The Dow Chemical Company was founded in 1897 by Herbert H. Dow with the intent to manufacture and sell bleach. For over 100 years Dow has been at the forefront of technology, with success in research, innovation and manufacturing. For the next 30 years the company expanded into agricultural chemicals, food preservatives and gasoline additives. In 1935 Dow began developing one its most famous commodities: plastics. The 1960s were a benchmark decade for the company: sales exceeded $1B for …showed first 75 words of 1086 total…

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