DuPont Crop Protection Assets

What DuPont Crop Protection Assets does

DuPont Crop Protection Assets is described in firmographic metadata as an industry-leading selective insecticide portfolio consisting of Rynaxypyr, Cyazypyr, and Indoxacarb. The aggregate input data, however, characterizes DuPont's broader operating footprint and most prominently DuPont Personal Protection, a branded protective-materials franchise anchored by four proprietary technology pillars: Tyvek high-density polyethylene nonwoven fabric with inherent barrier protection, Kevlar aramid fiber for ballistic and cut resistance, Nomex flame-resistant fiber for thermal and arc-flash protection, and Tychem chemical protective garments with sealed seams and dual-flap closures for hazardous environments. The portfolio is extended by ProShield (general protection), Tyvek IsoClean (controlled-environment apparel), Nomex Nano Flex (submicron particulate barrier technology), and the Tyvek For Design creative platform.

The commercial model combines hardware sales of branded finished garments and roll goods, licensing and royalty income from authorized manufacturers using Kevlar, Nomex, Tyvek, and Tychem marks, and professional services delivered through the SafeSPEC online product-selection tool and the SafeGUIDE field-assessment program staffed by Certified Industrial Hygienists. Products are sold through a global network of authorized distributors and wholesalers, direct enterprise field sales, and crisis-era channel partners (Material Concepts, Merrow, Ansell, Under Armour, Ferrara Manufacturing, Lowe's, Home Depot). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; enterprise customers obtain quotes via the distributor channel.

Customers span aerospace manufacturing (Airbus), chemical manufacturing (Dow Chemical Stade, over ten years), pharmaceutical manufacturing and cleanrooms (Boehringer Ingelheim RESPIMAT facility, SINOVAC vaccine production), steel manufacturing (Severfield), emergency medical services (Altona Ambulance), environmental services (SARP VEOLIA), food and beverage (Malteurop), and large healthcare systems (Kaiser Permanente). DuPont's wholly-owned operating subsidiaries across China (Zhangjiagang, Wuhan, Shenzhen, Shanghai) and the disclosed DuPont de Nemours, Inc. parent entity (NYSE: DD, Wilmington, Delaware) anchor global operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The data also confirms the post-2017 DowDuPont restructuring into three independent listed companies.

Name

DuPont Crop Protection Assets

Legal name

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

Website

https://dupont.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1802

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

DuPont Crop Protection Assets holds an industry-leading selective insecticide portfolio including Rynaxypyr, Cyazypyr, and Indoxacarb, while the broader DuPont Personal Protection business supplies Tyvek, Tychem, Kevlar, Nomex, and ProShield branded PPE to industrial, healthcare, and emergency-response customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment

NAICS

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Flame & Heat Protective Foundry/Welding Apparel (CRAAALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective Disposable Wear (Masks, Gloves, Shoe Covers, Hairnets) (CRADALAJ), Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH)

Keywords

• Personal protective equipment
• Chemical protective garments
• Flame resistant fibers
• Aramid fiber materials
• Industrial safety apparel

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Sales: DuPont generates revenue through direct sales of branded PPE products including Tyvek, Tychem, Kevlar, Nomex, and ProShield product lines. Products are sold through a network of authorized distributors, wholesalers, and directly to enterprise customers.
2. SafeGUIDE Assessment Services: Field assessment program providing customized multi-tiered solutions for chemical protective apparel selection. Assessments reviewed by Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) team to help enhance and standardize workplace protective apparel inquiries.
3. Industrial Fabric and Fiber Licensing: DuPont licenses its proprietary technologies and brand names (Kevlar, Nomex, Tyvek, Tychem) for use in approved applications and by authorized manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

DuPont develops and manufactures branded personal protective equipment and protective materials for industrial, healthcare, defense, and emergency response applications. Its core portfolio consists of Tyvek (high-density polyethylene nonwoven barrier fabric for coveralls and protective apparel), Tychem (Category III chemical protective garments), Nomex (flame-resistant aramid fiber for thermal/arc protection), and Kevlar (aramid fiber for ballistic and cut protection). These products are sold to enterprise and institutional customers through authorized distributors, wholesalers, and direct sales, with supporting services such as the SafeSPEC online selection tool and SafeGUIDE field assessments.

Product overview

DuPont Crop Protection Assets operates as a diversified advanced materials and protective solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of branded protective products. The core offerings include DuPont™ Tyvek® (inherent barrier protection material), Tychem® (chemical protective garments), Nomex® (flame resistant fiber for heat/FR protection), and Kevlar® (ballistic/cut protection aramid fiber). These flagship brands are complemented by application-specific sub-brands including ProShield® for non-hazardous protection, Tyvek® IsoClean® for cleanroom environments, and Nomex® Nano Flex for particulate barrier technology. The portfolio also includes product selection tools (SafeSPEC™) and field assessment services (SafeGUIDE™) to help customers select appropriate protective solutions. The products are sold across diverse industries including healthcare, water treatment, automotive, aerospace, construction, and industrial manufacturing, serving both worker safety and specialized industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DuPont Water Solutions: Water purification and solutions addressing water treatment challenges through membrane, ion exchange resin, and system innovations
• Kevlar®
• Nomex®
• Tyvek®
• Tychem®

Products and services

• DuPont Tyvek
• DuPont Tychem
• DuPont Nomex
• DuPont Kevlar
• ProShield
• Tyvek IsoClean
• Nomex Nano Flex
• SafeGUIDE Assessment Service
• Tyvek for Design

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% particulate-blocking efficiency - 4x better than conventional hoods - sustained even after 150 washes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• RecoveryPRO and BELFOR GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2021DuPont partnered with RecoveryPRO and BELFOR Group to complete critical deep clean of the Diamond Princess cruise ship after severe COVID-19 outbreak, using Tyvek protective garments for worker safety.
• BBC StoryWorks and Eva FerrantiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 May 2021Mini documentary produced by BBC StoryWorks in collaboration with DuPont and high-end fashion designer Eva Ferranti, telling story of overcoming PPE shortages to supply protective garments to a major European hospital.
• Kaiser PermanentecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 August 2020DuPont collaborated with Home Depot to donate Tyvek material to Kaiser Permanente (12.4 million member not-for-profit health plan) for isolation gown production during COVID-19 pandemic to address PPE shortages at hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• Ferrara ManufacturingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 July 2020NYC fashion manufacturer (producing Olympic uniforms and luxury brand garments since 1987) shifted production from high-end fashion to isolation gowns for frontline workers using DuPont Tyvek material.
• Lowe'scoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2020Lowe's teamed up with DuPont to support businesses transforming operations to supply PPE to healthcare organizations. Lowe's provided supply chain and retail support for COVID-19 PPE distribution.
• ThermaxxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 June 2020Thermaxx transitioned to making gowns from Tyvek 1222A as part of #TyvekTogether program and donated gowns to first responders and healthcare professionals.
• MerrowflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2020Strategic partnership where former competitors DuPont and Merrow collaborated to move hundreds of thousands of yards of Tyvek material to Massachusetts, where Merrow began producing isolation gowns at scale within one week of quarantine orders.
• AnsellcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2020Ansell joined the #TyvekTogether program to increase supply of Tyvek garments to the marketplace, leveraging Ansell's global PPE manufacturing and distribution capabilities.
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and FedExflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2020Operation Airbridge partnership: DuPont partnered with HHS and FedEx to provide expedited shipping of Tyvek garments critical to COVID-19 relief efforts, airlifting PPE supplies for front-line healthcare workers.
• Gerber Technology PPE Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2020DuPont joined the Gerber PPE Task Force to help manufacturers switch to PPE production using #TyvekTogether material, providing technical guidance and material access.
• Under ArmourflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2020Under Armour partnered with DuPont during COVID-19 to design and supply PPE for local healthcare workers. Under Armour shifted its athletic apparel design and manufacturing capabilities to produce protective equipment, with DuPont providing Tyvek material and technical support.
• Material ConceptscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2020Material Concepts served as a key partner in converting rolls of Tyvek for PPE production during COVID-19, supplying Tyvek to various new PPE manufacturers in the U.S. market.
• Dow ChemicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDow's Stade chemical site has been using DuPont Personal Protection chemical protection garments for over ten years, demonstrating long-term enterprise partnership for chemical manufacturing safety.
• AIRBUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurope's leading aeronautical manufacturer relies on Tyvek 600 Plus and Tychem F coveralls to protect employees, demonstrating partnership in aerospace manufacturing safety.
• SINOVACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOVID-19 vaccine production requiring high-level biosafety cleanroom with protective garments made from DuPont Tyvek, providing waterproof, breathable, and lightweight protection for vaccine manufacturing workers.
• Boehringer IngelheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPPE used in RESPIMAT inhaler manufacturing at cleanroom environments (Grade D) per EU GMP Annex 1 guidelines at facility in Dortmund, Germany. PPE coveralls and gowns essential for contamination prevention and worker protection.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 3M: 3M's Personal Safety Division is the largest direct competitor in PPE, offering respirators, protective coveralls, chemical and fall protection across the same industrial, healthcare and first-responder customer base that DuPont serves with Tyvek, Tychem and Nomex.
• MSA Safety: MSA Safety supplies head-to-toe PPE (respiratory protection, hard hats, fall protection, gas detection, firefighter turnout gear) to industrial workers and first responders — the same Nomex-served thermal-protection and industrial customer base.
• Dräger: Dräger is a global safety and medical technology company supplying respiratory protection, hazmat suits and chemical protective apparel — directly comparable to Tychem/Tyvek products in emergency response and industrial safety applications.
• Ansell: Ansell is a global leader in protective gloves and apparel, including chemical and cleanroom garments, and was a strategic #TyvekTogether partner with DuPont during COVID-19 — directly competing with Tychem and Tyvek IsoClean in life-sciences and industrial segments.
• Lakeland Industries: Lakeland manufactures chemical protective clothing, disposable coveralls and flame-resistant apparel, directly overlapping Tyvek/Tychem/Nomex product lines and competing primarily on price-performance in industrial and hazmat applications.
• Honeywell International: Honeywell's Safety and Productivity Solutions segment competes head-to-head in protective apparel, respiratory protection, fall protection and gas detection, with comparable global distribution and enterprise customer overlap.
• Avon Protection: Avon Protection (formerly Avon Rubber) supplies respiratory and ballistic protection products to military, law enforcement and first responders, overlapping DuPont's Nomex/Kevlar franchises in defense and protective-services end markets.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Kimberly-Clark Professional's KleenGuard brand competes directly with Tyvek in disposable protective apparel and cleanroom garments, and shares DuPont's focus on regulated, contamination-controlled end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Teijin Aramid: Teijin produces Twaron and Technora aramid fibers that directly compete with DuPont's Kevlar in ballistic, cut-protection and industrial composite applications — a fiber-level competitor with overlapping end-customer base.

Others

• Bunzl: Bunzl is a global distribution and supply-chain specialist serving the same industrial, foodservice and cleanroom customers as DuPont's PPE franchise, sitting in the channel rather than as a direct manufacturer competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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