DuPont

The DuPont Corporation was started by Eleuthère Irénée du Pont in 1802. It is the second largest chemical company in the world. On December 6, 2008, the company announced that it would cut about 2,500 jobs in response to a plunging U.S. economy. Less than a week later, chief rival Dow Chemical announced that it would make 5,000 layoffs.

1. 1802: DuPont founded as a gunpowder mill
2. 1902: Eugene Du Pont died
3. 1914: Pierre S. du Pont invested in automobile industry
4. 1928: Began working on polymers
5. 1981: Acquired Conoco Inc.
6. 1992: Began sponsoring Jeff Gordon
7. 1999: Sold all Conoco Inc. shares
8. 2004: Sold its textile business
9. 2005: Ranked number 66 on the Fortune 500

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2. Adhesives and Binders
3. Building and Construction Materials
4. Maintenance Supplies
5. Chemicals
6. Crop, Pest and Plant Management
7. Display Materials
8. Electronic and Electrical Materials
9. Films
10. Food and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Products
11. Fuel Cell Components
12. Packaging Materials
13. Paint, Coatings and Finishings
14. Performance Fabrics and Fibers
15. Pigments and Colorants
16. Photovoltaic Components
17. Plastics, Polymers and Elastomers
18. Printing and Proofing Materials
19. Protective Apparel and Accessories
20. Wire and Cable Materials

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