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2020
Jury awards $50 million against DuPont in PFOA cancer case
A Columbus, Ohio, jury found DuPont responsible for cancer caused by PFOA and awarded $50 million to a man and his wife. The verdict was announced on March 2, 2020.
2020
SK Siltron completes acquisition of DuPont’s SiC wafer unit
SK Siltron completed its $450 million acquisition of DuPont’s Silicon Carbide Wafer unit, which closed on February 29, 2020.
2020
DuPont introduces DELRIN SC698 resin
DuPont introduced DELRIN SC698, a new acetal resin featuring the lowest coefficient of friction in the company’s portfolio of materials for medical devices.
2020
DuPont Clean Technologies introduces Sennuba plume suppression technology
DuPont Clean Technologies introduced Sennuba, a steam plume suppression solution for its MECS DynaWave scrubbers used in sulfur recovery unit applications.
2020
DuPont launches Snack it Right campaign
DuPont launched its Snack it Right campaign across Southeast Asian countries, presenting seven food and beverage concepts based on its internal consumer research.
2020
Michigan sues 3M and DuPont over PFAS contamination
Michigan sued 3M, DuPont and other companies seeking financial damages over PFAS contamination. The lawsuit alleges that 17 defendants deliberately concealed the dangers of PFAS. DuPont and 3M disputed the allegations.
2019
DuPont announces Nomex global textile portfolio for Asia-Pacific
DuPont announced the launch of its Nomex global textile portfolio solution, designed for the Asia-Pacific oil and gas, utilities, and manufacturing markets.
2019
IFF announces merger with DuPont nutrition and biosciences business
IFF announced that it would merge with DuPont's nutrition and biosciences business to create a new company. The transaction was valued at $26.2 billion and remained subject to IFF shareholder approval.
2019
DuPont acquires Desalitech
The source reports that DuPont acquired Israeli desalination start-up Desalitech, which specializes in closed-circuit reverse osmosis desalination technology for industrial and municipal water users.
2019
DuPont announces agreement to acquire Desalitech
DuPont announced that it had agreed to acquire Israeli desalination company Desalitech. The transaction was expected to close in January 2020, pending regulatory approval; the companies did not disclose financial terms.
2019
DuPont Water Solutions and Outes form strategic partnership
DuPont Water Solutions and Outes entered a strategic partnership focused on home water purification and combining their respective technologies and solutions.
2019
DuPont signs automotive partnerships in China
During the second China International Import Expo, DuPont signed strategic cooperation agreements with Honeycomb Energy Technology, Shentong Technology Group and Fuyao Group. The agreements focus on new-energy vehicle battery materials and drive-system research, lightweight materials for non-metal automotive parts, and automotive safety glass research and innovation.
2019
New York sues manufacturers over PFAS contamination
New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office filed a lawsuit against The Chemours Co., 3M Co., DuPont de Nemours Inc. and other companies, alleging their role in making and selling persistent chemicals that contaminated the environment and that substances in firefighting foam threatened public health and damaged state natural resources.
2019
DuPont appoints Amy G. Brady to its board
DuPont announced that Amy G. Brady would join its Board of Directors, effective October 9, 2019.
2019
Sustainable Technology Corporation completes acquisition of DuPont cellulosic ethanol technology
Sustainable Technology Corporation completed its acquisition from DuPont of the assets for DuPont’s cellulosic ethanol technology, including associated intellectual property and patents.
2019
DuPont completes four water-technology acquisitions
DuPont completed acquisitions of Desalitech, inge GmbH, Memcor, and OxyMem Limited in 2019, adding their water purification and separation technologies to its portfolio.