DuPont Professional Products Hires Nick Grisafe as West Coast Sales Representative for Turf and Pest Control Products

WILMINGTON, Del., June 19, 2007 – DuPont Professional Products announced today that Nick Grisafe has joined its expanding sales team as West Coast Sales Representative. Based in California, Grisafe will lead sales efforts in the landscape, golf and pest management industries.

Grisafe brings more than 20 years of sales experience in turf and pest control.  As these industries increasingly require fast and effective control solutions, combined with an excellent environmental profile, Grisafe will provide sales support to product offerings from DuPont that include the DuPont™ Advion® family of products, Provaunt™ insecticide and TranXit® herbicide. 

“Nick brings a depth of knowledge and experience from both a manufacturer and distribution perspective that will play a key role in our expanding sales efforts,” said Curtis Orrben, national sales manager, DuPont Professional Products.  “His proven success in sales, training, recruitment and regional management with leading manufacturing companies will complement our focus on delivering the most competitive solutions to a growing customer base.”

Headquartered in Wilmington, Del., DuPont Professional Products brings the company’s tradition of science, innovation and safety to the green industry.  DuPont Professional Products’ global portfolio includes DuPont™ Advion® fire ant bait and ant bait arena, Advion® cockroach gel bait and bait arena, Advion® mole cricket bait, Provaunt™ insecticide and TranXit® herbicide.

DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

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6/19/07

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