and Engage polyolefin elastomers that are the backbone of metallocene hot melt, acrylic monomers and emulsion polymers for PSA formulators, polyurethane raw materials for laminating adhesive, and the silicone chemistry behind release liners
NA footprint Midland MI; Freeport and Seadrift TX; Louisiana
PackagingTIER 3
Polymers, Resins & Compounds
Resin producer
Product scope Polyethylene across LDPE, LLDPE, and HDPE, plus the resins behind mono-material PE pouch structures
NA footprint Midland MI; Freeport and Seadrift TX; Plaquemine and St. Charles LA; Fort Saskatchewan AB
Lawn, Garden & Outdoor PowerTIER 3
Polymers, Resins & Compounds
Polyolefin and elastomer producer
Product scope HDPE and LDPE, Engage and Affinity polyolefin elastomers used as impact modifiers in filled PP, silicones, and the polyurethane systems behind foam-filled handles and grips
NA footprint MI, TX, LA
Energy & StorageTIER 2
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Silicone adhesive and encapsulant producer
Product scope DOWSIL thermally conductive gap fillers and adhesives, silicone potting and encapsulants for junction boxes and module electronics, and the silicone sealants used on module frames and enclosure seams; the deepest silicone portfolio in the lens
NA footprint Midland MI; Carrollton KY silicones; Auburn MI
Energy & StorageTIER 3
Adhesives, Tapes & Sealants
Silicone and polyurethane raw material producer
Product scope Silicone fluids, gums, polymers and the polyurethane raw materials underneath the formulated gap fillers, potting compounds and sealants above it; sells to the formulators in Tier 2 as well as competing with them
NA footprint Midland MI; Carrollton KY, Freeport TX
Energy & StorageTIER 3
Polymers, Resins & Compounds
Resin and silicone producer
Product scope Polyethylene, polyolefin elastomers, DOWSIL silicones, polyurethane systems
NA footprint Midland MI; Freeport TX, Plaquemine LA, Carrollton KY silicones