About Dow Thailand

Dow Thailand Group, the leading science group of companies in Thailand, is the largest manufacturing base of Dow in the Asia-Pacific region. We are committed to developing science-driven innovations and strives to form effective collaboration and networks to bring about sustainability for its business as well as society.

Milestones

Dow is a leading solutions provider, with expertise and innovation, together with cutting-edge, green technology, for diverse industries in Thailand. Dow has been based in Thailand for fifty years and is Dow’s largest manufacturing base in Asia Pacific.
Year Milestone
1967

First sales office established in Bangkok

1978

Polystyrene plant start-up in Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan

1987

Joint-venture with SCG (SCG-DOW Group)

1993

Start-up of plants at Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, Rayong
- Styrene-Butadiene Latex plant
- Polyol plant
- Formulated Polyol plant

1995

Polystyrene plant start-up at Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate

1997

Ethylbenzene and Styrene Monomer plant start-up at Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate

1999

Polyethylene plant (Train I) start-up at Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate

2001

Acquisition of Union Carbide Corporation
- Synthetic Latex Emulsion plant

2007

Dow and Solvay’s joint-venture announcement for a Hydrogen Peroxide plant project at Asia Industrial Estate, Rayong

2009

Acquisition of Rohm and Haas Company
- Acrylic Emulsion plant
- Poly-Acrylic Acid plant

2010

Polyethylene plant (Train II) start-up at Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate

 

2011

New operation complex at Asia Industrial Estate
Start-up of plants at Asia Industrial Estate
- Specialty Elastomers plant
- Hydrogen Peroxide plant
- Propylene Oxide plant

2012

Polyolefin Encapsulant Films plant start-up at Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate (divested in 2016)


Propylene Glycol plant start-up at Asia Industrial Estate


Map Ta Phut ATC Non-routine Analysis Laboratory established at Hemaraj Eastern Industrial Estate (Map Ta Phut), Rayong

2015

Polyether Polyol plant start-up at Asia Industrial Estate

2016

Acquisition of Dow Corning Company

2017

Dow Thailand Group’s 50th Anniversary and SCG-DOW Group’s 30th Anniversary


The Center of Advanced Analytical Technology established at Asia Industrial Estate

2018

Rigid Polyol plant start-up at Asia Industrial Estate

2021

SCG Chemicals rebranded to SCGC, hence, the joint venture SCG-Dow Group became "SCGC-Dow Group."

Business Portfolio

Dow Thailand Group, the largest manufacturing base of Dow in the Asia-Pacific region, consists of 12 companies under two main organization structures

Group of Dow Chemical Thailand

Group of Dow Chemical Thailand is a group of Dow wholly owned subsidiaries held by Dow Group in US at 99.99 percent of the shares, consisting of five companies as follows:

  • Dow Chemical Thailand Ltd.
  • Carbide Chemical (Thailand) Ltd.
  • Rohm and Haas Chemical (Thailand) Ltd.

Dow Chemical Thailand Ltd. manufactures polyols/formulated polyols, propylene glycol, polyether polyol, propylene oxide and imports/markets other Dow products that serve diverse industries: solvents and epoxy for paint, coating and electronics industries; surfactants and amines for the textile industry; polyglycol for the personal-care industry; intermediates for plastics and petrochemical industries; plastics and chemicals for the automotive industry; ion-exchange resins and reverse-osmosis membrane for water purification applications, including emulsion polymers for paint and coatings.

Carbide Chemical (Thailand) Ltd. manufactures assorted synthetic latex polymers: all-acrylic, styrene-acrylic, vinyl-acrylic, vinyl-versatic, and poly (vinyl acetate) photopolymer. These high-quality products find applications in architectural paint, pigment printing for textiles and non-woven materials, adhesives for the construction industry, inks, floor polish, and caulks and sealants.

SCGC-Dow Group

SCGC-Dow Group is a joint venture of equal equity between SCG Chemicals Co., Ltd. and Dow of 49.99 percent each, which forms a close-knit collaboration in four core businesses under operations by four companies. The following companies under SCG-DOW Group are operated and managed by Dow as follows:

  • Siam Polystyrene Co., Ltd.
  • Siam Synthetic Latex Co., Ltd.
  • Siam Styrene Monomer Co., Ltd.
  • Siam Polyethylene Co., Ltd.
Company Plant Products
Siam Polystyrene Co., Ltd. Polystyrene Plant in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate
  • General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS)
  • High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
Siam Synthetic Latex Co., Ltd. Styrene-Butadiene Latex Plant in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate
  • Styrene-Butadiene Latex
Specialty Elastomers Plant in Asia Industrial Estate
  • AFFINITY™ Polyolefin Plastomers
  • ENGAGE™ Polyolefin Elastomers
Siam Styrene Monomer Co., Ltd. Ethylbenzene and Styrene Monomer Plant in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate
  • Styrene Monomer
Siam Polyethylene Co., Ltd. Polyethylene Plants (Train I & II) in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate
  • Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

 

Remark: Dow and SCG established a joint venture in a cracker business under the operation and management of SCG, and jointly operate a storage and export facility service business. Read more

Other JV (Operated by other companies)

Joint ventures of equal equity between Dow and other companies who have currently managed the manufacturing and operation.

Apart from 4 companies of SCG-DOW Group under the operation and management of Dow, Dow and SCG established a joint venture in a cracker business under the operation and management of SCG, and jointly operate a storage and export facility service business.

  • Rayong Olefins Co., Ltd.
  • Map Ta Phut Olefins Co., Ltd.
  • Rayong Terminal Co., Ltd.

In addition, Dow and Solvay S.A. fomed a joint venture of equal equity to establish the world’s largest hydrogen peroxide plant, which is the eco-friendly facility that simply applies only air and hydrogen to produce advanced products. This clean, versatile chemical production finds applications in the paper industry, textile industry, electronics industry, chemical industry, effluent and wastewater treatment, food industry, disinfectants, and consumer products.

  • MTP HP JV (Thailand) Ltd.

Awards & Recognition

Dow Thailand Group’s innovations, responsible operations, corporate social responsibilities, and sustainability efforts are recognized nationally and internationally. Our key awards and recognition are as follows.
International Awards
Innovation and Excellence Award in Core Engineering

Innovation and Excellence Award in Core Engineering (2009)

Institution of Chemical Engineers, headquartered in the United Kingdom, for Hydrogen peroxide to propylene oxide (HPPO) technology.

Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award

Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award (2010)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Hydrogen peroxide to propylene oxide (HPPO) technology.

Asian CSR Award in Environmental Excellence

Asian CSR Award in Environmental Excellence (2014)

Asian Institute of Management-Ramon V. del Rosario, Sr. Center for Corporate Social Responsibility, for The Dow Chemical for Sustainable Industry Project.

National Awards

Good Governance for Excellent Environmental Management and Social Responsibility Awards (2009-2021)

Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand

Eco Factory Certificates

Eco Factory Certificates (2015-2020)

Industrial Environmental Institute, Federation of Thai Industries, Ministry of Industry

Green Industry Level 3 Certificates

Green Industry Level 4 Certificates (2021)

Ministry of Industry

Corporate Social Responsibility, Department of Industrial Works (CSR-DIW) Award

Corporate Social Responsibility, Department of Industrial Works (CSR-DIW) Award (2015-2016)

Department of Industrial Work, Ministry of Industry

Gold Level Award for Zero Accident Campaign

Gold Level Award for Zero Accident Campaign (2013-2014)

Ministry of Labour

3Rs Awards / 3R+ Awards / Zero Waste to Landfill Achievement Awards (2015)

Department of Industrial Works, Ministry of Industry

Green Meetings Certificate

Green Meetings Certificate (2011-2016)

Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development (TBCSD)

AMCHAM Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence Recognition Award in Gold Level and Creative Partnership

AMCHAM Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence Recognition Award in Platinum Level and Creative Partnership (2011-2021)

American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand and Thai-U.S. Creative Partnership

Certificates of Halal for New Entrepreneur Prize

Certificates of Halal for New Entrepreneur Prize (2014-2016)

Central Islamic Committee of Rayong

Carbon Footprint Label Certificates

Carbon Footprint Label Certificates (2021)

Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO)

Certificate of Architectural Excellence under Architectural Promotion Organization Category

Certificate of Architectural Excellence under Architectural Promotion Organization Category (2016)

Friendly Design for All Foundation

National Science Museum Recognition Award

National Science Museum Recognition Award (2016)

National Science Museum

Outstanding Organization in Promoting Science Education in Thailand Award (2017)

The Professor Dr. Tab Nilanidhi Foundation