Dow India, a subsidiary of US multinational Dow Chemical Company, has temporarily halted work at its proposed global research and development (R&D) centre at Chakan.
Dow Chemical Halts Building in Indian 'Sacred' Area Oct 02, 2008A unit of Dow Chemical said on Oct. 1 that it had suspended construction of a $100 million research center at the Chakan site for water purification and energy efficiency after villagers complained it would pollute rivers they hold sacred.
Dow Chemical accused of violations in Conn.Oct 02, 2008Federal environmental officials say The Dow Chemical Co. may face more than $330,000 in fines for alleged pollution law violations at a Connecticut plant.
Dow Chemical Makes Another Acquisition & Some Thoughts on Valuation
Oct 01, 2008Dow AgroSciences LLC said today it is acquiring most of the assets of Sac City, Iowa-based Renze Hybrids Inc. for an undisclosed price. It will acquire all sales, marketing and agronomy assets related to the Renze brand as well as all soybean production assets.
