Dow’s Kentucky Operations have supported the quality of life in the Commonwealth for more than 80 years. Through the volunteer work of its employees, retirees, and friends, annual donations and contributions to local non-profit organizations, and collaboration with community advisory councils, Dow strives to be recognized as an excellent community partner and industrial neighbor.
At three locations in Kentucky, Dow manufactures nearly 3,500 different trade products that are shipped worldwide. Dow strongly supports long-term solutions that promote Kentucky’s economy and manufacturers. As part of its global commitment to sustainability, Dow continues to invest in programs and organizations that have a long-term impact and serve as a starting point for widespread community involvement and growth.
Carrollton
The Dow site in Carrollton, Kentucky, is one of two locations manufacturing key intermediates used in the production of most of Dow’s silicone products. These include food-grade materials, components for automotive and construction applications, and inactive ingredients found in pharmaceutical and personal care products. With decades of experience, the site continues to play a vital role in supporting Dow’s innovation and quality across industries.
Two manufacturing plants are located at Carrollton site: the Basics process converts the raw material silicon metal into polydimethylsiloxane; the Finishing process uses the polydimethylsiloxane to produce intermediate siloxane materials that are delivered directly to customers or sent to other Dow facilities for additional processing.
Elizabethtown
The Dow Performance Silicones Elizabethtown Plant is the largest stand-alone finishing silicone sealant plant in the United States. The site is a global supplier of silicones in the advanced construction market as well as automotive and electronics sectors. Our products are found in some of the most iconic buildings and structures around the world including the Freedom Tower and Mount Rushmore.
The Elizabethtown site is forward integrated with Dow’s Carrollton facility and Midland Operations by receiving intermediate siloxane materials that are used to manufacture silicone fluids and silicone sealants. Finished silicone sealants are manufactured into a variety of packages at our site to best serve the different customers that use our product.
Louisville
Dow’s manufacturing facility in Louisville got its start during World War II as one of several government-sponsored facilities constructed to produce synthetic rubber. Today we manufacture acrylic coatings, emulsion products, and plastic additives that add strength to products like medical supplies, window frames, and car bumpers. Louisville is part of Dow’s Monomers and Coatings business. We receive several of our bulk raw materials via rail or barge from our site in Deer Park. We also act as a distribution hub to supply monomers to other Dow sites
The Louisville site serves an Industrial Park (I-Park), a hub of technology and partnership with one manufacturing tenant and utility supply agreements with fence line manufacturing facilities.
