デュポン（株）

What デュポン（株） does

DuPont Japan K.K. (デュポン（株）) is the Japanese regional subsidiary of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE: DD), a $5B+ global science and technology company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Operating from Sanno Park Tower in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, the Japan entity serves as a sales, marketing, and distribution hub for the global DuPont portfolio, which spans personal protective equipment (Tyvek®, Tychem®, ProShield®, Tyvek® IsoClean®, Tyvek® SoftWear®), high-performance fibers (Kevlar® aramid, Nomex® thermal), solid surfaces (Corian®), industrial parts (Vespel®, Tedlar® film), specialty silicones and lubricants (Liveo™, Molykote®, MultiBase™, Styrofoam™), geotextiles (Typar®), digital printing inks (Artistri®), and water solutions. Under Representative Director Oba Takamoto (大羽 隆元), DuPont Japan reaches customers through authorized distributor networks across multiple industries including industrial manufacturing, healthcare, life sciences, design/consumer products, and government/emergency services.

The company's core technology is built on proprietary HDPE flash-spun nonwoven fabric (Tyvek®) and proprietary barrier film lamination on Tyvek substrate (Tychem®), with 50+ years of continuous innovation. Manufacturing is conducted under ISO 14001 environmental management certification, and finished products meet JIS T 8115, EN 14126, EN 1073-2, EN 1149-5, and OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards. The Japan-specific payroll is 25 employees per input data, though the underlying product technologies are produced by the parent enterprise globally.

DuPont Japan's revenue model is hardware sales conducted through authorized distributors and direct enterprise sales channels, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is multi-channel: the SafeSPEC™ digital product selector tool guides customers through hazard- and industry-based product selection; the Tyvek® Design Award and Desall partnership drive top-of-funnel brand engagement; and the DuPont Personal Protection Academy webinars support mid-funnel distributor and customer training. Customers include industrial manufacturers, pharmaceutical/biotech firms, healthcare providers, and government agencies, with documented flagship engagements during COVID-19 involving Kaiser Permanente, European hospitals, and the Diamond Princess cruise ship disinfection (in partnership with RecoveryPRO and BELFOR Group).

Name

デュポン（株）

Legal name

DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC.

Website

https://dupont.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1802

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DuPont Japan K.K. is the Japanese regional subsidiary of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE: DD), selling and distributing the global DuPont portfolio of personal protective equipment (Tyvek®, Tychem®, ProShield®), high-performance fibers (Kevlar®, Nomex®), specialty materials, and design products to industrial, healthcare, and consumer customers through authorized distributors across Japan and APAC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Protective Apparel and Specialty Materials

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical & Hygiene Film/Sheet Extrusion (Cleanroom, Sterile Barrier, Diaper Backsheets) (IMANACAF)

Keywords

• Protective apparel
• Specialty materials
• Chemical protection
• Industrial fabrics
• Personal protective equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PPE and Protective Apparel Sales: DuPont generates revenue primarily through the sale of personal protective equipment (PPE) including Tyvek®, Tychem®, ProShield®, and related protective apparel and accessories. Revenue comes from industrial, healthcare, and government customers through distributors and direct channels globally.
2. Specialty Materials and Products: DuPont Japan sells specialty materials including Corian® (solid surface), Kevlar® (aramid fibers), Nomex® (thermal protective fibers), Vespel® (high-performance parts), Tedlar® film, Styrofoam®, and Molykote® lubricants through its brand portfolio.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DuPont Japan sells personal protective apparel (Tyvek®, Tychem®, Tyvek® IsoClean®, ProShield®, Tyvek® SoftWear®) and specialty industrial materials (Kevlar® aramid fibers, Nomex® thermal fibers, Vespel® high-performance parts, Corian® solid surfaces, Molykote® lubricants, Typar® geotextiles, Styrofoam™ insulation, Tedlar® films, Liveo™ healthcare silicones, and Artistri® digital printing inks). Products are manufactured using proprietary flash-spun HDPE and barrier-film lamination technologies, sold primarily through authorized distributors and direct corporate accounts to industrial, healthcare, government, and design customers across Japan and the APAC region.

Product overview

DuPont Japan operates as a multi-brand portfolio company offering advanced materials, protective equipment, and specialty products across industrial, construction, healthcare, and consumer segments. The product range is organized around flagship brand families: Tyvek® (high-density polyethylene nonwoven for protection and graphics), Tychem® (chemical barrier protective apparel), Tyvek® IsoClean® (cleanroom PPE), ProShield® (general industrial PPE), Tyvek® SoftWear® (comfort-oriented protective coveralls), and SafeSPEC™ (online product selector tool for PPE selection with permeation data and hazard scenario matching). Adjacent brand families include Corian® solid surfaces, Molykote® industrial lubricants, Kevlar® aramid fibers, Nomex® thermal fibers, Vespel® polyimide parts, Artistri® digital printing inks, Water Solutions, Liveo™ healthcare silicones, and MultiBase™ silicones. The portfolio also includes Typar® geotextiles and Styrofoam™ insulation. Tyvek Design Award is an annual global design competition hosted on the Desall platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tyvek®: A unique high-performance nonwoven material made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), used in protection, security, and safety applications across industries including construction, protective apparel, medical packaging, and graphics.
• Tychem®
• ProShield®
• Vespel®
• Kevlar®
• Nomex®
• Corian®
• Molykote®
• Styrofoam™
• Vespel®
• Artistri®
• Cyrel®
• Tedlar®
• Liveo™
• Tyvek® IsoClean®

Products and services

• Tyvek® (タイベック®) HDPE Nonwoven Fabric High-density polyethylene flash-spun nonwoven fabric used as a substrate for protective apparel, building envelopes, medical packaging, and graphic applications; provides water resistance, breathability, tear strength, and printability, and is recyclable through the Tyvek® Protective Apparel Recycling Program.
• Tychem® (タイケム®) Chemical Protective Apparel Chemical protective apparel fabric with proprietary barrier film laminated to a Tyvek® substrate, providing protection against toxic industrial organic chemicals, pressurized inorganic chemicals, particles, and biohazards; tested against 400+ chemicals.
• Tyvek® IsoClean® Sterile Cleanroom Apparel Sterile, cleanroom-appropriate protective apparel providing particle, microorganism, and non-hazardous liquid barrier properties with a balance of protection, durability, comfort, and contamination control for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare environments.
• ProShield® (プロシールド®) General Industrial Protective Apparel Protective apparel for general industrial use guarding against non-hazardous dry particles and light liquid splashes.
• Tyvek® SoftWear® Comfort Coverall Comfort-focused Tyvek® protective coverall with elasticated cuffs, storm flap closures, and thumb loops; designed for pharmaceutical manufacturing, research, and bio-security lab applications.
• Corian® (コーリアン®) Solid Surface Material Solid surface material for countertops and architectural applications, manufactured and sold under the DuPont-Mitsubishi Chemical joint venture in Japan.
• Molykote® (モリコート®) Industrial Lubricants Industrial and specialty lubricants for bearing, gear, chain, and machinery applications, offered in Japan by DuPont-Toray Specialty Materials.
• Kevlar® (ケブラー®) Aramid Fiber High-strength para-aramid synthetic fiber used in protective apparel, ballistic protection, aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
• Nomex® (テクノーラ™/Nomex®) Thermal Protective Fiber Flame-resistant aramid fiber used in firefighting apparel, industrial worker protection, and aerospace applications.
• Typar® (タイパー®) Geotextile Fabric Geotextile fabric used in road construction, drainage, and landscaping applications.
• Styrofoam™ Extruded Polystyrene Insulation Expanded polystyrene insulation material for building and construction thermal insulation applications.
• Vespel® (ベスペル®) High-Performance Polyimide Parts Polyimide-based parts and shapes offering exceptional heat resistance, mechanical strength, and low friction properties for aerospace, automotive, and semiconductor applications.
• Artistri® (アーティストリ®) Digital Printing Inks Digital printing inks for commercial and industrial printing applications.
• Filmtec™ Water Treatment and Filtration Solutions Water treatment and filtration solutions addressing industrial, municipal, and residential water purification needs.
• Liveo™ Healthcare-Grade Silicones Healthcare-grade silicone solutions for pharmaceutical, medical device, and biopharmaceutical applications, offered by DuPont-Toray Specialty Materials.
• Tedlar® Polyvinyl Fluoride Film Fluoropolymer film used in aerospace, building, and renewable energy applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 million protective garments manufactured by end of 2020 for COVID-19 frontline workers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DesallcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Desall is an Italian digital innovation platform that partnered with DuPont for the 2023 Tyvek® Design Award. Global designers and artists submitted creative projects using Tyvek® material. Desall provided the online contest platform and community for the global design competition, which awarded 9,000 EUR + 20 backpacks to top winners.
• RecoveryPRO & BELFOR GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2021DuPont partnered with RecoveryPRO and BELFOR Group to perform a critical deep clean and disinfection of the Diamond Princess cruise ship after a COVID-19 outbreak. Tyvek® protective garments were used to protect essential workers during the cleanup process.
• Lowe's Companies Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAs part of the #TyvekTogether program, DuPont partnered with Lowe's to donate Tyvek® 1222A material in rolls to support American companies (including Melro Manufacturing, Thermacore, and Studio Displays) that had shifted operations to produce needed PPE for medical organizations.
• The Home Depot, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDuPont and The Home Depot partnered to donate Tyvek® 1222A material rolls to Kaiser Permanente, one of America's largest non-profit health insurers, which faced severe PPE shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kaiser then partnered with Lefty Production Co. to manufacture the needed isolation gowns.
• Lefty Production Co.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLefty Production Co. was a manufacturing partner that utilized donated Tyvek® 1222A material from DuPont and Home Depot to produce isolation gowns for Kaiser Permanente during COVID-19 PPE shortages.
• Eva Ferranti (High-End Fashion Designer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuPont collaborated with Eva Ferranti, an Italian high-end fashion designer, to overcome PPE shortages and supply a major European hospital with vital protective garments. A BBC StoryWorks documentary documented this collaboration. The PPE proved critical for doctors and nurses treating COVID-19 patients.
• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuPont has an ongoing partnership with ADS to recycle Tyvek® production scrap into highly engineered water management products. This circular economy initiative converts production waste into value-added new products.
• ISO (International Organization for Standardization)coreOthersTyvek®, Nomex®, and Kevlar® fibers are manufactured under an ISO 14001-certified environmental management policy. ISO 14001:2015 defines requirements for environmental management systems that organizations use to enhance their environmental performance.
• RE100 (Renewable Energy 100%)coreOthersDuPont participates in RE100, a global renewable energy initiative organized by Climate Group in partnership with CDP. DuPont committed to sourcing at least 60% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ansell Limited: Specialist in protective gloves and apparel for industrial, healthcare, and life sciences end-markets—directly overlaps DuPont's Tyvek and Tychem customer base and channel relationships.
• MSA Safety Incorporated: Global provider of safety equipment and PPE including protective apparel, respiratory, and detection products—shares DuPont's industrial, oil & gas, and emergency response customers.
• Teijin Limited: Japanese advanced materials company producing Twaron and Technora aramid fibers that compete head-to-head with DuPont's Kevlar in ballistic, automotive, and industrial applications.
• Honeywell International Inc. Operates a sizable Personal Protective Equipment segment (Honeywell Safety) and produces Spectra high-performance fiber, a direct aramid competitor to DuPont's Kevlar and Nomex.
• Showa Group (Showa Denki / Showa Glove): Japan-based manufacturer of single-use and reusable protective gloves and apparel serving industrial, chemical, and food processing customers—competes in adjacent PPE categories within DuPont's key Japanese market.
• Lakeland Industries, Inc. Specialist manufacturer of protective clothing including chemical and disposable apparel—directly competes with Tyvek, Tychem, and ProShield in industrial and HazMat segments.
• 3M Company: Global diversified industrial conglomerate with major PPE (respirators, protective apparel), adhesives, and specialty materials businesses—directly competes with DuPont's Tyvek/Tychem franchise across occupational safety and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Kimberly-Clark Corporation: Diversified manufacturer of personal care and professional products including nonwoven-based PPE and cleanroom apparel—shares DuPont's nonwoven materials technology base but is more consumer-focused.
• BASF SE: Global chemicals giant producing performance materials, coatings, and specialty films that overlap with DuPont's broader specialty materials portfolio but at vastly greater scale and breadth.

Others

• Toray Industries, Inc. Japanese advanced materials manufacturer and DuPont's joint-venture partner for Molykote, Liveo, and MultiBase silicone lines—an adjacent strategic partner and regional specialty materials competitor rather than a direct substitute.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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