Terneuzen, the Netherlands – September 25, 2025 – Today, the municipal executive of the Municipality of Terneuzen awarded an honorary medal to Dow Terneuzen in recognition of the company’s 60th anniversary in the region. The distinction was presented during an official ceremony by Mayor Erik van Merrienboer to the employees of Dow in Terneuzen.
“We are incredibly proud of this special recognition for 60 years of Dow in Terneuzen,” said Jaume Sariol, Site Director Terneuzen & Vice President Operations EMEAI. “This milestone is not only a reflection of our commitment, but above all of the power of collaboration. I especially want to thank our employees who dedicate themselves every day to progress, innovation, and safe production. Thanks to them, our partners, customers, and the community we operate in, we have made a lasting contribution to our environment. This recognition belongs to all of us. We also want to thank the Municipality of Terneuzen for their trust and collaboration over the years.”
Since 1965, Dow has been active in Terneuzen and, as one of the largest employers, has contributed to the economic and social development of the municipality. With this honorary medal, the municipality expresses its appreciation for the dedication and involvement of Dow and its employees over six decades of collaboration.
“This recognition is for all of us,” said Tabita Verburg, Area President Dow Benelux, Nordic, UK, France and Iberica Benelux. “Every day, we work to create the right conditions for at least another 60 years of Dow in Terneuzen. We are proud to produce more than 800 products here that are used worldwide as building blocks for everyday items such as shoes, smartphones, packaging, and hygiene products. That underscores the importance of our site—not only in scale, but also in impact. Despite current challenges, Dow continues to look ahead with a clear focus: contributing to a strong, innovative, and future-proof industry and region.”
More information about 60 years of Dow in Terneuzen can be found at: https://dowcircles.nl/60years. Our colleagues also share what 60 years of Dow means to them via: https://dowcircles.nl/onze-trotse-collegas.
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Photo: Mayor Erik van Merrienboer presents the honorary medal for 60 years of Dow Terneuzen. On behalf of all employees, Charlie Zimmer (Business Vice President Industrial Solutions), Tim Boven (Business Vice President, Olefins, Aromatics and Alternatives), Tabita Verburg (Area President Dow Benelux, Nordic, UK, France and Iberica), and Jaume Sariol (Site Director in Terneuzen & Vice President Operations EMEAI) accepted the award.
Photos: Dow Terneuzen receives honorary medal from the Municipality of Terneuzen – a milestone marking 60 years of collaboration.
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About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.
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For more information, contact:
Dow Benelux Public Affairs
beneluxinfo@dow.com