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July 31, 2008

DuPont Settles with Cortron on Cyrel® FAST Patent Technology

DuPont has reached an agreement with Cortron Corporation to settle a patent infringement case.

 

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July 31, 2008

DuPont Declares Third Quarter Dividend

DuPont declared a third quarter common stock dividend of 41 cents per share, payable September 12, to stockholders of record August 15.

 

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July 30, 2008

DuPont Australia Sponsors Banksia Environmental Award

Suntech Chairman CEO and Founder Dr. Zhengrong Shi recently was awarded the DuPont Australia-sponsored International Award.

 

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July 29, 2008

Interesting Facts about Germany

Germany is the second most populous nation in Europe and has 82 million inhabitants.

 

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July 29, 2008

DuPont’s Presence in Germany

DuPont opened its first sales office in Germany about 100 years ago.

 

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July 29, 2008

DuPont in Germany: Going Where the Growth Is

“’Made in Germany’ is a well-known label of quality and innovation around the world.

 

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July 28, 2008

Jeff Gordon Race Results: Allstate 400 at The Brickyard

The Pioneer brand appeared on the television panel of the DuPont No. 24 Chevrolet Impala during the race.

 

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July 28, 2008

Sustainability Progress Report: Greenhouse Gas Emissions

One of the five goals is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 15 percent from base year 2004. Overall, it is down 9.5 percent since 2004.

 

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July 25, 2008

DuPont Shares Science with ‘The World of the Tiny’ in Mexico

The exhibit aims to increase children’s interest in science and nanotechnology, by showcasing some of the advances and developments that the technology has to offer.

 

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July 25, 2008

Pontchartrain Site Earns a ‘Star’ for Workplace Safety, Health

An OSHA team conducted a thorough on-site review of safety and health programs, interviews with employees, and a complete tour of the site.

 

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July 25, 2008

Agricultural Productivity Alliance to Help Meet Food, Fuel Demand

DuPont has helped to form the Alliance for Abundant Food and Energy, a coalition committed to sustainably and responsibly improve diets and reduce dependence on fossil fuels through increased agricultural productivity.

 

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July 24, 2008

Cellulosic Ethanol JV: Pilot Plant in Tennessee

DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC and the University of Tennessee Research Foundation have announced a partnership to construct an innovative pilot-scale biorefinery and state-of-the-art research and development facility for cellulosic ethanol.

 

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July 23, 2008

BMW Sauber F1 Team Races in German Grand Prix

DuPont sponsors the BMW Sauber F1 Team as its official supplier.

 

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July 23, 2008

Sustainability Progress Report: Meeting 2010 Energy Goals

The 2008 Sustainability Progress Report highlights DuPont’s 2010 energy goals, progress against the goals, and examples of the progress.

 

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July 23, 2008

Second Quarter 2008 Business Segment Performance

Business segment highlights comparing second quarter 2008 results to second quarter 2007.

 

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July 22, 2008

Second Half, Full Year 2008 Outlook

The company expects second half 2008 earnings per share to be modestly lower than last year due to the impact of higher energy and ingredient costs, lower demand in certain developed markets, lower income from asset sales, and a higher base tax rate.

 

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July 22, 2008

Second Quarter Highlights, Net Income and Sales

DuPont increased the lower end of its full year 2008 earnings outlook, narrowing the range to USD 3.45 to USD 3.55 per share.

 

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July 22, 2008

DuPont Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

Second quarter 2008 earnings per share grew 13 percent to USD 1.18, up from USD 1.04 in the second quarter of 2007.

 

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July 21, 2008

Corian® Garden Blossoms at U.K. Flower Show

DuPont™ Corian® recently appeared at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

 

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July 21, 2008

DuPont Receives Optimum® GAT® Soybean Trait Approval

DuPont has received U.S. regulatory approval of its proprietary herbicide tolerance trait, the Optimum® GAT® trait in soybeans.

 

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July 21, 2008

Vespel® Plant in Singapore Expands Global Capacity

DuPont™ Vespel® parts and shapes recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest facility, Tuas Works in Singapore.

 

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July 18, 2008

DuPont Marks 206 Years of Progress, Innovation

Tomorrow marks the 206th anniversary of DuPont.

 

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July 18, 2008

Sustainability Progress Report: Moving Toward 2015 Goals

This is part of a series on the 2008 Sustainability Progress Report.

 

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July 18, 2008

Tyvek® ‘Seals the Deal’ for Envelopes in India

DuPont Nonwovens recently launched envelopes made with DuPont™ Tyvek® for the Indian Postal Department.

 

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July 17, 2008

Dunlop, Goodyear Improve Tire Performance with Kevlar®

Dunlop and Goodyear recently launched breakthrough tires with DuPont™ Kevlar® to improve sidewall strength shock absorbance and enhance the total driving experience.

 

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July 16, 2008

Fuel Ethanol Workshop Draws DuPont Businesses

Several DuPont businesses recently participated in the 24th Annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo (FEW) in Nashville, Tenn.

 

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July 15, 2008

Redesigned Plastics Website Enhances Functionality, Access

Plastics.dupont.com , a website that showcases DuPont Engineering Polymers’ plastics capabilities, has been redesigned.

 

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July 14, 2008

Jeff Gordon Race Results: LifeLock.com 400

The DuPont sponsorship of Jeff Gordon keeps our brands and products in the public eye.

 

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July 14, 2008

2008 Sustainability Progress Report Now Available Online

The Progress Report includes a letter from DuPont Chairman and CEO Chad Holliday, and a summary of progress toward the company’s 2010 goals.

 

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July 11, 2008

Pioneer® Soybeans Deliver Step-Change in Yields

The introduction of the new Y Series soybeans represents the largest volume of commercial products launched in the 82-year history of Pioneer.

 

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July 11, 2008

DuPont to Add Capacity for Engineering Resins in China

In addition to manufacturing capability, DuPont also has invested in providing innovative technical solutions to engineering resin customers.

 

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July 10, 2008

Nano Risk Framework in Three Additional Languages

In an effort to expand the global accessibility of the Nano Risk Framework, Environmental Defense Fund and DuPont have released translations of the Framework in three additional languages.

 

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July 9, 2008

Qualicon Reviews Food Safety for 2010 World Cup

The BAX® system is being considered as the testing method of choice because its speed and data-sharing capabilities would optimize response time for any incidences related to food borne pathogens.

 

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July 8, 2008

BMW Sauber F1 Team Races in Great Britain Grand Prix

Nick Heidfeld proved to be the only one of the top drivers who did not encounter a single off-track moment and thereby secured second place.

 

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July 8, 2008

Borel at United Nations: Break Barriers, Help Farmers

Jim Borel told a United Nations (UN) special meeting in New York yesterday that the public and private sectors must act quickly to knock down barriers and help small-scale farmers in the developing world move out of poverty.

 

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July 7, 2008

Jeff Gordon Race Results: Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola

DuPont-sponsored and four-time NASCAR® Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon was scheduled to race in the Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola.

 

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July 7, 2008

DuPont Gives Grants to Young Science Professors

DuPont has recognized 17 young professors from universities in the United States, China, Spain and India with the annual DuPont Young Professor grant.

 

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July 7, 2008

Sustainable Building Offerings Showcased at Ecobuild in U.K.

DuPont Building Innovations recently participated in Ecobuild -- the world’s largest event dedicated to sustainable design.

 

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July 2, 2008

China’s AQSIQ Specifies Qualicon BAX® System

The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) of the People's Republic of China (PRC) has specified the BAX® system.

 

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July 1, 2008

Companies Report Progress in Workplace Safety

Driving a safety culture across organizations, extending it beyond the workplace and keeping it top of mind with a commitment to collaboration.

 

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