09.11.23
Wilmington, DE
www.dupont.com
2022 Nonwovens Sales: $1 billion (estimated)
Key Personnel
Ed Breen, president, CEO specialty products division; Kevin Corby, global technology director
Plants
Richmond, VA; Luxembourg
ISO Status
All plants are ISO 9002 certified including the Luxembourg facility
Brands
DuPont Tyvek, Typar
Major Markets
Construction, healthcare, protective apparel, industrial filtration, absorbents, home furnishings, envelopes, geotextiles, graphics, packaging, footwear, automotive
DuPont, the maker of Tyvek flashspun nonwovens, continues to focus on ways to make its products and its processes more sustainable. In April 2022, the company announced that Tyvek would be one of its major brands to be produced using renewable electricity in its operations. DuPont achieved this milestone by purchasing renewable energy credits (RECs) to match the energy consumed in its 2022 operations and is committed to additional purchases annually. This underscores the company’s commitment to achieving its renewable energy goal and acting on climate stewardship as part of its 2030 Sustainability Goals.
“At DuPont, we believe urgent action is needed to address the climate crisis impacting our global communities, and that’s why we’re so proud that the most trusted names that protect people worldwide are now doing even more to protect the planet,” says Leland Weaver, president, DuPont Water & Protection. “Procuring renewable energy credits is a key milestone in our sustainability journey and we remain committed to energy efficiency in our global operations. We understand the importance of delivering sustainable innovations for our customers, value chain partners, employees and society.”
As part of DuPont’s sustainability strategy, the company’s Acting on Climate goal seeks to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% and source 60% of its electricity from renewable energy sources and credits by 2030, and to deliver carbon neutral operations by 2050.
DuPont is a member of RE100, a global environmental initiative led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, which brings together companies committed to shifting the electricity used globally in its operations to renewable energy. In 2021, the company also signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. The VPPA project is scheduled to commence operations in 2023 and is expected to deliver approximately 528,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of wind-generated renewable electricity annually to the local grid. This is equivalent to approximately 25% of the company’s total electricity needs today.
Additionally, Tyvek has partnered with Technipag, a leading manufacturer of flexible sterilizable packaging solutions, and Freepoint Eco-Systems to increase the companies’ sustainability and recycling efforts.
Tyvek is mainly made of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and is certified 100% recyclable, making it compatible with existing and emerging (advanced) recycling techniques. Due to its unique combination of properties, Tyvek allows for the facilitation of packaging solutions—such as mono-material structures—that meet the sustainable design guidelines established by industry leaders such as Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC), CEFLEX and RecyClass.
As it focuses on sustainability, DuPont continues to prepare for growth. The company has invested more than $400 million to expand output of the material at its site in Luxembourg. The project includes a new building and third operating line at the site that is set to be complete sometime in 2023, according to reports. Elsewhere, the company responded to heightened demand for Tyvek in protective apparel applications in 2020 with a significant investment in Richmond, VA.
In new product development, DuPont has recently introduced a disposable coverall that combines optimal protection and comfort for workers across gigafactories, automotive and chemical manufacturing. DuPont Tyvek 400 Dual TG provides a head-to-toe frontal barrier against dangerous chemicals in electric vehicle (EV) battery production and other manufacturing environments. The garment also enhances breathability, improving comfort for workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) over long shifts.
“We know that uncomfortable PPE can lead to fatigue, contributing to workplace injuries,” says Figen Ersezer, EMEA marketing specialist at DuPont. The coverall combines highly protective Tyvek fabric and breathable spunbond meltblown spunbond (SMS) nonwoven material. The more exposed frontal section keeps wearers safe from water-based, aerosol, and solid airborne particles as small as 1 micron, meeting the highest standard for PPE.”
Tyvek is also prominent in the medical packaging segment.
In August, DuPont entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spectrum Plastics Group from AEA Investors. Spectrum is a recognized leader in advanced manufacturing of specialty medical devices and components, serving 22 of the top 26 medical device OEMs with a strategic focus on key fast-growing therapeutic areas such as structural heart, electrophysiology, surgical robotics and cardiovascular.
Spectrum has more than 2,200 employees and has delivered consistent high single-digit growth rates for many years. With its strong financial performance, advanced manufacturing expertise and customer-centric orientation, Spectrum is fully aligned with DuPont’s strategic objective of delivering innovative specialized materials and solutions into attractive end markets with long-term secular growth trends.
www.dupont.com
2022 Nonwovens Sales: $1 billion (estimated)
Key Personnel
Ed Breen, president, CEO specialty products division; Kevin Corby, global technology director
Plants
Richmond, VA; Luxembourg
ISO Status
All plants are ISO 9002 certified including the Luxembourg facility
Brands
DuPont Tyvek, Typar
Major Markets
Construction, healthcare, protective apparel, industrial filtration, absorbents, home furnishings, envelopes, geotextiles, graphics, packaging, footwear, automotive
DuPont, the maker of Tyvek flashspun nonwovens, continues to focus on ways to make its products and its processes more sustainable. In April 2022, the company announced that Tyvek would be one of its major brands to be produced using renewable electricity in its operations. DuPont achieved this milestone by purchasing renewable energy credits (RECs) to match the energy consumed in its 2022 operations and is committed to additional purchases annually. This underscores the company’s commitment to achieving its renewable energy goal and acting on climate stewardship as part of its 2030 Sustainability Goals.
“At DuPont, we believe urgent action is needed to address the climate crisis impacting our global communities, and that’s why we’re so proud that the most trusted names that protect people worldwide are now doing even more to protect the planet,” says Leland Weaver, president, DuPont Water & Protection. “Procuring renewable energy credits is a key milestone in our sustainability journey and we remain committed to energy efficiency in our global operations. We understand the importance of delivering sustainable innovations for our customers, value chain partners, employees and society.”
As part of DuPont’s sustainability strategy, the company’s Acting on Climate goal seeks to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% and source 60% of its electricity from renewable energy sources and credits by 2030, and to deliver carbon neutral operations by 2050.
DuPont is a member of RE100, a global environmental initiative led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, which brings together companies committed to shifting the electricity used globally in its operations to renewable energy. In 2021, the company also signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. The VPPA project is scheduled to commence operations in 2023 and is expected to deliver approximately 528,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of wind-generated renewable electricity annually to the local grid. This is equivalent to approximately 25% of the company’s total electricity needs today.
Additionally, Tyvek has partnered with Technipag, a leading manufacturer of flexible sterilizable packaging solutions, and Freepoint Eco-Systems to increase the companies’ sustainability and recycling efforts.
Tyvek is mainly made of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and is certified 100% recyclable, making it compatible with existing and emerging (advanced) recycling techniques. Due to its unique combination of properties, Tyvek allows for the facilitation of packaging solutions—such as mono-material structures—that meet the sustainable design guidelines established by industry leaders such as Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC), CEFLEX and RecyClass.
As it focuses on sustainability, DuPont continues to prepare for growth. The company has invested more than $400 million to expand output of the material at its site in Luxembourg. The project includes a new building and third operating line at the site that is set to be complete sometime in 2023, according to reports. Elsewhere, the company responded to heightened demand for Tyvek in protective apparel applications in 2020 with a significant investment in Richmond, VA.
In new product development, DuPont has recently introduced a disposable coverall that combines optimal protection and comfort for workers across gigafactories, automotive and chemical manufacturing. DuPont Tyvek 400 Dual TG provides a head-to-toe frontal barrier against dangerous chemicals in electric vehicle (EV) battery production and other manufacturing environments. The garment also enhances breathability, improving comfort for workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) over long shifts.
“We know that uncomfortable PPE can lead to fatigue, contributing to workplace injuries,” says Figen Ersezer, EMEA marketing specialist at DuPont. The coverall combines highly protective Tyvek fabric and breathable spunbond meltblown spunbond (SMS) nonwoven material. The more exposed frontal section keeps wearers safe from water-based, aerosol, and solid airborne particles as small as 1 micron, meeting the highest standard for PPE.”
Tyvek is also prominent in the medical packaging segment.
In August, DuPont entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spectrum Plastics Group from AEA Investors. Spectrum is a recognized leader in advanced manufacturing of specialty medical devices and components, serving 22 of the top 26 medical device OEMs with a strategic focus on key fast-growing therapeutic areas such as structural heart, electrophysiology, surgical robotics and cardiovascular.
Spectrum has more than 2,200 employees and has delivered consistent high single-digit growth rates for many years. With its strong financial performance, advanced manufacturing expertise and customer-centric orientation, Spectrum is fully aligned with DuPont’s strategic objective of delivering innovative specialized materials and solutions into attractive end markets with long-term secular growth trends.