fficers and military personnel around the world. Between 2000
and 2006, DuPont successfully completed four Kevlar(R) fiber expansion
projects at its Richmond, Va., and Maydown, Northern Ireland, facilities.
Several of these expansions incorporated a proprietary New Fiber Technology
(NFT) developed and patented by DuPont. This new technology provides a
higher performance fiber for use in critical applications serving the
military and law enforcement sectors, as well as the automotive, aerospace
and oil and gas industries, among others.
Key growth applications for Kevlar(R) include:
-- Improved ballistic performance, providing lighter weight protective
apparel for law enforcement and military personnel;
-- Higher dexterity for gloves, providing more freedom of movement while
protecting hands from cuts;
-- Tailored solutions for automotive tires, providing for a smoother,
quieter ride;
-- Reinforcements for pipes in oil and gas, enabling exploration in deeper
water;
-- Enhanced honeycomb structures, providing strength for next generation
aircraft;
-- Superior fragment protection for the next generation of armored
vehicles;
-- Flame resistance and strength to help bedding manufacturers meet fire
resistant standards for mattresses;
-- Significant improvements in both tensile strength and compressive
strength for more durable foam used on space vehicles, and;
-- Reinforced construction for buildings and in-home storm rooms that
provide hurricane and tornado protection to protect homes and
businesses.
DuPont Advanced Fiber Systems serves the global marketplace from
offices in all major regions of the world and from five manufacturing
facilities in Northern Ireland, Japan, Spain and the United States.
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