DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere.  Operating in more than 70 countries and regions, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.

In 1802, DuPont was primarily an explosives company.  One hundred years ago, our focus turned to chemicals, materials and energy.  Today, we deliver science-based solutions that make real differences in people's lives around the world in areas such as food and nutrition, health care, apparel, safety and security, construction, electronics and transportation.  Look closely at the things around your home and workplace, and chances are, you'll find dozens of items made with DuPont materials.
Our ability to adapt to change and our foundation of unending scientific inquiry has enabled DuPont to become one of the world's most innovative companies.  But, in the face of constant change, innovation and discovery, our core values have remained constant: commitment to safety, health and the environment; high ethical standards; and treating people with respect.

What has this commitment allowed us to accomplish? Take a look:

2004 revenues: $27.3 billion

Employees: 55,000

Global: Operating in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide

R&D: More than 40 research and development and customer service labs in the United States, and more than 35 labs in 11 other countries and regions.

Charles O. (Chad) Holliday, Jr., is chairman and CEO.  He has been with DuPont for more than 30 years.  Chad has been chief executive officer since February 1, 1998, and chairman since December 31, 1998.  He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee where he received his bachelor's degree in industrial engineering.  He is former chair of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and is currently chair of The Business Council, a group of leading U.S. CEOs.

Fortune 500: 59th largest U.S. industrial/service corporation.

Brands: Includes the DuPont Oval and DuPont? (The "DuPont Brand Trademarks"); Pioneer? brand seeds, Teflon? fluoropolymers, films, fabric protectors, fibers, and dispersions; Corian? solid surfaces; Kevlar? high strength material, and Tyvek? protective material.

Editor: Donald