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January \| February \| March \| April \| May \| June \| July \|August \| September \| October \| November \| December \| October 31, 2007 DuPont Pakistan Conducts Vision Clinics DuPont Pakistan recently organized a community program at Dharki and Multan to improve vision health care through a free outreach eye clinic. » more October 31, 2007 DuPont and Evogene Target Drought Tolerance DuPont and Evogene Ltd. announced a research collaboration yesterday to improve drought stress tolerance primarily in corn and soybeans. » more October 30, 2007 Oil & Gas Offerings Displayed at Offshore Europe Several businesses from the DuPont Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Energy Marketing Team recently participated in Offshore Europe. » more October 30, 2007 Shanghai Seeks Advice in Pursuit of Sustainability DuPont Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chad Holliday told the Shanghai Mayor’s International Business Leaders’ Advisory Council (IBLAC) yesterday. » more October 30, 2007 DuPont Launches Printing Center in India DuPont is launching a Customer Technical Center (CTC) in Mumbai, India, in partnership with the SIES School of Packaging. » more October 29, 2007 Jeff Gordon Raced in Atlanta Jeff next is scheduled to race on Sunday, November 4, in the Dickies 500. » more October 29, 2007 Fort Madison Celebrates 70th Anniversary The event was open to the public and more than 1,300 visitors enjoyed activities including guided plant tours, exhibits, food and photos taken with the DuPont No. 24 car » more October 29, 2007 DuPont Taiwan Hosts Semiconductor Seminar More than 180 potential customers from leading semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturers attended. » more October 26, 2007 Marillyn Hewson Elected to DuPont Board of Directors Marillyn Hewson, executive vice president at Lockheed Martin, has been elected to the DuPont board of directors. » more October 26, 2007 Nanotechnology Alliance Combines Polymers, Metals Initial developments will focus on selected applications in the automotive, consumer electronics and sporting goods markets that offer the maximum benefits that the technology can deliver. » more October 25, 2007 DuPont Recognizes Manheim for Environmental Actions A team of 10 Manheim and DuPont employees jointly developed an action plan featuring a switch from solvent-based to water-based automotive paint at seven of Manheim’s vehicle reconditioning centers. » more October 25, 2007 European Union Approves Herculex® RW Herculex® RW has been genetically modified with the Bt trait to provide a means of protecting corn plants against destructive insect attacks with a reduced environmental footprint. » more October 25, 2007 DuPont Announces 11 Percent Dividend Increase This is the 413th consecutive quarterly dividend since the company’s first dividend in the fourth quarter of 1904. » more October 24, 2007 BMW Sauber F1 Team Races in Brazilian Grand Prix DuPont sponsors the BMW Sauber F1 Team as its official supplier. » more October 24, 2007 DuPont Expands Portfolio of Renewably Sourced Polymers DuPont continues its progress in the development and launch of high-performance polymers made with renewable resources. » more October 24, 2007 Third Quarter 2007 Business Segment Performance As reported yesterday, business segment pre-tax operating income (PTOI) for the third quarter 2007 grew 2 percent to USD 916 million from USD 900 million in the third quarter 2006. » more October 23, 2007 Fourth Quarter, Full Year and 2008 Outlook For the fourth quarter 2007, the company expects strong sales growth outside the United States will continue to exceed the effect of lower demand from U.S. housing and auto markets. » more October 23, 2007 Third Quarter Highlights, Net Income and Sales DuPont now expects full year 2007 earnings to be USD 3.15 to USD 3.20 per share versus its previous outlook of about USD 3.15 per share, excluding significant items. » more October 23, 2007 DuPont Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results The company reported third quarter earnings per share of USD 0.56 versus USD 0.52 in the third quarter 2006. » more October 22, 2007 Jeff Gordon Raced in Virginia Four-time NASCAR® Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon raced in the Subway 500 at the Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. » more October 22, 2007 Mexico Children’s Museum Features Climate Change The Papalote Children’s Museum in Mexico City, recently opened a climate change exhibit. » more October 22, 2007 Chad Discusses Biotech at World Food Prize DuPont Chairman and CEO Chad Holliday told participants at the World Food Prize in Des Moines, Iowa. » more October 19, 2007 DuPont Named Among Top Biotechnology Employers DuPont has been named one of the best employers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry in the 2007 Science Magazine Top Employers survey. » more October 19, 2007 5 Companies Recognized for Safety Leadership DuPont recognized five companies with DuPont Safety Awards at the 2007 DuPont Leaders Forum on Safety and Sustainability in Geneva, Switzerland. » more October 18, 2007 Mexico Health Services Team Wins Productivity Award DuPont Mexico's Integrated Health Services team was awarded the 2007 International Corporate Health and Productivity Management Award. » more October 18, 2007 Agricultural R&D Pipeline, Technologies Recognized DuPont received three prestigious Agrow Awards in recognition of its innovative and industry-leading agricultural product pipeline and technologies. » more October 17, 2007 U.S. DOJ Concludes PFOA Investigation The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has informed DuPont that it has completed its 2½ year review. » more October 17, 2007 Nanoscale Ti02 Particles Help Protect Plastics DuPont has introduced DuPont™ Light Stabilizer 210, a product designed as sun protection for plastics. » more October 17, 2007 Packaging Industry Seeks Sustainable Solutions DuPont Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Linda Fisher recently addressed an audience of more than 500 executives. » more October 16, 2007 Interesting Facts About Canada The population of Canada is about 33 million people. It is the second largest country in the world by total area. » more October 16, 2007 DuPont’s Presence in Canada DuPont Canada traces its roots in Canada back 130 years. » more October 16, 2007 DuPont in Canada: Delivering Today, Growing for Tomorrow Canada is a vast country with a population of about 33 million people, and is the second largest country in the world by area. » more October 15, 2007 Jeff Gordon Raced in North Carolina DuPont Aviation Finishes appeared on the No. 24 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS during the race. » more October 15, 2007 New P&IP Extrusion Machine at European Technical Center DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers recently inaugurated a new extrusion blow molding line at the DuPont European Technical Center in Meyrin, Switzerland. » more October 12, 2007 DuPont Expands Line of Flame-Resistant Fabrics DuPont Performance Coatings India recently was recognized with the Tata Autocomp Systems Ltd. “Supplier of the Year” award. » more October 12, 2007 DuPont Expands Line of Flame-Resistant Fabrics As a leader in protective apparel for 40 years, DuPont continues to expand its production capability and product offering with DuPont™ Protera™. » more October 11, 2007 DuPont Pledges $250,000 for Water Quality Initiative DuPont is pledging USD 250,000 to The Nature Conservancy in an effort to improve water quality in vital U.S. Midwestern watersheds and to further reduce excess nutrient runoff from agricultural fields. » more October 11, 2007 New Kevlar® Technology for Personal Protection DuPont has introduced 300 denier Kevlar® Correctional™ technology, the latest Kevlar® innovation in its personal protection portfolio. » more October 10, 2007 Roofing Made Easier, More Efficient As a leader in building material manufacturing, DuPont has launched DuPont™ RoofLiner with Elvaloy®, the next roofing innovation for residential and commercial construction. » more October 9, 2007 BMW Sauber F1 Team Races in Chinese Grand Prix DuPont sponsors the BMW Sauber F1 Team as its official supplier. » more October 9, 2007 DuPont Among Top 100 on Working Mother List DuPont was specifically recognized for its support of flextime, childcare facilities and discounts, and its extensive support to the victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. » more October 8, 2007 Jeff Gordon Won in Alabama Four-time NASCAR® Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon won in the UAW-Ford 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. » more October 8, 2007 EP Seminars in Turkey Address Plastic Parts Design DuPont Engineering Polymers (EP) Turkey recently held a series of seminars to promote innovative technology to meet the growing demands of the modern plastic age. » more October 5, 2007 New Moscow Skyscraper Uses DuPont Innovations DuPont innovations play a critical role in enhancing the energy efficiency of the Elite House in Sokolniki. » more October 4, 2007 Ellen Kullman Ranks 25th on Most Powerful Women List DuPont Executive Vice President Ellen Kullman ranks No. 25 on FORTUNE Magazine's10th annual list of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business. » more October 4, 2007 Increasing Demand for TiO2 in Brazilian Plastics Market DuPont Titanium Technologies (DTT) recently hosted an educational visit for Cromex, a leading Brazilian consumer of titanium dioxide (TiO2). » more October 4, 2007 Charlie Noelke, Ed Deyrup Receive Lavoisier Medal Charlie Noelke and Ed Deyrup are the 2007 recipients of the Lavoisier Medal for Technical Achievement. » more October 3, 2007 BMW Sauber F1 Team Races in Japanese Grand Prix The BMW Sauber F1 Team raced in the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at the Fuji International Speedway. » more October 3, 2007 Swiss Internship Program Attracts Talent The 13-month Swiss Internship Program -- developed last year by the Human Resources team in DuPont Switzerland -- has returned for a second year, with more than 30 internship positions. » more October 3, 2007 Multiple Technologies Needed to Address Energy Challenge DuPont ethanol biofuels leader Russ Sanders told investment analysts at the Citigroup ethanol conference yesterday. » more October 2, 2007 Virtual “Transportation” Tour Features DuPont Products DuPont Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) has launched "DuPont in Transportation." » more October 2, 2007 DuPont™ BAX® System for Beijing Food Safety The food safety monitoring authority in Beijing will use the BAX® detection system from DuPont to conduct its food safety supervision tasks in 2008. » more October 1, 2007 Jeff Gordon Raced in Kansas Jeff next is scheduled to race on Sunday, October 8, in the UAW-Ford 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway. » more October 1, 2007 Performance Coatings Wins “Master of Quality Award” DuPont Performance Coatings in Mexico recently received the “Master of Quality Award” from Freightliner for excellence in the services provided to three facilities in the Freightliner circuit. » more October 1, 2007 International News Media Visit Wilmington, Des Moines Nearly 60 reporters from 20 countries visited DuPont in Wilmington, Del., and Des Moines, Iowa. » more
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