History

Take a look at the key milestones of Dow’s history in Russia and CIS to find out what has made the region the fastest growing market for Dow.

History:
2011	Dow signed a letter of intent with the Skolkovo Foundation to define steps for Dow's participation in the Skolkovo project, which aims to become a science and technology complex in Russia for the development and commercialization of innovative technologies.
2011	Dow signed a memorandum of understanding with Russian Nanotechnology Organization to work on issues related to energy efficiency, infrastructure, light-weight materials, and life sciences.
2010	Dow became an Official Olympic Sponsor and has been working to expand its presence in Sochi for the 2014 Winter Games.
2009	Following Dow's acquisition of Rohm and Haas, the Company expanded its presence with a new manufacturing facility in Ramenskoye (Moscow region) for the production of coatings materials.
2009	Dow Izolan inaugurated on December 11 its manufacturing plant in Vladimir for the production of polyurethane systems.
2008	In September, Dow Izolan, the joint venture company between Dow and Izolan, broke ground on its new, state-of-the-art polyurethane systems manufacturing facility in Vladimir, Russia.
2007	Dow signed a memorandum of intent with Gazprom amd Sibur in the sphere of gas processing.
2006	Dow and Izolan announced the formation of a joint venture company to provide customer-tailored, polyurethane systems products to a growing customer base in Russia.
1996	Dow established a commercial office in Kiev, Ukraine.
1974	Dow established a local office in Moscow.