1959  

Dow entered the South African market.

1987

Dow disinvested from South Africa.

1995

Dow returned to re-establish itself in the Southern African marketplace. Johannesburg becomes key office for incorporating Africa into Middle East.

1997

Dow acquired the South African chemical company Sentrachem Ltd., which represents a
R6 billion investment by Dow.

2003

Dubai becomes regional office for India, Middle   East & Africa (IMEA).

2007

Changing global realities and realignment of local priorities led to the divestiture of many businesses.