Dow Chemical Benefits from Demand, Selloffs in First Quarter, Sets 2015 Capex at $3.9 Billion

SUGAR LAND--April 24, 2015--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) (Midland, Michigan) reported overall profit gains for first-quarter 2015, as demand growth across all geographic regions and benefits from a pair of major selloffs offset a steep decline in prices, which was driven by crude-oil values and the strengthening U.S. dollar. Industrial Info is tracking $9.87 billion in active projects involving Dow.

Within this article: Details on Dow's quarter and projects, including upgrades and expansions at an ethylene facility in Plaquemine, Louisiana.

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