Dow Chemical Benefits from Plastics Demand, Strong Pricing in Third-Quarter 2014

SUGAR LAND--October 23, 2014--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) (Midland, Michigan) reported global sales gains for third-quarter 2014, as tightening demand resulted in stronger pricing in major regions. The Performance Plastics and Performance Materials segments led the gains, with Latin America driving a 6% growth in emerging geographies. Industrial Info is tracking more than $7 billion in active projects involving Dow.

Within this article: Details on Dow's quarter and major projects, including two major additions at a petrochemicals facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast.