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Dow Reviews German Plants Amidst Market Slowdown
Dow Chemical reviews four German plants, including the Schkopau site with a complex history, as part of a broader European restructuring.
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- What is Dow Chemical currently doing in Germany and why?
- Dow Chemical is reviewing its European operations, including four German plants, due to a lack of significant market recovery in Europe and China.
- What is the historical significance of the Schkopau plant?
- Dow acquired the Schkopau plant in 1995 from Treuhand, which led to job cuts and partial closures. The plant's origins date back to Nazi Germany's autarky policies.
- Which German plant with a significant history is affected by Dow's review?
- The Schkopau plant in Saxony-Anhalt, with its history dating back to the GDR era, is one of the four German plants currently under review by Dow.
- What business segment is the focus of Dow's review, and where are the plants located?
- The review focuses on Dow's polyurethane business and will consider the impact on plants in Schkopau, Stade, Böhlen, and Ahlen. The process is expected to conclude by mid-2024.
- What are the typical applications of the materials produced at the plants under review?
- Polyurethane has wide applications in various industries such as construction and furniture manufacturing.