The Dow Chemical Company - SWOT Analysis

The Dow Chemical Company - SWOT Analysis

Datamonitor's The Dow Chemical Company - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. The report examines the company’s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.

The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemicals, plastic materials, agricultural, and other specialized products and services. It is a diversified chemical company offering products and services ranging from fresh water, food, and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging, and personal care in more than 160 countries. It is headquartered in Midland, Michigan and employs about 46,000 people. The company recorded revenues of $53,513 million during the financial year ended December 2007 (FY2007), an increase of 8.9% over the financial year ended December 2006 (FY2006). The increase in revenues was primarily due to volume growth in all business segments and increased demand in Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The operating profit of the company was $4,943 million during FY2007, a decrease of 14.4% compared with FY2006. The net profit was $2,887 million in FY2007, a decrease of 22.5% compared with FY2006.

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- Contains a study of the major internal and external factors affecting the company in the form of a SWOT analysis as well as a breakdown and examination of leading product revenue streams
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Key Facts
Company Overview
Business Description
Company History
Key Employees
Key Employee Biographies
Company View
SWOT analysis
Products & Services Listing
Products & Services Analysis