Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Willard H. Dow
Dow Chemical Corporation
1930–1947
1930–1947
Dow Chemical Corporation
1930–1947
1930–1947
- Industry: Chemicals & Industrial
- Era: 1930
Dow grew the company his father had founded through acquisitions and mergers. He acquired a 75% interest in Midland Ammonia in 1930, partnered with Ethyl Gas in 1933, joined with Cleveland-Cliffs Iron in 1935, and acquired the Great Western Electro-Chemical Company also in 1935. By the time of his death, Dow Chemical manufactured 500 products, all built on a base of brine, employed 14,000 people, and had assets of $250 million.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1897–1949
- Birthplace: Michigan
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Head, Same Company
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: University of Michigan