More than six decades of silicon innovation

In 1943, The Dow Chemical Company and Corning Glass Works (now Corning Incorporated) combined their expertise and individual technologies specifically to explore the potential of silicones—and in doing so, founded Dow Corning.

From its pioneering role in the development of silicones for commercial applications, Dow Corning has grown to become a global leader in silicon-based innovation. Today, we provide over 7,000 performance-enhancing products and services that meet the needs of virtually every major industry in the world.

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To learn more about the history and growth of Dow Corning through the years, please download this fact-filled brochure. (PDF)