Enhancing and invigorating manufacturing is critical to the European Union's competitive success in a globalised market. No area of manufacturing is more vital than chemicals, which act as enablers and building blocks for a diverse set of products that drive a range of industries, from high-tech to automotive. With a third of Dow's sales and a quarter of its workforce based in Europe, Dow strives in its daily operations to bring to bear advanced technologies and processes to help spur innovation and growth across the economy.
Dow is committed to help drive competitiveness and restore growth and prosperity to Europe. The Dow Advanced Manufacturing Plan for Europe (AMPE) is a practical framework that looks at a diverse set of EU policies and legislation in the areas of innovation, competitiveness, energy and climate, regulatory reform and trade. Through this roadmap the AMPE provides recommendations to help realise the objectives set in the pivotal EU2020 framework.
Through dialogue and discussion, Dow hopes to encourage the EU to consider these concepts and actions, and above all, to form a holistic and actionable policy for the future of Advanced Manufacturing in Europe. Together we aim to help deliver smart, sustainable and inclusive growth for Europe.