Indianapolis, Indiana
October 20, 2008
Dow AgroSciences announces it created 350 new positions
globally in 2008 as a business advancing new technology in the
growing global agricultural marketplace. These jobs are being
added around the world to forward the company’s research and
development work as well as to produce and commercialize its new
products. More than half of the jobs were added at the global
headquarters in Indianapolis. In addition, the company is
expanding its workforce through employees added via acquisition,
with seven seed companies being acquired in the last year.
“Global demand for food, feed, fiber and fuel reinforces the
need for agricultural productivity, and Dow AgroSciences is well
positioned as a technology leader to provide solutions,” says
Jerome Peribere, president and CEO. “We will continue to add to
our workforce to ensure we have outstanding talent to help our
company deliver on its ambitious growth plans based on
significantly advancing superior solutions for our customers.”
The company’s success in 2008 underscores the need for an
expanded workforce. Dow AgroSciences set a new first half record
for both sales and Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT).
Numerous collaborations and research milestones have also been
announced.
The company expects to continue hiring in 2009. Key areas of
recruiting are focused on science and technology positions.
People interested in career opportunities with Dow AgroSciences
should visit
http://www.dowagro.com/careers/ for the latest job postings.
Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is
a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of
science and technology with the "Human Element” to constantly
improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences
provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and
vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural
biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global
sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow
Chemical Company, were $3.8 billion in 2007. |
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