About Dow Greater China

With annual sales of $54 billion worldwide, Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the “ Human Element ” to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in around 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products.

Dow's business in Greater China dated back to 1930s, when it supplied China with its products through trading agents. Dow opened its Hong Kong office in 1957 and Taiwan office in 1968. In 1979, Dow formally established its first China office in Guangzhou in response to China's open door policy. Today, Dow maintains a total of 5 business centers across Greater China in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Taipei and Hong Kong. Dow established Dow Chemical (China) Investment Co., Ltd. in 1998 as the holding company to manage future Dow investments in China. In August 2004, Shanghai became Dow Greater China's headquarters.

Dow is also actively expanding its manufacturing base in region. It now has 10 manufacturing sites and joint ventures in the Greater China Area including Ningbo, Zhongshan, Zhangjiagang, Nankang and Tsing Yi, etc.

Over the years, Dow has developed close relationship with the government officials as well as the provincial and municipal authorities. In China, as well as in the global market, Dow aims to be a supplier of choice, responding swiftly to the changing market needs, delivering fast, innovative and total solutions that help customers achieve their business goals.

Committed to the principles of sustainable development, Dow and its 46,000 employees seek to balance economic, environmental and social responsibilities. Dow has made a public commitment to Responsible Care^®, a voluntary industry-wide commitment to safe handling of chemicals. Since 2001, Dow has also been rated as one of the top performers in the global chemical industry in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.