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January \| February \| March \| April \| May \| June \| July \| August \| September \| October \| November \| December August 29, 2008 Sustainability Progress Report: Double Revenues, New Products This is the last a series of articles on the DuPont 2008 Sustainability Progress Report that will appear in DuPont News. » more August 29, 2008 DuPont Showcases Offerings at Rubber, Plastics Exhibition DuPont recently participated in INTERPLASTIKA -- the international trade fair for plastics and rubber -- in Moscow, Russia. » more August 29, 2008 African Farmers Need Support of Agricultural Value Chain Addressing the African Green Revolution Conference in Oslo, Norway, Vice President -- DuPont Crop Genetics Research and Development Bill Niebur. » more August 28, 2008 DuPont Products Help Rowing, Track Performance The quest for lighter, stronger and safer sports equipment has provided added benefits to world-class and recreational athletes. » more August 28, 2008 Solamet® Metallization Paste for Photovoltaic Solar Cells DuPont Microcircuit Materials (MCM), part of DuPont Electronic Technologies, has introduced DuPont™ Solamet® PV159 thick-film metallization paste. » more August 28, 2008 Laser Technology Speeds Higher Yield Development DuPont has unveiled an advanced technology that will transform seed research. » more August 27, 2008 Sustainability Progress Report: Greenhouse Gas Reduction This is one in a series of articles on the DuPont 2008 Sustainability Progress Report that will appear in DuPont News. » more August 27, 2008 Personal Protection Products: For When ‘The Heat is On’ On Monday, DuPont hosted Delaware Congressman Mike Castle and more than 30 local officials, first responders and firefighters in Wilmington, Del. » more August 26, 2008 BMW Sauber F1 Team Races in 'Valencia Urban Circuit' Grand Prix In the first European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain, Robert Kubica secured third place for the BMW Sauber F1 Team. » more August 26, 2008 DuPont Showcases Innovations for Packaging at Chinaplas 08 DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) recently presented its latest offerings at Chinaplas 08 in Shanghai, China. » more August 26, 2008 New Seed Research Centers Open in Italy, Hungary DuPont is boosting its seed business in Europe with the opening of two new research centers – one in Italy, the other in Hungary. » more August 25, 2008 Jeff Gordon Race Results: Sharpie 500 The DuPont sponsorship of Jeff Gordon keeps our brands and products in the public eye. » more August 25, 2008 DuPont Products Help Improve Tennis, Badminton Performance DuPont innovations in materials science are helping the world’s best athletes compete in Beijing, China, and they play a critical role in delivering maximum performance. » more August 22, 2008 Sustainability Progress Report: Double R&D Investment The 2008 Sustainability Progress Report highlights the DuPont 2015 sustainability goals, the company’s progress against them, as well as examples of progress. » more August 22, 2008 DuPont Legal Honored for Diversity Initiatives The National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) has honored DuPont Legal with the organization’s 2008 NAWL President’s Award. » more August 21, 2008 DuPont Products Help Improve Cycling Performance DuPont innovations in materials science are helping the world’s best athletes compete in Beijing, China, and they play a critical role in delivering maximum performance. » more August 21, 2008 Kinston Plant Celebrates 55 Years of Operations About 130 people including employees, retirees, community members and special guests gathered for a celebration. » more August 20, 2008 Sustainability Progress Report: 2015 Footprint Goals One goal is to reduce air carcinogens 50 percent from base year of 2004. So far, it is down 13 percent overall. » more August 20, 2008 DuPont Obtains Endorsement for Pioneer® Brand Products Pioneer Hi-Bred received approval from the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Board of Directors to be part of a new crop insurance program, Risk Management Biotechnology Endorsement. » more August 19, 2008 FORTUNE Magazine Highlights Diane Gulyas as Global Mentor The current issue of FORTUNE magazine highlights Diane Gulyas, group vice president, DuPont Performance Materials as a global mentor in its “The global mentor match-up” article. » more August 18, 2008 Jeff Gordon Race Results: 3M Performance 400 presented by Bondo DuPont-sponsored and four-time NASCAR® Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon was scheduled to race in the 3M Performance 400. » more August 18, 2008 Qualicon Hosts Seminar on Food Safety in Japan DuPont Qualicon and its distributor, GSI Creos Corporation, recently hosted a food safety technology seminar in Tokyo, Japan. » more August 15, 2008 Jim Romine Named Vice President of Regulatory, Product Stewardship Employees of the DuPont Florida plant in Starke, Florida, recently were received a “Sentinels of Safety” award. » more August 15, 2008 Flexography Technical Centers Reopen in Latin America DuPont Packaging Graphics recently celebrated the grand reopening of two flexography technical centers in Latin America. » more August 14, 2008 PDMA Recognizes DuPont as ‘Outstanding Corporate Innovator’ Product Development Management Association (PDMA) recognized DuPont with its 2008 Outstanding Corporate Innovator award. » more August 14, 2008 ECOCERT® Approves Zemea® as Natural Ingredient DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products today announced that its breakthrough product, Zemea® propanediol has been independently inspected and approved as a natural ingredient. » more August 13, 2008 Kevlar® Pulp to Drive Growth in Automotive Applications DuPont Advanced Fiber Systems – High Performance Solutions (HPS) recently participated in the 10th Friction and Sealing Material Technology Exchange & Products Exhibition in China. » more August 13, 2008 Eaton Recognizes DuPont for Supplier Excellence Du Pont (U.K.) Limited received recognition from diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporations’ Automotive Group for its supply of engineering polymers. » more August 12, 2008 DuPont Signs Technology Agreement with Toppan DuPont Photovoltaic Fluoromaterials (PVFM) has developed a proprietary technology to produce backsheet-containing DuPont™ Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) polymer in a single step. » more August 12, 2008 Sustainability Progress Report: Fuel-Efficient Vehicles One of the goals is to introduce fleet vehicles that represent the leading technologies for fuel efficiency and fossil fuel alternatives. » more August 12, 2008 DuPont™ Rynaxypyr® Wins 2008 R&D 100 Award DuPont has been awarded a 2008 R&D 100 Award for DuPont™ Rynaxypyr®. » more August 11, 2008 Jeff Gordon Race Results: Centurion Boats at The Glen The www.PA24.com DuPont Performance Alliance web address appeared on the television panel of the DuPont No. 24 Chevrolet Impala during the race. » more August 11, 2008 Corpus Christi Site Celebrates 35th Anniversary About 600 people attended the site’s annual picnic, including various DuPont leaders, retirees, employees and their families. » more August 11, 2008 Photovoltaic Offerings Attract Thousands in Japan With more than 44,000 visitors in attendance, many showed strong interest in the DuPont products and technologies that were showcased and registered to receive further information. » more August 8, 2008 SentryGlas® Expands Offerings for Protective Windows, Doors The new offerings broaden architects' and builders' choices for incorporating impact-resistant glass for more protective buildings. » more August 8, 2008 DuPont Products Support Athletes Competing in Beijing As the world’s best athletes prepare for today’s opening events in Beijing, China, DuPont innovations in materials science will be there with them, playing a critical role in delivering maximum performance. » more August 7, 2008 Corian® Shapes Inspiration of ‘The Endless Nile Table’ Corian® provides a luminous clarity that emphasizes its elegant and innovative structure, which was inspired by the flow of the Nile River. » more August 7, 2008 DuPont, Hexima Partner on Disease Resistance Technology DuPont and Hexima Limited will develop and commercialize certain biotech fungal disease resistance technology in corn, soybeans and other crops. » more August 6, 2008 Sustainability Progress Report: Reducing Water Consumption The 2008 Sustainability Progress Report highlights the DuPont 2015 sustainability goals, the company’s progress against them, as well as examples of progress. » more August 6, 2008 Solae Belgium Site Celebrates 30 Years of Operation The facility, which operates 24 hours a day, has had zero lost work cases since August 2006. » more August 5, 2008 BMW Sauber F1 Team Races in Hungary Grand Prix DuPont sponsors the BMW Sauber F1 Team as its official supplier. » more August 5, 2008 Teflon® Road Show Introduces New Technology in Thailand Working with the licensee Sahaming Chaisiri, a DuPont team toured mall stores, reaching thousands of consumers with cooking trials and demonstrations to enhance user experience. » more August 4, 2008 Jeff Gordon Race Results: Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 DuPont-sponsored and four-time NASCAR® Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon was scheduled to race in the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500. » more August 4, 2008 DuPont Hosts Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Academy DuPont sponsored the 6th annual (U.S.) National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Academy -- a special project of the National Future Farmers of America Foundation. » more August 4, 2008 Edge Moor Site Hosts Emergency Response Training More than 90 emergency responders recently participated in a day of hazardous material handling and emergency response training. » more August 1, 2008 FIATECH Establishes Jim Porter Technology Leadership Award Jim Porter, chief engineer and vice president of DuPont Engineering & Operations, has received a technology leadership award that recently was established in his name. » more August 1, 2008 Plunkett Awards Expand Alignment with Sustainability To mark the 70th anniversary of the discovery of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), later branded as DuPont™ Teflon®. » more
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