DuPont Invests in R&D and Production Resources in Europe

DuPont Mobility & Materials announced a USD 5 million investment in capital and operating resources at its production facilities in Germany and Switzerland to increase capacity for high-performance automotive adhesives. The investment will boost capacity to support growing demand for advanced mobility solutions for vehicle electrification. New equipment was delivered and installed to increase production capacity and accelerate the delivery of product samples to customers. Tina Wu, Vice President and General Manager of Advanced Solutions at DuPont Mobility & Materials, said: "As we continue to see improvement in the global automotive market, we are working closely with our customers in Europe to deliver innovative, advanced mobility solutions that meet business needs. This investment reinforces our commitment to increasing capacity and accelerating growth in hybrid and fully electric vehicles."  

DuPont manufactures the following products at these facilities:

• BETAFORCE ™ TC and BETATECH ™ thermal interface materials that help support battery thermal management during hybrid/electric vehicle charging and operation.
• BETAFORCE ™ multi-material structural adhesives for vehicle body structure bonding, battery sealing and assembly.
• BETAMATE ™ structural adhesives for vehicle body structure and battery connection to support crash resistance and lighter vehicle structures.
• BETASEAL ™ glass adhesives that improve vehicle structure for OEM installation and aftermarket repair of windshields, rear lighting, panoramic and fixed windows.

  This capacity increase in Europe follows recent announcements strengthening the company's ability to manufacture and supply advanced adhesive solutions to customers in the Asia-Pacific region. DuPont Mobility & Materials business has manufacturing operations and research and development capabilities globally in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.