Dow Corning is a global producer of silicone-based materials and technologies. Founded in 1943 as a joint venture between The Dow Chemical Company and Corning Incorporated, it became a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow in 2016 and was renamed Dow Silicones Corporation in 2018. The company is headquartered in Midland, Michigan, and operates a worldwide manufacturing and technical support network.
Its portfolio spans siloxanes and silicone intermediates, as well as specialty silicones including elastomers, sealants, adhesives, coatings, fluids, antifoams, and encapsulants. These materials serve diverse end markets such as electronics, automotive, construction and infrastructure, energy, healthcare, personal care, and industrial manufacturing. Dow Corning (now Dow Silicones) is recognized for supplying both commodity and specialty silicone solutions used in applications ranging from sealing and bonding to thermal management, surface protection, and process aids.