Dow to cut 4,500 jobs as company’s focus on AI, automation increases

MIDLAND, MI – Thousands of Dow employees are expected to lose their jobs as the Midland-based chemical company looks to further streamline its operations and increase profitability.

The company announced its plans to cut 4,500 jobs in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 29. It’s unclear how the cuts will affect Dow’s Michigan workforce.