Wilmington, Del.-based DuPont has merged three business units –Advanced Fiber Systems, Nonwovens
and Personal Protection — into one unit, doing business as DuPont Protection Technologies, based
in Richmond, Va. Products and technologies offered include Tyvek® and Sontara® nonwovens, Kevlar®
and Nomex® advanced fibers, and Tychem® protective apparel, among other offerings.
“We believe we will be able to quickly simplify internal processes, increase the speed of
decision-making, and more fully leverage our large investments in research and development across
market segments,” said Thomas G. Powell, who is transitioning from vice president and general
manager of DuPont Advanced Fiber Systems to lead DuPont Protection Technologies in the same
capacity. “These changes will lead to more rapid innovation and improve our responsiveness to
customers.”
All existing production and research facilities of the previous separate businesses will
continue to operate as before, Powell said. “These … have long-standing leadership positions and
represent applications and technologies that DuPont is counting on for future growth,” he said. “We
are committed to continuing to invest in capacity and innovation to meet the current and future
needs of our customers.”
July 14, 2009
