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E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company (DuPont) (NYSE: DD)offers a range of products and services for markets, including agriculture and food, building and construction, electronics and communications, general industrial and transportation.

The Company consists of 13 businesses, which consists of its segments. DuPont operates in seven segments: Agriculture Nutrition, Electronics Communications, Performance Chemicals, Performance Coatings, Performance Materials, Safety Protection, and Pharmaceuticals. The Company also includes certain embryonic businesses, such as Applied BioSciences and non-aligned businesses in Other.

In January 2011, DuPont and its wholly owned subsidiary, DuPont Denmark Holding ApS, entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Danisco A/S (Danisco). In 2010, the Companys Safety Protection's business completed the acquisition of MECS, Inc.

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U.S. Congressman Sees R&D at RTP

Mar 15, 2010 10:03 AM CDT

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(left to right) U.S. Congressman David Price with Dave Miller in front of DuPont E&C’s business product display.

House of Representatives member David Price recently visited DuPont’s Research Triangle Park (RTP) site to learn about DuPont, meet with employees and tour the facility, which is located in his congressional district.

Dave Miller, president, Electronics & Communications (E&C), provided an overview of how DuPont and the E&C business are using market-driven science to deliver sustainable solutions. Rep. Price toured the Microcircuit Materials (MCM) labs and learned about actions the business is taking to capitalize on the strong growth in the photovoltaics (PV) market. In addition, Cliff Jamison, RTP site and human resources manager, highlighted the site’s economic impact on the community and the various local activities RTP employees support.

(left to right) Dale Poser and Yueli Wang with Rep. Price as Pat O’Callaghan shows a PV cell during poster session.

During a town hall meeting with approximately 150 employees, Rep. Price discussed his role as a member of the U. S. House Appropriations Committee and complimented employees on their commitment to innovation. “Investment in research and development is important for helping North Carolina maintain a competitive advantage on the international level,” said Rep. Price. “DuPont has been an important part of the North Carolina success story in attracting business investment and retaining jobs.”

“We appreciate Rep. Price for taking an interest in our business and spending time with us,” Dave said. “Not only was it beneficial from a relationship standpoint, but it also allowed him to see first-hand how the research and development work we’re doing is contributing to the overall viability of Research Triangle Park.”

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