The DuPont Company was 200 years old on July 19, 2002, making it one of the oldest surviving companies in the world.

    DuPont抯 long association with Australia dates back to the early 1900抯, with what was arguably among the best-known products of the day, the fast drying motor vehicle lacquer揇uco. The invention of nylon by DuPont in the late 1930抯 brought new industries into being in Australia, and Lycra産ecame a famous name among our sports people from the 1960抯.

    Now in its 3rd Century, DuPont is using biotechnology as one of a number of tools to develop critical improvements in nutrition, health and the quality of the environment.

    It抯 made a major investment in biotechnology, with the acquisition of two companies well known in Australia, Pioneer Hi-bred International and Protein Technologies International.

    Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) are among the company's core values.

    DuPont is a science company, delivering science-based solutions that make a difference in people's lives in food and nutrition; health care; apparel; home and construction; electronics; and transportation. Founded in 1802, the company operates in 70 countries and has 85,000 employees.