DOW EUROPE GMBH

Nature of Business: Primarily a manufacturer (factory), also engaged in trading and distribution.

Company Profile:

Dow, a global leader in materials science, has a significant and long-standing presence in Saudi Arabia. While DOW EUROPE GMBH is a specific European legal entity of Dow, the broader Dow organization operates extensively within Saudi Arabia through local subsidiaries and strategic joint ventures.

Dow's operations in Saudi Arabia are predominantly manufacturing-focused. Through its joint ventures, most notably Sadara Chemical Company (a joint venture with Saudi Aramco), Dow operates world-scale chemical production facilities in locations like Jubail Industrial City II. These facilities are considered factories, producing a diverse range of high-value performance plastics and specialty chemicals.

In addition to manufacturing, Dow also engages in the trading, sales, and distribution of its wide array of products to various industries within Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region. These products serve sectors including packaging, infrastructure, consumer care, and automotive.

Therefore, within Saudi Arabia, Dow's activities are best characterized as a primary manufacturer (factory) with extensive trading and distribution capabilities for its chemical products.

Dow Europe GmbH, as part of Dow Inc., manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of products in Saudi Arabia, primarily serving the petrochemical, construction, automotive, and consumer goods industries. The key product categories and examples include:

Plastics:

Polyethylene

Polypropylene

Specialty Elastomers

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)

Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure:

Propylene Glycol

Ethylene Glycol

Propylene Oxide

Caustic Soda

Chlorine

Amines

Glycol Ethers

Acrylates

Performance Materials & Coatings:

Polyurethane components such as MDI, TDI, and Polyols

Epoxy Resins

Adhesives

Sealants

Coatings materials

Silicones