Dow POLY-CARB Reinforces Commitment to Infrastructure with New Leadership Team

Solon, OH - November 7, 2011

To continue to provide cost effective and innovative products to its customers, Dow POLY-CARB is taking measures to strengthen and refocus the business to ensure its continued success in the infrastructure industry.

Bob Rogowski has been named General Manager of Dow POLY-CARB, leading the business with direct support from those you already know. Rogowski is a 23-year veteran of The Dow Chemical Company. His most recent position was Vice President, North American Commercial Group, Dow Automotive Systems. He has worked in a variety of commercial, business development and international roles for Dow in the automotive and plastics industries. Prior to joining Dow, Bob worked for Borg Warner Chemicals and General Motors. One of his primary goals is to maximize the world-class resources available within Dow to best serve Dow POLY-CARB customers.

Commercial leaders named for Dow POLY-CARB are Raymond Somich, Roads; John Knoblich, Bridges; and John Hagen, Parking, Sealers & Coatings. Functional leaders named for Dow POLY-CARB are Dr. Ruolei Wang, Technical Service; Bob Frye, Strategic Marketing; and Sergio Bravo, Product Marketing.

Bob stated, "I am excited to be the leader of this business and have such an excellent experienced leadership team. We are here as a partner to the industry and ask that our customers reach out to us to help solve their infrastructure related needs. Dow POLY-CARB has untapped potential that when realized will provide unparalleled high quality preservation and safety solutions for bridges, roads and parking infrastructure."

With these changes, Dow POLY-CARB strengthens its 38-year established position as a technical leader and partner in infrastructure with the FLEXOGRID™ Bridge Deck Overlay System, Long-Life Pavement Markings, Marker Adhesives, High Friction Surfacing, UREGRID™, FLEXODECK™, Structural Coatings and Adhesives, Asset Preservation and other innovative offerings.

About Dow POLY-CARB

POLY-CARB, Inc. ("Dow POLY-CARB") is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, one of the world's most pre-eminent science and technology companies. Dow POLY-CARB is the leader in developing and delivering quality performance-based, low-risk, cost-effective infrastructure solutions that add safety and are easy-to-implement.

Dow POLY-CARB brings to every customer relationship a spirit of innovation and a heart for creating effective, long-lasting solutions. Since its founding in 1973, Dow POLY-CARB has represented the idea that the creative application of chemistry is part of the answer. And throughout their history, POLY-CARB has put their chemistry to work and built a track record for meeting a wide range of infrastructure needs that combat infrastructure erosion and offer safety enhancements. As part of the 114-year Dow Chemical Company, Dow POLY-CARB is charged to make even greater breakthroughs to help address the most challenging infrastructure needs. More information about Dow POLY-CARB can be found at www.poly-carb.com.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: Dow) combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, Dow had annual sales of $53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.

For Editorial Information:

Jonathan Somich
Communications Leader, Dow POLY-CARB
(440) 248-1223