Dow Corning Corporation - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review - Dow Corning Corporation (Dow Corning) is a chemical manufacturing company. It operates as a joint venture between The Dow Chemical Company and Corning Incorporated. The company specializes in development and marketing of wide range of silicon-based products. The products cater to a range of industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, fashion and clothing, health care and textiles. Dow Corning operates manufacturing facilities in the US, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea and the UK. Geographically, the company operates across Americas, Europe, and Asia. Dow Corning is headquartered in Midland, Michigan, the US.
The company focuses on expanding its product offerings. Recently, the company launched lubricating solution known as Molykote G-1502FM Synthetic Bearing and Gear Grease, low-viscosity products known as XIAMETER RBL-9200 Liquid Silicone Rubber and other new products such as silicone fluids, emulsions, resins and coatings.
Dow Corning Corporation Key Recent Developments
Jun 18, 2012: Dow Corning Kicks-off Research Activities In New European Development Center
May 17, 2012: Dow Corning And Hemlock Semiconductor Reaction To Preliminary DOC Determination Regarding Solar Tariffs
May 15, 2012: American Solar Manufacturers Oppose Solar Tariffs
May 01, 2012: Dow Corning Reports Revenue Of $1.5 Billion In Q1 2012
Mar 27, 2012: Powerway And Dow Corning Announce Strategic Cooperation For Thin-film Module Mounting System Development
GlobalData's Dow Corning Corporation - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the company's history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on the company's key employees, key competitors and major products and services.
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Scope
- Business description – A detailed description of the company's operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – GlobalData's summarization of the company's business strategy.
- SWOT analysis – A detailed analysis of the company's strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives' employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list of key locations and subsidiaries of the company, including contact details.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Section 1 - About the Company
Dow Corning Corporation - Key Facts
Dow Corning Corporation - Key Employees
Dow Corning Corporation - Key Employee Biographies
Dow Corning Corporation - Major Products and Services
Dow Corning Corporation - History
Dow Corning Corporation - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Dow Corning Corporation - Key Manufacturing Facilities
Section 2 – Company Analysis
Dow Corning Corporation - Business Description
Dow Corning Corporation - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
Dow Corning Corporation - Strengths
Strength - Constant Innovation
Strength - Leadership in Polysilicon Market
Strength - Geographical Diversity
Strength - Extensive Range of Offerings
Dow Corning Corporation - Weaknesses
Weakness - Ongoing Legal Proceedings
Dow Corning Corporation - Opportunities
Opportunity - Rising Demand for Green Projects
Opportunity - Growing Applications of Semiconductors
Opportunity - Expansion in Key Growth Markets
Opportunity - New Product Launches
Dow Corning Corporation - Threats
Threat - Challenge of Environmental Regulations
Threat - Shift in Technology
Threat - Infringement of Intellectual Property
Dow Corning Corporation - Key Competitors
Section 3 – Company's Power, Lifesciences Financial Deals and Alliances
Dow Corning Corporation, Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Dow Corning Corporation, Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Dow Corning Corporation, Recent Deals Summary
Section 4 – Company's Recent Developments
Dow Corning Corporation, Recent Developments
Jun 18, 2012: Dow Corning Kicks-off Research Activities In New European Development Center
May 17, 2012: Dow Corning And Hemlock Semiconductor Reaction To Preliminary DOC Determination Regarding Solar Tariffs
May 15, 2012: American Solar Manufacturers Oppose Solar Tariffs
May 01, 2012: Dow Corning Reports Revenue Of $1.5 Billion In Q1 2012
Mar 27, 2012: Powerway And Dow Corning Announce Strategic Cooperation For Thin-film Module Mounting System Development
Feb 13, 2012: Dow Corning Names Bardawil Group As Distributor Of Its Silicon-based Solutions For Solar Applications
Feb 03, 2012: Dow Corning Reports Revenue Of $6.4 Billion In 2011
Jan 10, 2012: Dow Corning Completes Construction Of European Distribution Center In Belgium
Dec 12, 2011: Phoenix Solar Builds Solar Plant For Dow Corning In Michigan
Dec 08, 2011: Dow Corning And Air Products Enter Long-term Silane Supply Agreement
Section 5 – Appendix
Methodology
About GlobalData
Contact Us
Disclaimer
List of Tables
Dow Corning Corporation, Key Facts
Dow Corning Corporation, Key Employees
Dow Corning Corporation, Key Employee Biographies
Dow Corning Corporation, Major Products and Services
Dow Corning Corporation, History
Dow Corning Corporation, Subsidiaries
Dow Corning Corporation, Key Manufacturing Facilities
Dow Corning Corporation, Key Competitors
Dow Corning Corporation, Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Dow Corning Corporation, Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Dow Corning Corporation, Recent Deals Summary
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List of Figures
Dow Corning Corporation, Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
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