Although it’s formal organization as a business group dates back to 1988, the partnership of Dow Automotive Systems to the automotive industry dates back to 1919, year in which Herbert Dow introduced the metal pistons made of magnesium to equip cars higher speed and efficiency. As technologies and products have evolved, Dow Automotive Systems has continued to provide scientifically proven solutions with chemical basis for setting increasingly safe, clean, durable, efficient and attractive vehicles, such as polyurethane foam.

For example, the company has accumulated a long list of firsts such as developing the first adhesive system for direct glazing and the first structural adhesive capable of sticking aluminium roofs steel bodies. Dow Automotive Systems was also one of the first suppliers of the automotive market to offer solutions of polyurethane adhesive.

Nowadays, is a technology-driven solutions provider offering products and technologies that bolster safety and health performance, improve energy efficiency and enhance quality and appeal, while reducing manufacturing costs.

Therefore, offer polyurethanes, films, brake fluids, crash-durable adhesives and acoustic-management materials to fit any industrial applications.

The company  works with more than 700 creative-minded people, located in more than 40 cities ready to listen and support any needs in the passenger vehicle, commercial transportation or aftermarket industries.

It also has introduced a long line of firsts, including the development of the first direct glazing adhesive system and the first structural adhesives capable of bonding aluminium roofs to steel bodies. Dow Automotive Systems was also among the first automotive suppliers to provide polyurethane foam solutions.