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January \| February \| March \| April \| May \| June \| July \| August \| September \| October \| November \| December August 31, 2007 Policy Group Hosts Nanotechnology Debate DuPont and the European Policy Center recently hosted a public policy debate in Brussels, Belgium, on the nano-risk framework. » more August 31, 2007 IsoTherming™ Technology to Improve Fuel Production For the refiner, this technology offers reduced capital costs and lower annual operating costs while dramatically reducing sulfur content in motor fuels. » more August 30, 2007 Victoria Site Hosts Student Tour Mike Thomas, a mechanical engineer working at the Victoria site, organized and hosted the event. » more August 30, 2007 Pioneer Celebrates 30 Years in India Commemoration of the milestone began in June with an employee celebration at the corporate offices in Hyderabad where a 30-year logo was unveiled. » more August 29, 2007 Driving Construction Solutions for Egyptian Market DuPont is entering new markets to drive innovation and science in the region to address local industry needs. » more August 29, 2007 Bio-PDO™ Teams Receive “Heroes of Chemistry” Award The Heroes of Chemistry Awards highlight the vital role of industrial chemical scientists and their companies in improving human welfare through successful commercial innovations and products. » more August 28, 2007 BMW Sauber F1 Team Races in Turkish Grand Prix DuPont sponsors the BMW Sauber F1 Team as its official supplier. » more August 28, 2007 DuPont Ranks First in Quarterly Patent Ranking Among the various criteria considered for the ranking, DuPont performed particularly well in science strength, patent count and research intensity. » more August 28, 2007 Sustainable Construction for 2008 Beijing Media Center DuPont innovations will help protect the building envelope and improve indoor comfort, as well as save significantly on the building’s energy-costs by reducing heat transfer. » more August 27, 2007 Jeff Gordon Raced in Tennessee Four-time NASCAR® Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon raced in the Sharpie 500 at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. » more August 27, 2007 Singapore Recognizes Diversity at International Day DuPont Singapore recently held an International Day to facilitate a better appreciation of the diverse workforce. » more August 24, 2007 Malaysia Program Supports Farmer Productivity DuPont Malaysia recently launched a community program to improve land productivity through science and technology. » more August 24, 2007 Food Industry Solutions Presented in Russia DuPont recently organized a meat and dairy industry seminar in St. Petersburg, Russia, to introduce innovative DuPont solutions to the local food industry. » more August 23, 2007 Jeff Gordon Raced in Michigan Four-time NASCAR® Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon raced in the 3M Performance 400 at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, on Tuesday. » more August 23, 2007 U.S. Senator Visits Pioneer U.S. Senator Sam Brownback from Kansas recently visited Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, in Des Moines, Iowa. » more August 23, 2007 Expanding to Support Asia Growth for Engineering Resins DuPont has enhanced its global manufacturing network in support of strong Asia demand for its engineering resins through a 20,000-tons-per-year expansion at its Ulsan, Korea, compounding facility for nylon resins. » more August 22, 2007 New Program Helps Customers Work Safely The DuPont Safety Resources business introduced STOP™ For Each Other -- a safety training program available to customers globally. » more August 22, 2007 New Monomer Material to Reduce Shrinkage of Dental Composites -- Putting Science to Work DuPont has signed an agreement with GC Corporation of Tokyo, Japan, a major global manufacturer of dental materials and equipment. » more August 21, 2007 Customers Visit BMW Sauber 1 Pit Lane Park in Poland -- The Power of One DuPont DuPont employees and customers from Central Europe visited the BMW Sauber Formula 1 Pit Lane Park in Warsaw, Poland, last weekend. » more August 21, 2007 Herculex® XTRA Outperforms Competition -- Put Science to Work Research conducted by the University of Illinois shows that Pioneer® brand corn hybrids with Herculex® XTRA traits were significantly better at protecting corn roots than hybrids. » more August 21, 2007 Building Innovations Receives ‘Partners of Choice Award’ -- Go Where the Growth Is DuPont Building Innovations received the prestigious Partners of Choice Award for quality and service from David Weekley Homes, the third largest privately held U.S. builder. » more August 20, 2007 Jeff Gordon to Race in Michigan Monday Jeff next is scheduled to race on Saturday, August 25 in the Sharpie 500 at the Bristol Motor Speedway. » more August 20, 2007 DuET Employees Reduce Personal Energy Use – Sustainability DuPont Engineering Research and Technology (DuET) employees are identifying and seizing opportunities to reduce their personal energy use. » more August 17, 2007 Safety First: EMDD Achieves 10-Year Safety Milestone Electronic Materials DuPont Dongguan Limited, a DuPont Microcircuit Materials manufacturing site in Dongguan, Guangdong, China, recently achieved a 10-year on-the-job injury-free milestone. » more August 16, 2007 Techtextil 2007 Features DuPont Hybrid Membrane Technology HMT is a new offering for air and liquid filtration that is poised to fill the performance gap between traditional nonwovens and microporous films. » more August 16, 2007 Leaders Brief Investors on Agriculture Businesses DuPont leaders updated more than 50 investors on DuPont businesses serving the agriculture and biofuels markets. » more August 15, 2007 DuPont™ Montelli® Surfaces Introduced to Chinese Market Montelli® Solid Surfaces are a decorative material used in a variety of interior applications in the residential and commercial segments. » more August 15, 2007 Going Where the Growth Is: Energy Solutions in Russia More than 600 exhibitors from 26 countries showcased the latest achievements in electrical equipment, energy saving technology and power stations. » more August 14, 2007 Sustainability: DuPont One of ‘Top 15 Green Business Leaders’ Live Earth, a three-year campaign to address climate change and advocate environmentally-sustainable living, lists DuPont CEO Chad Holliday as one of the ‘Top 15 Green Business Leaders’. » more August 14, 2007 Exhibit Showcases DuPont™ Corian® in Brazil The exhibit included works created by up and coming and renowned designers in Brazil. » more August 13, 2007 Jeff Gordon Raced in New York Four-time NASCAR® Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon raced in the Centurion Boats at the Glen at the Watkins Glen International in New York. » more August 10, 2007 DuPont™ Tyvek®: The World’s Strongest Envelope The “strong-man” Georges Christen recently achieved the World Record Challenge of moving a 647-ton ship thanks to the strength of a DuPont™ Tyvek® envelope. » more August 9, 2007 DuPont Participates in Latin American Coatings Show 2007 DuPont Titanium Technologies recently participated in the Latin American Coatings Show 2007 at the World Trade Center in Mexico City. » more August 9, 2007 Automotive Headlamps Leader Chooses DuPont Polymer for Design Valeo, the world’s leading manufacturer of automotive lighting products, has chosen DuPont™ Zytel® HTN PPA for the company’s adaptive front lighting systems. » more August 8, 2007 DuPont™ Artistri™ Named “Best Textile Printer” The European Digital Printing Association (EDP), a group of seven leading digital print magazines, recently awarded DuPont™ Artistri™ 3320 as best in class of all digital textile printing systems. » more August 8, 2007 Seminar Promotes Transformer Manufacturing in Pakistan DuPont Advanced Fiber Systems’ (AFS) Energy Solutions business recently organized a seminar in collaboration with Pak Elektron Limited. » more August 8, 2007 Going Where the Growth Is: Animal and Human Health Solutions in India DuPont is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in India to deliver critical products for one of the country’s fast-growing segments: animal and human health solutions. » more August 7, 2007 BMW Sauber F1 Team Races in Hungarian Grand Prix The BMW Sauber F1 Team raced in the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday at the Hungaroring. » more August 7, 2007 DuPont Discovery Improves Livestock Feed, Environmental Quality A team of DuPont scientists has identified a gene that, when silenced, can help increase the feed value of grain. » more August 6, 2007 Jeff Gordon Raced in Pennsylvania Jeff next is scheduled to race on Sunday, August 12, in the Centurion Boats at the Glen. » more August 6, 2007 “Design by Marotte” Uses DuPont™ Corian® DuPont, in collaboration with Marotte, a French interior design company, recently introduced a new collection of decorative panels made from DuPont™ Corian®. » more August 6, 2007 Pioneer Contributes Well Pump for Indonesian Farmers The well pump provides field irrigation in the Cawas Village. » more August 3, 2007 DuPont Wins Gender Equality Award in U.K. British Broadcasting Corporation journalist Andrew Marr presented the award and was joined by U.K. Minister for Industry and Regions Margaret Hodge. » more August 3, 2007 One DuPont: Sustainability Goals Facilitate Business Growth in Singapore Representatives from about 60 DuPont customers recently attended a presentation of the company’s 2015 Sustainability Goals in Singapore. » more August 3, 2007 DuPont Innovation Helps Allergy Sufferers Get a More Restful Night’s Sleep DuPont HMT is incorporated onto commonly available fabrics during the manufacture of the pillow or mattress covers. » more August 2, 2007 DuPont Electronic Technologies Formalizes Interconnect Collaboration with IMEC DET has joined IMEC as an Industrial Affiliate in 45nm and 32 nm technology development programs on cleaning, contamination control and advanced interconnects. » more August 2, 2007 DuPont Settles Patent Infringement Case Against Chinese Company Under the terms of the settlement, Trustchem will pay monetary compensation and make a public apology to DuPont. » more August 1, 2007 DuPont, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Join Forces to Boost Crop Yields The companies have entered into a multi-year research collaboration for crop genetics research on yield enhancement. » more August 1, 2007 DuPont Accelerates Completion of its Share Repurchase Plan DuPont will complete the remaining USD 1.1 billion of its USD 5 billion share repurchase plan earlier than expected. » more
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