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.
About Dow Thailand
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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2010 | Polyethylene plant (Train II) start-up at Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate
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| 2011 | New operation complex at Asia Industrial Estate |
| 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 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 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 |
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| Siam Polystyrene Co., Ltd. | Polystyrene Plant in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate |
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| Siam Synthetic Latex Co., Ltd. | Styrene-Butadiene Latex Plant in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate |
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| Specialty Elastomers Plant in Asia Industrial Estate |
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| Siam Styrene Monomer Co., Ltd. | Ethylbenzene and Styrene Monomer Plant in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate |
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| Siam Polyethylene Co., Ltd. | Polyethylene Plants (Train I & II) in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate |
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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
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 (2009)
Institution of Chemical Engineers, headquartered in the United Kingdom, for Hydrogen peroxide to propylene oxide (HPPO) technology.
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 (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 (2015-2020)
Industrial Environmental Institute, Federation of Thai Industries, Ministry of Industry
Green Industry Level 4 Certificates (2021)
Ministry of Industry
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 (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 (2011-2016)
Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development (TBCSD)
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 (2014-2016)
Central Islamic Committee of Rayong
Carbon Footprint Label Certificates (2021)
Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO)
Certificate of Architectural Excellence under Architectural Promotion Organization Category (2016)
Friendly Design for All Foundation
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