Recent events
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2021
Dow announces carbon-neutrality program for building-façade silicones
Dow announced the launch of a commercially available carbon-neutrality program for silicone materials used in structural glazing, insulating glass and weathersealing.
2021
Dow announces plan for net-zero ethylene and derivatives complex in Alberta
Dow announced a plan to build an integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site at its Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta site. The proposed project would more than triple ethylene and polyethylene capacity there and retrofit existing assets to net-zero scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions; it remains subject to board and regulatory approvals.
2021
XPO Logistics receives Dow Sustainability Award
XPO Logistics announced that it received Dow's Sustainability Award for road transportation at Dow's 2020 Road Logistics Service Providers Conference.
2020
Dow produces hand sanitizer at five manufacturing sites
Dow selected five manufacturing sites to mass-produce hand sanitizer, using raw materials it already had on hand. The South Charleston-area plant produced sanitizer for a local donation.
2020
Dow donates hand sanitizer to South Charleston Fire Department
Dow Chemical Company donated 100 gallons of hand sanitizer to the South Charleston Fire Department to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
2019
Hempstead files lawsuit over 1,4-Dioxane contamination
The Town of Hempstead filed a federal lawsuit against Dow Chemical Company, Ferro Corporation and Vulcan Materials Company, accusing them of knowingly manufacturing, promoting and/or selling products containing 1,4-Dioxane despite knowing it could reach local water supply wells. The town seeks damages for water-treatment costs and punitive damages; these are allegations in the lawsuit.
2019
Trinseo completes acquisition of Dow latex assets in Germany
Trinseo announced that it completed its acquisition from Dow of latex production facilities and related infrastructure at Rheinmunster, Germany. The transaction also included approximately 108 employees who transferred from Dow to Trinseo.