The Dow Chemical Company
Since 1997 our product range has been enlarged by the leather chemicals of
The Dow Chemical Company, formerly Rohm and Haas, a specialty materials Company headquartered in Philadelphia/PA, USA. From April 1st, 2009 Rohm And Haas Company is operating as division Dow Advanced Materials, wholly owned by The Dow Chemical Company.
Both companies are looking back at a more than 100 years comprehensive expertise in developing and selling leather chemicals. In this alliance LANXESS took over the global responsibility for marketing, technical support and logistics, whereas DOW is responsible for research and development as well as production in the field of acrylics for the leather industry.
Into the eighth year of this distribution relationship customers worldwide have realized significant benefits, such as
- Access to a complete product range from a single source
- Access to leading edge technology from the industry leaders in chrome-, inorganic and synthetic tanning agents and polyurethanes (Lanxess) and acrylics for retanning and finishing (DOW)
More than 60 people worldwide are engaged in joint market- and application-driven research & development helping to ensure that customers continue to have a steady stream of innovative, high-quality products to meet their ever-changing needs.
Find out more on our core technologies, new innovative product developments, roles & responsibilities within the alliance and many more by looking at the attached document.
Today, both our companies are working towards providing you with the next technological leap and competitive advantage.

