Dow Corning was established in 1943 specifically to explore the potential of silicones. It was created as a joint venture between Corning Glass Works (now Corning Incorporated) and Dow.
Today Dow Corning provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicon-based technology and innovation, offering more than 7,000 products and services, Dow Corning is equally owned by Dow and Corning Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning's annual sales are outside the United States.
| Formed: | 1943 |
| Ownership: | Corning Incorporated 50%; Dow 50% |
| Headquarters Location: | Midland, Michigan, USA |
| Production Facilities: | 47 manufacturing and warehousing facilities worldwide |
| Products: | Silicones and silicon-based products, technologies, and solutions |
| Product Applications: | Automotive, electronics, healthcare, household and cleaning, personal care, plastics, textiles |
For more information, visit the Dow Corning Corporation Web site.