Worldwide

2009

On the 1st of April Dow Acquired Rohm and Haas which now fits into the Dow Advanced materials Portfolio.

Dow Launched the Hu Campaign.

Dow celebrated its 50th anniversary celebration in Southern Africa.

2007

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

2003

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

1997

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

1995

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

1987

Dow disinvested from South Africa. During the period of absence between 1987 and 1995, business was done through a local distributor.

1959

Dow entered the South African market.