DuPont sells Neoprene rubber to Japan’s Denka LLC group
December 13, 2014 - United States Of America
DuPont Performance Polymers, an American chemical company, has signed an agreement with DENKA, a Japanese manufacturer of chemical products, to sell DuPont Neoprene polychloroprene to Denka Performance Elastomer LLC, a new joint venture company owned 70 percent by DENKA and 30 percent by Mitsui, Japan’s leading corporate group.
Neoprene, invented by DuPont, is a synthetic rubber used for many chemical and weather-resistant products such as wet suits and orthopaedic braces. It also is used as a base resin in adhesives, electrical insulation, and coatings.
The sale is expected to close in the first half of 2015 pending receipt of customary regulatory approvals.
Patrick E.Linder, the president of DuPont Performance Polymers said, “Neoprene has been an important product line within DuPont Performance Polymers and we believe it will truly thrive as part of the Denka Performance Elastomer portfolio. This agreement further enables the DuPont Performance Polymers business to focus on innovative new offerings that drive profitable growth both today and over the long term.”
Shinsuke Yoshitaka, DENKA president & CEO said, “We are excited to welcome Neoprene and the employees who manage this product. Chloroprene rubber is our core business and the acquisition from DuPont will largely contribute to our further sustainable growth. Also, DENKA can establish a flexible supply structure with high-quality products. Furthermore, we expect to enjoy synergies with our research & development and technical services, which are our strengths. I believe that these positive effects will enable us to serve the market and the customers much better.”
DuPont is a leading producer of Neoprene polychloroprene in North America through manufacturing operations at its Pontchartrain Works site in La Place, La. Approximately 235 employees in the United States will be included in the transaction.
DENKA manufactures and distributes a wide range of chemical products, encompassing organic and inorganic materials, polymer processing, electronic materials, and pharmaceuticals. (GK)
Neoprene, invented by DuPont, is a synthetic rubber used for many chemical and weather-resistant products such as wet suits and orthopaedic braces. It also is used as a base resin in adhesives, electrical insulation, and coatings.
The sale is expected to close in the first half of 2015 pending receipt of customary regulatory approvals.
Patrick E.Linder, the president of DuPont Performance Polymers said, “Neoprene has been an important product line within DuPont Performance Polymers and we believe it will truly thrive as part of the Denka Performance Elastomer portfolio. This agreement further enables the DuPont Performance Polymers business to focus on innovative new offerings that drive profitable growth both today and over the long term.”
Shinsuke Yoshitaka, DENKA president & CEO said, “We are excited to welcome Neoprene and the employees who manage this product. Chloroprene rubber is our core business and the acquisition from DuPont will largely contribute to our further sustainable growth. Also, DENKA can establish a flexible supply structure with high-quality products. Furthermore, we expect to enjoy synergies with our research & development and technical services, which are our strengths. I believe that these positive effects will enable us to serve the market and the customers much better.”
DuPont is a leading producer of Neoprene polychloroprene in North America through manufacturing operations at its Pontchartrain Works site in La Place, La. Approximately 235 employees in the United States will be included in the transaction.
DENKA manufactures and distributes a wide range of chemical products, encompassing organic and inorganic materials, polymer processing, electronic materials, and pharmaceuticals. (GK)