Organized in 1897, Dow is one of the world's largest chemical and materials companies, manufacturing and supplying a wide variety of intermediaries and building blocks to just about every industry on the planet, including automotive, agriculture, industrial, construction, health care, and consumer products. Dow has customers in 160 countries; annual sales nearing $60 billion; and 50,000 employees. In search of faster growth, the company is pushing into emerging regions and focusing on technology-driven end markets. | 
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