Dow Chemical Reinforces its Future with Planned Acquisition of Rohm and Haas

SUGAR LAND--July 15, 2008--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) (Midland, Michigan) has announced its intentions to acquire Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE:ROH) (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), building on its role as a leading global chemical player. This deal is certain to quickly diversify Dow Chemical and catapult the company as a significant contender in the specialty chemicals market in which it currently has few roots. Together, the companies operate more than 100 plants globally.