陶氏是一家多元化的化學公司,運用科學、技術以及“人元素”的力量不斷改進推動人類進步的基本要素。陶氏為全球160個國家和地區的客戶提供種類繁多的產品及服務,并將可持續發展的原則貫徹于化學和創新,使客戶能為各消費市場提供更加優質的產品,包括純水、食品、藥品、涂料、包裝,以及個人護理產品、建筑、家居和汽車等眾多領域。2008年陶氏銷售額達575億美元,在全球擁有員工46,000名。陶氏在全球35個國家擁有150家工廠,生產3300余種產品。2009年4月1日,陶氏收購全球領先的特殊材料制造商羅門哈斯公司。羅門哈斯2008年銷售額達100億美元,在全球30個國家擁有98家工廠,員工約15,000名。除特別注明外,“陶氏” 或“公司” 是指陶氏化學公司及其附屬公司。有關陶氏的進一步資料,請瀏覽陶氏網頁www.dow.com.cn以及www.dow.com。 Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the “Human Element” to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in approximately 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. In 2008, Dow had annual sales of $57.5 billion and employed approximately 46,000 people worldwide. The Company has 150 manufacturing sites in 35 countries and produces approximately 3,300 products. On April 1, 2009, Dow acquired Rohm and Haas Company, a global specialty materials company with sales of $10 billion in 2008, 98 manufacturing sites in 30 countries and approximately 15,000 employees worldwide. References to “Dow” or the “Company” mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.