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Dow in the North American Supply Chain

Headquartered in Michigan, United States. A multinational with broad North American coverage, holding 41 mapped positions across 13 industries.

TIER 2TIER 3

Positions

Every mapped position Dow holds, by industry and tier. A company can sit at more than one tier in the same industry, and in more than one product lens at the same tier; each of those is its own row.

  • 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

Certifications

Held company-wide, not per position or per plant.

  • FDA Master File holder
  • IATF 16949
  • ISO 13485
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 9001
  • UL Yellow Card
  • USP Class VI grades offered

Reports covering these markets

Where Dow sits relative to everyone else in each of these markets, tier by tier.

Marine
Automotive
Building Products
Electronics
Heavy Truck & Off-Highway
RV & Powersports
Appliances
Medical Devices
Office & Contract Furniture
HVAC & Water Heating
Packaging
Lawn, Garden & Outdoor Power
Energy & Storage

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Companies sharing an industry and a tier with Dow, largest first. At most 8 are listed.

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41 positions mapped from public sources. Data as-of dates are stamped on the report for each market.