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WILMINGTON, Del., April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Butamax(TM) Advanced Biofuels, LLC, a joint venture between BP and DuPont, announced today that it has entered into collaboration with Fagen, Inc. for the introduction of commercial biobutanol production using Butamax(TM) technology. Fagen is the world's most experienced biofuels engineering, procurement and construction contractor, having built more ethanol capacity than any other company. They are the largest, most respected green...
WILMINGTON, Del., April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- First quarter 2012 earnings, before significant items, were $1.61 per share versus $1.52 per share in 2011. Reported earnings per share were $1.57 versus $1.52 in 2011. Sales of $11.2 billion were up 12 percent versus the prior year. This reflects 8 percent higher local prices, 1 percent currency headwind, 2 percent lower volume and 7 percent net benefit from portfolio changes. Sales in developing markets grew 15...
NEW YORK, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Last night, National 4-H Council hosted the third annual 4-H Legacy Awards Gala to honor extraordinary individuals and corporations that have made a lasting impact through their efforts to cultivate America's 4-H youth development program. 4-H enriches the lives of more than six million young people around the country each year. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click...
DuPont™ SentryGlas® N-UV ionoplast interlayer, a new interlayer technology for durable architectural safety glass with unsurpassed transmission of natural UV light Wilmington, Del. (PRWEB) April 17, 2012 DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions announces the commercial launch of DuPont™ SentryGlas® N-UV ionoplast interlayer, a new interlayer technology for durable architectural safety glass with unsurpassed transmission of natural UV light into spaces containing special...
Seventeen DuPont manufacturing facilities across the US have been awarded by CSX transportation as winners of the 18th annual Chemical Safety Excellence Award. Wilmington, DE (PRWEB) April 13, 2012 Safety is a top priority at DuPont, and this commitment continues through the transportation supply chain, even after products are manufactured. Seventeen DuPont manufacturing facilities across the US have been awarded by CSX Transportation as winners of the 18th annual Chemical Safety...
Fifth Ballistics Center to Develop Protective Materials that Help Keep People Safe Around the World Wilmington. DE and Hyderabad, India (PRWEB) April 12, 2012 DuPont today opened its latest ballistics testing facility at the DuPont Knowledge Center in Hyderabad, India. The state-of-the-art facility houses a ballistic testing range, a 600-ton helmet press and stab testing equipment. It is the fifth DuPont site for testing protection materials in ballistic applications. Others are located...
FORTUNE 500 Global CEOs and World Leaders to Meet June 6-8, 2013 WILMINGTON, Del. (PRWEB) April 10, 2012 DuPont is proud to be a sponsor of the 2013 FORTUNE Global Forum in Chengdu, China, and looking forward to the next year of preparation and collaboration set to happen among businesses, governments and thought leaders from around the world. The three-day Global Forum will be designed around the theme of “China’s New Future.” It will bring together hundreds of global...
Research Expansion Boosts Agricultural Productivity, Leads to 400 Jobs DES MOINES, Iowa (PRWEB) April 09, 2012 DuPont opened a $40 million plant genetics research facility in Johnston today to further support its commitment to increasing agricultural productivity and food security worldwide. Approximately 400 new jobs will be created through the increased research and development capabilities housed in the 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art building. “Beaver Creek will take...
WASHINGTON, April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. (NYSE: DFT), today announced that the Company will release its first quarter 2012 operating results on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 after the close of market and host a conference call on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss those results and provide a Company update. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120104/MM29780LOGO ) The conference call will be accessible by telephone and through the...
WILMINGTON, Del., April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont has named Gary W. Spitzer as senior vice president of Integrated Operations & Engineering, succeeding Jeffrey A. Coe who plans to retire in May following 38 years of service. Thierry Vanlancker will succeed Spitzer as president of DuPont Chemicals & Fluoroproducts. Both Spitzer's and Vanlancker's roles take effect May 1. Spitzer, 54, has served in a range of business and leadership roles for DuPont in the United...
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Kevlar, a trademark of para-aramid synthetic fiber, is related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora. DuPont developed Kevlar in 1965 and was first commercially used in the 1970s as a replacement for steel in racing tires. Its normal form is as a rope or a sheet of fabric that can be used as an ingredient in composite material components. Kevlar is used in bicycle tires, racing sails, and body armor due to its high tensile strength-to-weight ratio. Twaron, produced in 1978, is a...
Kevlar, a trademark of para-aramid synthetic fiber, is related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora. DuPont developed Kevlar in 1965 and was first commercially used in the 1970s as a replacement for steel in racing tires. Its normal form is as a rope or a sheet of fabric that can be used as an ingredient in composite material components. Kevlar is used in bicycle tires, racing sails, and body armor due to its high tensile strength-to-weight ratio. Twaron, produced in 1978, is a...
Nylon, a synthetic polymer, was first produced by Wallace Carothers in 1935. It is one of the most commonly used polymers. The thermoplastic, silky material was first used in a nylon-bristled toothbrush, then women's stockings. Nylon was made of repeating units linked by amide bonds and is frequently referred to as ppolyamide (PA). There are two common methods of making nylon for fiber applications. It was the first commercially successful synthetic polymer. It was originally intended...
