Dow in Michigan

About Us

Michigan has been home to Dow since its founding in 1897. While our products, businesses and operations have evolved over the course of the past century, our commitment to our employees and our communities has remained the same. The Great Lakes Bay Region continues to evolve as a hub for corporate leadership, research and development, and manufacturing.

A Place of Great Beginnings

Michigan Operations (MiOps) is a place of great historical significance to Dow. The site originated in the 1890’s after Herbert Henry Dow moved to Midland, Michigan, from the Cleveland, Ohio, area to take advantage of the prehistoric brine deposits under the Saginaw Valley. His plan was to use his innovative process for extracting chemicals from the brine by electrolysis, and manufacture bleach on a commercial scale.

H.H. Dow accomplished this and more. By 1918, Dow had shifted focus to the production of calcium chloride, magnesium metals and acetyl salicylic acid – better known as aspirin – which was made at MiOps for more than 70 years. H.H. Dow continued to churn out new innovations, diversify his portfolio, and expand his company until his death in 1930. Michigan Operations served as Dow’s global headquarters until the late 1960’s when the corporate center was built to house businesses, functions, and the Office of the Chief Executive.

Michigan Operations Today

The Dow Michigan Operations Industrial Park (I-Park) represents the future of innovation in the Great Lakes Bay Region. It serves as a hub of technology, growth, partnership, and manufacturing excellence.

The I-Park ushers in a new era of collaboration for Dow and the other tenant companies on site. Working collectively, these companies are focused on safe operations, employee excellence and talent development, production efficiencies, and a commitment to the region.

Visitor access to the I-Park is by way of an Alden Dow-inspired entrance on South Saginaw Road. This is the gateway to the 2,600-acre site and a work home to about 6,000 employees and contractors.

I-Park Tenants include:

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Cabot Corporation

A leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company serving key industries such as transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer.

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Corteva Agriscience

Offering a comprehensive and diverse portfolio of advanced agricultural products, including seed products, based on elite germplasm and crop protection products for insect, cereal weed, broadleaf and grass, and disease control.

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Dow, Inc.

Superior solutions for high growth markets in Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings, built on the strongest and deepest chemistry and polymers toolkits in the industry.

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DuPont Specialty Products

High performance materials and technologies for the Electronics & Imaging, Transportation & Advanced Polymers, Safety & Construction and Nutrition & Biosciences industries.

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Hemlock Semiconductor

HSC manufactures hyper-pure polysilicon, supplying two high-tech industries: electronics and solar panels. As the raw material used to create semiconductors, polysilicon is crucial for cell phones and computers, as well as other technologies.

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International Flavors & Fragrances

A leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, IFF partners with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions to the world.

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Trinseo

Global solutions for today’s manufacturers, including polycarbonate compounds and blends, latex binders, synthetic rubber and styrenics, based on the combined technologies and capabilities of four Dow businesses.

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