Dow Announces Expansion Of Production Capacity And Enhanced Innovation Capabilities To Support Continued Growth In Specialty Silicone Market

Strategic investments enhance product supply capabilities, strengthen supply chain resilience, and accelerate the scaling process from innovative concepts to commercial implementation.

2026 6 25 ，Dow Inc.(Dow Inc., NYSE: DOW) announced a series of targeted investment projects, with a total investment expected to reach approximately $100 million by the end of 2027, to expand its manufacturing and innovation capabilities for specialty organic silicone products globally. These investments further demonstrate Dow's commitment to supporting rapidly growing end markets while enhancing innovation collaboration and supply chain resilience for global customers.

This investment will enhance Dow’s integrated capabilities in specialty silicones in the United States, China, and Japan, with a focus on advanced silicone materials and processing technologies to meet the growing global demand in transportation, electronics, and healthcare applications.

Brendy Lange, President of Dow's Functional Materials and Coatings business, stated: “This series of investments demonstrates Dow's strategic commitment to expanding the production capacity of specialty silicones and accelerating innovation delivery to customers. By strengthening manufacturing and innovation capabilities in key markets, we can more proactively respond to the rising consumer demand. At the same time, continuously enhancing global supply chain capabilities will help customers achieve the scaling process from innovative concepts to commercial realization more quickly.”

This series of investments includes:

Liquid silicone rubber (LSRCapacity upgrade:The LSR manufacturing expansion project located in Carrollton, Kentucky, USA, and Zhangjiagang, China, is expected to be put into production in 2027, supporting high-performance applications in the transportation, electronics, and medical fields.

Engineering silicone materialsCapacity upgrade:Capacity expansion mainly targeting advanced electronic applications, including power electronics, semiconductor packaging, thermal management, and electrical protection, is planned to commence production this year in Songjiang, Shanghai, China, and Fukui, Japan, followed by further expansion in Auburn, Michigan, USA, and Zhangjiagang, China, by 2027, further strengthening Dow’s innovation and manufacturing base in specialty materials.

Global Laboratory Upgrade for Thermal Management Materials ScienceFollowing the completion of the Shanghai laboratory expansion in the first quarter of this year, the Midland laboratory in Michigan, USA, was also inaugurated in June, further accelerating customer co-innovation and scaled development of next-generation thermal management solutions.

The continued advancement of the above investment projects marks the full implementation of the series of silicone investments disclosed by Dow at its 2024 Investor Day, with specific project timelines adjusted accordingly based on changes in market demand and cost factors.

Continue to support growth in high-value markets

In the fields of transportation, electronics, and medical applications, the demand for specialty silicones continues to grow at a rate higher than GDP. These sectors have extremely high requirements for product performance, supply chain reliability, and technical service capabilities. Dow's investment aims to achieve precise alignment between production capacity and customer demand through a regional "local service, local" strategy model.

In the transportation and electronics applications sectors, the expanded capacity will help support the rapidly growing demand for high-performance, highly reliable specialty silicone technologies, covering applications such as smart mobility modules, data centers and microelectronics, power electronics, consumer electronic components, and advanced safety systems. In the medical applications sector, the fully expanded market footprint will further strengthen Dow’s value proposition for end-to-end local supply, a capability that is becoming increasingly important for strictly regulated and mission-critical products.

In the above applications, localized manufacturing and technical support work together to help customers improve supply reliability while meeting evolving performance and certification requirements. This also strengthens Dow’s ability to consistently deliver stable quality and accelerate the commercialization process. By positioning large-scale manufacturing capabilities closer to customers and in regions with concentrated demand, Dow can provide global customers with faster and more flexible supply support.

As one of the world’s largest and most vertically integrated silicone manufacturers, Dow operates world-class production facilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. With a fully integrated value chain spanning from upstream raw materials to downstream applications, a diversified product portfolio, and advanced digital capabilities, Dow is well positioned to meet growing demand and provide superior service to customers worldwide.

For more information about Dow’s silicone products inTransportation、 Medical ApplicationsFor capabilities in this field, please visit Dow’s official website.

About Dow Company

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, transportation, and consumer applications. Our global footprint, asset integration and scale advantages, customer-focused technological innovation, and industry leadership enable us to achieve profitable growth and help build a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 29 countries and regions and employ approximately 34,600 people worldwide. Dow generated approximately $40 billion in sales in 2025. "Dow" or the "Company" refers to Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information about us, please visit www.dow.com.