Dupont - Mobility & Materials

What Dupont - Mobility & Materials does

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. is a publicly traded advanced materials company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, operating across roughly 50 countries with 10,000+ employees. Founded in 1802 and reorganized in its current form following the 2017 DowDuPont merger and 2019 spin-off, the company serves customers in building and construction, automotive, healthcare, water, aerospace, electronics, and industrial markets. The "Mobility & Materials" scope referenced in the engagement covers segments that include automotive engineering, sustainable construction, water purification, electronics, and packaging.

DuPont's product portfolio is anchored by proprietary material technologies with multi-decade innovation histories. Core offerings include Tyvek flash-spun high-density polyethylene (commercialized in the 1960s) used for building envelopes, protective apparel, and healthcare packaging; Styrofoam Brand extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, invented in 1941; Great Stuff and Froth-Pak spray-foam sealants; the ArmorWall 5-in-1 composite wall-panel system; and Corian solid-surface materials. Supporting product lines include specialty fibers (Kevlar, Nomex, Tychem — divested to Arclin in April 2026), Healthcare Liveo silicones, Artistri digital inks, Cyrel flexographic systems, MOLYKOTE industrial lubricants, Tedlar films, and Vespel parts. Underlying technical differentiators include the proprietary flash-spun HDPE process, closed-cell XPS formulation (transitioned to a low-GWP version with 94% embodied-carbon reduction in 2023), HFC-free spray-foam chemistry with >99% GWP reduction, and compliance with NFPA 285, LEED, USP/FDA, and food-contact regulatory standards.

DuPont operates a multi-channel go-to-market that combines direct enterprise field sales, certified installer and specialist networks (190+ Tyvek Specialists, including 30+ dedicated to commercial accounts), distributor and dealer networks, OEM converter partnerships (such as the HydroBlok supply agreement), and e-commerce for consumer products. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of building materials, healthcare and industrial materials, and licensing of brand names including Tyvek, Kevlar, Nomex, Styrofoam, Corian, and Great Stuff. Pricing is quote-based and varies by product, quantity, and customer relationship. The company is recognized with consecutive-year brand leadership positions including the #1 Builder Brand Use Study ranking for Tyvek (20 years), Homebuilder honors (14 years), Green Builder's greenest house-wrap designation (9 years), multiple Edison Awards (including 2025 Gold and 2026 dual wins), ACC Sustainability Leadership Awards, and an ACS Heroes of Chemistry Award.

Name

Dupont - Mobility & Materials

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 de Nemours, Inc. is a publicly traded advanced materials company serving automotive, building and construction, healthcare, water, and industrial markets worldwide. It produces engineered polymers, specialty fibers, insulation, and protective materials through brands including Tyvek, Styrofoam, Great Stuff, ArmorWall, and Corian.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

NAICS

Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & High-Performance Thermoplastics Resin Manufacturing (PA, POM, PC, PBT, PEEK, PPS) (IMANAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Elastomers & Synthetic Rubber Polymer Manufacturing (SBR, BR, NBR, EPDM, Silicone base polymers) (IMANAAAD), Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials) (IMAEABAK)

Keywords

• Advanced engineered materials
• Building envelope solutions
• Specialty polymers manufacturing
• Protective materials supply
• Automotive material solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials & Solutions Sales: Direct sales of building envelope products including Tyvek weather barriers, Styrofoam XPS insulation, spray foam sealants, adhesives, and complementary building materials to contractors, builders, architects, and distributors across residential, commercial, and multifamily construction markets.
2. Brand Licensing: Licensing of DuPont brand names including Tyvek, Kevlar, Nomex, Styvek, Corian, Styrofoam, and Great Stuff to manufacturers and converters for branded products.
3. Healthcare & Industrial Materials: Sales of specialty materials including Tyvek for healthcare packaging, protective apparel fabrics, and industrial nonwoven materials.
4. Performance Building Solutions: Comprehensive building envelope solutions including Tyvek wraps, Styrofoam insulation, liquid applied barriers, flashing tapes, and integrated wall systems for commercial and residential construction.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

DuPont develops and manufactures advanced engineered materials sold under branded product lines including Tyvek (flash-spun HDPE protective material), Styrofoam (XPS insulation), Kevlar and Nomex (aramid fibers), Tychem (chemical protection), Corian (solid surfaces), Great Stuff and Froth-Pak (foam sealants), ArmorWall (composite wall panels), Vespel (high-performance parts), MOLYKOTE (lubricants), and Liveo (healthcare solutions). The company supplies these materials to automotive, aerospace, building & construction, healthcare, electronics, water, packaging, and industrial manufacturing customers globally through direct field sales, distributor networks, and OEM converter partnerships.

Product overview

DuPont - Mobility & Materials operates as a diversified industrial materials company offering a broad portfolio of advanced materials, products, and solutions. The company provides engineered polymers, fibers, films, insulation materials, and specialty chemicals organized under multiple branded product lines including Tyvek® (protective nonwoven materials), Kevlar® (aramid fibers), Nomex® (flame-resistant fibers), Tychem® (chemical protection), Styrofoam™ Brand XPS (insulation), Great Stuff™ (foam sealants), Froth-Pak™ (spray foam), ArmorWall™ (composite wall panels), and Thermax™ (wall insulation systems). These products serve markets across automotive, aerospace, building & construction, healthcare, packaging, electronics, water solutions, and industrial applications. The portfolio includes both core branded products and specialized solutions like Liveo™ Healthcare, Artistri® Digital Inks, Vespel® Parts, Tedlar® Films, and MOLYKOTE® Lubricants, addressing needs from protective apparel to thermal insulation to industrial lubrication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tyvek®: Engineered for protection, durability, comfort, and confidence - nonwoven material used in protective apparel, building envelopes, healthcare packaging, graphics, and industrial packaging
• Kevlar®
• Nomex®
• Tychem®
• Styrofoam™
• Great Stuff™
• Corian®
• Liveo™
• MOLYKOTE®
• Vespel®
• Tedlar®
• Artistri®
• Cyrel®
• Ionquest®

Products and services

• DuPont Tyvek A unique nonwoven material made of flash-spun high-density polyethylene fibers, lightweight, durable, breathable yet water-resistant, and abrasion-resistant. Used across building envelopes, protective apparel, healthcare packaging, graphics, envelopes, and industrial packaging applications.
• DuPont Kevlar High-performance aramid fiber providing ballistic and cut protection for protective apparel, motorcycle gear, brake pads, clutches, gaskets, and consumer products requiring strength and durability. Note: Kevlar brand was divested to Arclin in April 2026.
• DuPont Nomex Flame-resistant fiber providing lightweight heat and flame protection for fire dangers. Used in firefighting gear, industrial safety apparel, and aerospace applications. Note: Nomex brand was divested to Arclin in April 2026.
• DuPont Tychem Chemical protection garments providing barrier protection against chemical dangers for industrial workers in safety-critical applications.
• Great Stuff Insulating Foam Sealant Energy-saving foam sealant products for pros and DIYers. Includes foam sealants, adhesives, cleaning products, tools and accessories for air sealing, weatherization, and insulation applications in residential and commercial construction.
• Froth-Pak Spray Foam Two-component polyurethane spray foam insulation and sealant with HFC-free formulation achieving more than 99% GWP reduction. Used for insulation, sealing, and filling gaps in construction.
• DuPont Styrofoam Brand XPS Insulation Extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation with closed-cell structure providing thermal, moisture, air and vapor performance. Available in low-GWP grey formulation with 94% reduction in embodied carbon. Used in residential, commercial, roofing, and foundation applications.
• DuPont ArmorWall System 5-in-1 composite panel commercial wall solution combining air barrier, water-resistive barrier, thermal break, drainage plane, and structural sheathing in a single product for commercial construction.
• DuPont Thermax Wall System Continuous insulation wall system for commercial and residential applications. Includes various insulation board products with foil facers for thermal performance.
• DuPont Tyvek CommercialWrap Building wrap providing air and moisture barrier for commercial construction. Offers UV stability up to 9 months and integrates with flashing products for complete weatherization. NFPA 285 compliant for commercial wall assemblies.
• DuPont Tyvek HomeWrap Residential building wrap providing weatherization and air barrier protection for homes.
• Liveo Healthcare Solutions Healthcare solutions including pharma manufacturing, medical devices, and healthcare packaging for trends in patient care such as minimally invasive procedures and personalized therapies.
• Artistri Digital Inks Digital printing inks for flexographic and digital printing applications in packaging and graphics industries.
• Cyrel Flexographic Systems Flexographic platemaking systems for printing and packaging applications.
• MOLYKOTE Industrial Lubricants Industrial and specialty lubricants for various industrial applications.
• Tedlar Films Film products for various industrial applications including photovoltaic solutions and wallcoverings.
• Vespel Parts and Shapes High-performance parts and shapes for industrial applications requiring durability and heat resistance.
• Tyvek Active Packaging Tyvek materials for active packaging solutions including desiccant packaging, moisture control, and protection for healthcare, food, electronics, and container applications.
• Tyvek Industrial Packaging Industrial packaging materials made from HDPE fibers. Used for industrial bags, parts protection, wafer spacers, art protection, robot covers, and car/RV covers requiring durability and breathability.
• Tyvek Envelopes Strong, durable envelopes made from Tyvek material. Available in commercial, disc packaging, customized, expansion, flat, jumbo, and specialty styles for important mailings.
• Corian Solid Surfaces Solid surface material for countertops, surfaces, and design applications in residential and commercial settings.
• Mobility Materials Solutions Engineered and formulated solutions for automotive applications spanning body, interior, and battery systems. Enables safe and cost-efficient vehicle design.
• DuPont Tyvek Trifecta Tyvek-based building envelope product innovation recognized with the 2025 Gold Edison Award.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% reduction in embodied carbon for Styrofoam Brand XPS Insulation (grey formulation vs. previous)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Arclin (Portfolio company of TJC, L.P.)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026On April 1, 2026, DuPont completed divestiture of its Aramids business (Kevlar and Nomex) to Arclin, a portfolio company of TJC, L.P. This represents a business separation rather than ongoing partnership.
• Chippewa Nature CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025DuPont partnership with Chippewa Nature Center on volunteer tree planting program for environmental restoration initiatives.
• Little Forks ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025DuPont partnership with Little Forks Conservancy for environmental restoration initiatives.
• HydroBlokcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2025DuPont signed agreement to supply Styrofoam Brand XPS for HydroBlok's HydroBlok One building panel product. HydroBlok integrates DuPont XPS into their building panel system.
• Habitat for Humanity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Global partnership where DuPont PBS and Corian Design products have been used to build over 50,000 homes in nearly 20 countries for people in need of affordable housing. Partnership includes volunteer programs and product donations.
• International Olympic CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with International Olympic Committee to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Olympic construction and operations.
• TapeconminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Tapecon is a converter partner producing Tyvek-based industrial packaging solutions. Steve Davis, President of Tapecon, is quoted as building solutions together with DuPont.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lanxess: German specialty chemicals company with strong positions in synthetic rubber (EPDM, NBR, HNBR), engineering plastics (Durethan PA, Pocan PBT) and urethanes for automotive. Directly comparable in elastomers and engineering thermoplastics for mobility.
• Asahi Kasei: Japanese diversified materials company producing engineering plastics (Leona PA, Xyron mPPE, Tenac POM), synthetic rubber and performance chemicals for automotive and electronics. Comparable in engineering thermoplastics and specialty elastomers.
• Evonik Industries: Specialty chemicals producer with a strong polymers portfolio (VESTAMID PA12, TROGAMID, ROHACELL PMI foam) serving automotive, aerospace and electronics. Comparable in high-performance specialty polymers for demanding mobility applications.
• Syensqo (formerly Solvay Specialty): Specialty polymers business spun from Solvay, producing high-performance polyamides, fluoropolymers, and specialty compounds for automotive, aerospace and electronics. Closely comparable in advanced, application-engineered polymer portfolios.
• Celanese: Acquired the bulk of DuPont's prior Mobility & Materials business (excluding certain assets) in 2022, making it the most directly comparable specialty engineered polymers player. Its Engineered Materials segment serves automotive, electrical and consumer durables with acetyl, engineered polymers and thermoplastics.
• Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics: Joint venture of Mitsubishi Chemical and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical producing PA (Novamid), PC (Iupilon), PBT (Novaduran) and other engineering thermoplastics. Comparable in automotive-grade specialty polyamides and polyesters.
• dsm-firmenich (Engineering Materials): DSM's Engineering Materials business (now part of dsm-firmenich, with materials segment under strategic review) produces Akulon PA, Stanyl PA46, EcoPaXX bio-based PA and ForTii PA for automotive and electronics. Directly comparable in high-performance engineering thermoplastics.
• BASF: Largest global chemical company with a major engineering plastics and performance materials segment (Ultramid PA, Ultradur PBT, Ultraform POM). Competes directly with DuPont Mobility & Materials in automotive-grade thermoplastics and elastomers across body, interior and battery systems.
• SABIC: Major producer of engineering thermoplastics (Noryl PPE, Valox PBT, Lexan PC legacy grades from the GE Plastics acquisition) and polymers serving automotive OEMs globally. Directly comparable in automotive body, interior and electrification applications.

Broad incumbents

• Eastman Chemical: Broad specialty chemical and specialty plastics producer with engineering polymers (including Tritan, copolyesters) and fibers. Overlaps with DuPont Mobility & Materials in specialty materials serving automotive and industrial markets but with a broader portfolio remit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Dupont_Mobility
• YouTubeyoutube.com/dupont
• Facebookfacebook.com/dupontco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dupont

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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