Dow Olefinverbund GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow Inc., a leading global materials science company listed on the NYSE under ticker DOW and headquartered in the United States.
Headquartered in Schkopau, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, the company operates major chemical production facilities across the Central German chemical triangle, including sites in Schkopau, Böhlen in Saxony, Leuna, and Teutschenthal. These sites are interconnected by a 1,300 km pipeline network that facilitates the exchange of feedstocks and also connects to Dow's facilities in Stade and the Rostock port terminal.
Its core activities focus on the production of basic petrochemicals and polymers. Key products include ethylene and propylene from a naphtha steam cracker in Böhlen, various polyethylene grades (such as LDPE, LLDPE, and HDPE), dispersions, and other chemical intermediates used in packaging, construction, hygiene products, and industrial applications. The company also operates the ValuePark industrial park in Schkopau and Böhlen, which hosts numerous partner companies in plastics processing and related services.
With around 1,600 employees in Germany, Dow Olefinverbund GmbH is one of the larger employers in the region and a significant player in Europe's petrochemical and plastics industry. It originated from the 1995 privatization of former East German chemical combines (Buna-Werke, Sächsische Olefinwerke Böhlen, and parts of Leunawerke) under the BSL entity, with Dow acquiring full ownership by 2000 following extensive modernization and environmental remediation.
Also known as BSL Olefinverbund GmbH and Buna Sow Leuna Olefinverbund GmbH.
Shutdowns aim to optimize capacity, cut costs, and boost EBITDA by 2029, impacting 800 roles. Charges range from $630M to $790M, with $500M cash outlay over four years.
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