Dow is planning to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemicals maker puts more emphasis on using artificial intelligence and automation in its business. The company said Thursday that it anticipates about $600 million to $800 million in severance costs related to the cuts. Those costs are part of a broader plan aimed at simplifying operations and streamlining. Shares of Dow, which has about 34,600 employees globally, fell 3% in midday trading Thursday. Dow is based in Midland, Michigan. In January 2025 Dow executives said the company was seeking $1 billion in cost savings and anticipated cutting about 1,500 jobs […]
Dow is planning to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemicals maker puts more emphasis on using artificial intelligence and automation in its business.
The company said Thursday that it anticipates about $600 million to $800 million in severance c… [3124 chars]
Source: Santa Ana Orange County Register | Published: 2026-01-29T22:50:48Z
Credit: Santa Ana Orange County Register
