THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY

Dow Chemical Company in Turkey: Company Profile

The Dow Chemical Company is a global leader in material science, providing a broad range of advanced, technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries. In Turkey, Dow operates as a key entity within its EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region, focusing on serving various industries including packaging, infrastructure, consumer care, and automotive. Its operations in Turkey are primarily geared towards sales, marketing, technical support, and distribution of its extensive portfolio of chemicals, plastics, and agricultural products. Dow's presence in Turkey aims to foster local partnerships, support customer innovation, and contribute to the region's economic development by bringing global expertise and products to the local market.

Regarding whether it is a factory or a trader:

THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY is fundamentally a manufacturing company (factory). Globally, it owns and operates numerous large-scale chemical production facilities. In Turkey, Dow primarily functions as a sales and distribution organization for the products it manufactures worldwide. While it may have local blending, packaging, or warehousing facilities that involve some level of processing (which could be considered manufacturing activities), its main role in the Turkish market is to supply its globally manufactured products to local customers. Therefore, it is best described as a manufacturer with a strong local sales and distribution (trading) presence.

The Dow Chemical Company in Turkey primarily sells and distributes a broad range of advanced materials, specialty chemicals, and plastics to various industries. While large-scale primary chemical manufacturing typically occurs at global sites, Dow's operations in Turkey focus on sales, distribution, technical support, and potentially some blending or formulation.

The products they sell in Turkey include:

Polyethylene resins for applications such as packaging films, pipe, and wire and cable insulation.

Polypropylene resins for various industrial and consumer goods.

Polyurethane systems and raw materials used in insulation, automotive components, footwear, and appliances.

Acrylic polymers and binders for coatings, adhesives, and construction materials.

Specialty chemicals for water treatment solutions, personal care products, and home care formulations.

Industrial intermediates such as propylene glycol and various solvents.

Performance materials for the electronics and automotive industries.

Materials and solutions for infrastructure projects and building construction.