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DuPont Buys Chemtura’s Fluorochemicals Business

Specialty chemical maker sells its Fluorochemicals business and related production facility to DuPont in an all-cash deal for an undisclosed sum.

MIDDLEBURY, Conn.— Chemtura Corporation announced it has completed the sale of its Fluorochemicals business and related production facility to E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont) in an all-cash deal for an undisclosed amount.
 
The approximately 25 employees who work for the Fluorochemicals business have become employees of DuPont.
 
The Fluorochemicals business had revenues for 2006 of approximately $56 million.
 
Included in the sale is the Fluorochemicals production unit at Chemtura’s El Dorado, Ark. plant. Chemtura will retain ownership of its other El Dorado facilities.
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