Dow Chemical signs up with Accenture for application solutions
08 Aug '05
3 min read
"Accenture's proven ability to effectively team and integrate culturally with an industry leader like Dow has enabled both companies to deliver measurable results for many years," said Steven Gratto, a global lead partner in Accenture's Chemicals industry group. "We are confident that under this new agreement Accenture and Dow will be able to take this long-term and successful relationship to the next level by leveraging broader global services to support Dow's business."
Dow Corning was established in 1943 specifically to explore the potential of silicones. Silicone process aids and surfactants used in fabric, leather finishes and nonwovens.
Currently, Dow Corning provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated equally own a global leader in silicon-based technology and innovation, offering more than 7,000 products and services, Dow Corning. More than half of Dow Corning's annual sales are outside the United States.
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Committed to delivering innovation, Accenture collaborates with its clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With deep industry and business process expertise, broad global resources and a proven track record, Accenture can mobilize the right people, skills and technologies to help clients improve their performance.
With more than 115,000 people in 48 countries, the company generated net revenues of US$13.67 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2004.