About Us
In 1943, The Dow Chemical Company and Corning Glass Works combined their expertise and individual technologies specifically to explore the potential of silicones - and in doing so, founded Dow Corning.
From its pioneering role in the development of silicones for commercial applications, Dow Corning has grown to become a global leader in silicon-based innovation. Today, we provide over 7,000 performance-enhancing products and services that meet the needs of virtually every major industry in the world. At this very moment, we are fully engaged in the development of cutting edge technologies such as photonics, plasma, Silicon Biotechnology™ and nanotechnology.
For our customers, we strive to be a responsible and trusted ally. For our employees, we strive to provide opportunities for personal growth and job satisfaction. And in the communities where we work and live, we strive to be a good neighbour and responsible citizen. These are the values that guide Dow Corning:
Integrity - We show our integrity by our ethical behaviour and our respect for society’s values.
Customers - We work with our customers in the spirit of long-term relationships based on making the customer’s interests our interests.
Safety - Our priority of safety is based on our commitment to an injury-free work environment, individual self-worth and consideration for the well-being of other people.
Quality - Our constant goal of quality performance is based on understanding and meeting our customers’ needs exactly.
Sustainability - We will support the principles of sustainability through our business strategies, processes, products and solutions. We will act responsibly to create economic growth and value, improve the quality of life and our environmental performance.
Technology - We will advance the chemistry and related sciences in our chosen fields to contribute to our customers’ success and differentiate Dow Corning from our competitors.
We are innovative leaders, unleashing the extraordinary power of silicon to benefit everyone, everywhere. By answering challenges that seem unsolvable and pushing the boundaries of what is possible, Dow Corning makes an immeasurable difference to the quality of life of more than one billion people across the globe.
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