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Stock Symbol: DD
DuPont Building 1007 Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19898
302-774-1000 (phone)
302-773-2631 (fax)
Website: Dupont.com
Index Membership: Dow Jones Composite; Dow Industrials; S&P 100; S&P 500; S&P 1500 Super Comp
Industry: Chemicals - Plastics & Rubber
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DuPont Description:
DuPont was founded in 1802 and was incorporated in Delaware in 1915. DuPont is a world leader in science and technology in a range of disciplines, including biotechnology, electronics, materials science, safety and security and synthetic fibers. The company operates globally, manufacturing a wide range of products for distribution and sale to many different markets, including the transportation, safety and protection, construction, motor vehicle, agriculture, home furnishings, medical, electronics, communications, protective apparel and the nutrition and health markets. Total worldwide employment at December 31, 2006, was approximately 59,000 people.
The company is strategically aligned into five market- and technology-focused growth platforms consisting of Agriculture & Nutrition; Coatings & Color Technologies; Electronic & Communication Technologies; Performance Materials; and Safety & Protection. In addition to the five growth platforms, the company’s reportable segments include Pharmaceuticals. The company includes developmental businesses, such as bio-based materials and nonaligned businesses in Other.
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