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News & Events April 3, 2009 Protecting Heroes With DuPont Innovations More than 200 U.S. Congressional members, firefighters, law enforcement, military personnel and media recently attended an event in Washington, D.C., to learn about new DuPont innovations and technologies that protect lives. » More March 26, 2009 Kevlar® - A DuPont Miracle of Science DuPont is a miracle science company, and the Kevlar® developed by DuPont is considered one of the greatest inventions of the century. In this interview Richard Brooks, DuPont Global Automotive Market Manager and Jun Gopez, Global Team Leader, Tyre Technology, explain current research and future development agenda on science and materials technology that would benefit the tyre industry » More November 8, 2008 London Police Constable Andrew Meikle Inducted Into IACP/DuPont™ Kevlar Survivors’ Club® The IACP/DuPont™ Kevlar Survivors’ Club® will induct London, U.K., Police Constable (PC) Andrew Meikle into its membership during a ceremony at the 115th IACP Annual Conference, which begins Saturday in San Diego. » More November 7, 2008 Arizona Police Officer Jennifer Moore Inducted Into IACP/DuPont Kevlar Survivors’ Club® The IACP/DuPont Kevlar Survivors’ Club® will induct City of Phoenix, Ariz., police officer Jennifer P. Moore into its membership during a ceremony at the 115th IACP Annual Conference, which begins Saturday in San Diego. » More August 25, 2008 DuPont Products Help Improve Tennis, Badminton Performance Tennis and badminton racquets constructed with DuPont™ Kevlar® resist cracking and shattering. Racquet strings made with Kevlar® don’t stretch as much as conventional strings to deliver control and power, and break less frequently. » More August 21, 2008 DuPont Products Help Improve Cycling Performance Specialized -- a leading bicycle company based in Califorinia -- is manufacturing the lightest weight bike helmet in the world, made with an innermatrix reinforced with DuPont™ Kevlar®. Athletes competing in Beijing are using the new Specialized “S-WORKS” helmet because it enables larger, deeper channeled vents for extremely minimal weight, increased ventilation, comfort and effortless security. » More August 19, 2008 No. 24 Team Benefits From DuPont Sponsorship Jeff Gordon is no stranger to Victory Lane in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and the DuPont oval has adorned the No. 24 Chevrolet in each trip to the Winner’s Circle. But, DuPont’s involvement is so much more than just decals on a race car. » More August 18, 2008 The Spirit of Canada Strengthened by DuPont™ Kevlar® One man, one boat, 26,000 miles of ocean to conquer. Starting on November 9, 2008, Derek Hatfield of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, will undertake an around-the-globe, non-stop race, the Vendee Globe. » More August 7, 2008 DuPont Innovations Boost Edge Performance for World-Class and Recreational Athletes DuPont Products Support Athletes in Beijing » More June 19, 2008 DuPont Breaks Ground for New Kevlar® Plant DuPont employees, local and state government leaders and customers recently gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new DuPont™ Kevlar® plant at the Cooper River plant in South Carolina. » More June 16, 2008 DuPont Launches Kevlar® XP™ with More Bullet Stopping Power DuPont today announced the availability of DuPont™ Kevlar® XP™, a new patented technology that provides ballistic and trauma protection in a more comfortable body armor solution. » More June 12, 2008 DuPont, Customers Donate Products and Services to Help Rebuild Town Leveled by Tornado DuPont and four-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon today announced that DuPont will partner with customers and make an initial donation of more than 30 innovative products and services worth nearly $750,000 to help rebuild homes and businesses in tornado-ravaged Greensburg, Kan. » More April 24, 2008 DuPont™ Kevlar® Saves the Day in Mongol Road Rally Kevlar® more than pulled its weight in southwest Siberia, coming to the rescue during a road trip plagued with harsh conditions, unplanned setbacks and bizarre hazards. » More April 22, 2008 Dunlop and Goodyear Raise Tire Performance with Kevlar® Dunlop and Goodyear, two of the world’s most famous names in high performance tires, have both launched breakthrough tire models with DuPont™ Kevlar®, to improve sidewall strength, shock absorbance and enhance the total driving experience. » More April 14, 2008 Great Strengths of Kevlar® now being applied in China DuPont™ Kevlar® is widely used in a diverse array of applications and industries, such as reinforced rubber products, composites, ropes and cables, mass transportation, oil and gas, engineered short fibers, and protective apparel. » More April 4, 2008 Storm Shelter Testing Center Opens at Delaware Site DuPont opened its first storm shelter testing center yesterday at the Chestnut Run site in Wilmington, Del. » More December 18, 2007 DuPont Selects South Carolina Site for Planned $500 Million Investment To Expand Production of High-Performance Kevlar® Fiber DuPont has selected its Cooper River plant to receive the planned $500 million investment it recently announced to significantly expand production of high-performance DuPont™ Kevlar® para-aramid brand fiber for industrial and military uses. » More November 19, 2007 Kevlar® Inventor Stephanie Kwolek featured in Boston Museum of Science Video on Innovators Stephanie Kwolek, a retired DuPont scientist and one of the inventors of DuPont™ Kevlar®, is featured in a video produced by the Museum of Science in Boston, Massachusetts, for an exhibit on innovative scientists. The video highlights her childhood, schooling, and career at DuPont. » More October 25, 2007 DuPont High-Performance Materials Enable World’s Largest-Ever Commercial Aircraft in Inaugural Voyage between Singapore and Sydney New Airbus A380 Relies on DuPont Innovations for Strength, LightweightProperties » More October 10, 2007 New DuPont™ Kevlar® Correctional™ Technology Provides Concealable Anti-Spike Protection Latest Innovation Offers Balance of Protection and Performance » More September 19, 2007 DuPont Plans to Invest $500 Million to Increase Capacity for Kevlar® Growing Global Demand for Product Innovations is Key Driver for Major Expansion Plan, Underscores DuPont Commitment to Customers and Leadership in High Performance Fibers » More July 11, 2007 DuPont and NASA Sign Agreement to Develop Foam Insulation Reinforced with Kevlar® for Use in Next Generation Space Vehicles DuPont today announced that it has signed a Space Act Agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to jointly develop urethane foam insulation reinforced with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber for use in a variety of future spacecraft, including the new launch vehicle being designed to replace the space shuttle. » More June 29, 2007 Putting Science to Work: DuPont Innovations Help Meet New U.S. Flammability Standard DuPont innovations are playing a key role in helping mattress manufacturers meet the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) new flammability standard for mattresses. The standard goes into effect July 1, helping to create a safer sleep environment for consumers and their families. » More June 27, 2007 Greek Police Participate in DuPont Advanced Fiber Systems Seminar Representatives from the Greek Police force recently participated in DuPont Advanced Fiber Systems’ (AFS) annual seminar in Athens. » More May 22, 2007 DuPont™ Kevlar® Switzerland Supports World Police and Fire Games Twelve police officers and firefighters who represented Geneva at the recent World Police and Fire Games in Australia wore uniforms printed with the DuPont® Kevlar® logo. » More May 17, 2007 American Heroes Memorial Day Salute to the Armed Forces eff Gordon’s #24 DuPont Chevrolet had a special color scheme for the Coca-Cola 600 to show support for U.S. troops and their families. » More May 2, 2007 NASCAR’S Jeff Gordon Drives in Support of The National Law Enforcement Museum His #24 DuPont Chevrolet will carry a special banner raising awareness of the Museum during the May 5 race at Richmond International Raceway » More December 1, 2006 Kevlar® e-newsletter Every month, DuPont distributes a newsletter via e-mail that details Kevlar® news inside and outside the company. » More October 4, 2006 Hurricane-Devastated Florida Homeowner Receives Keys to Rebuilt, Storm-Resistant Home Port Charlotte, Fla., homeowner Monica LaCroix today crossed the threshold of her new, hurricane-resistant home for the first time – thanks to support from local businesses and a corporate donation from DuPont following the destruction of her beloved “Little Pink House” on Easy Street. » More September 1, 2006 Kevlar® in movies and television The reputation DuPont™ Kevlar® has earned as a tough, lightweight material that can help protect human life and improve the performance of just about anything it's in has caught the attention of the entertainment industry. » More July 18, 2006 DuPont Launches Innovative High-Performance Material With Kevlar® for Rubber-based Applications DuPont today announced that it will begin production of an innovative high-performance material with DuPont™ Kevlar® that will offer consumers and industry performance breakthroughs in a range of rubber-based products. » More May 12, 2006 DuPont Supports the National Law Enforcement Museum Safety is a core value for DuPont, and has been since our founding in 1802. Throughout our history, we have worked to protect law enforcement and military officers from the hazards they face daily. » More		Events International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) October 3, 2009 Denver, CO
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