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Overview

DuPont has been making Lycra® elastane at its plant in Paulinia, Brazil, near Sao Paulo since January 1975. The plant now produces Riston® photoresists in addition to Lycra®, and in past years has also manufactured Teflon® and SilverStone® nonstick coatings. In October 1999 DuPont announced it would build a $100 million, state-of-the-art Lycra® production facility at Paulinia in order to meet the increased demand in South America for the popular fabric. Scheduled to open late in 2001, the new plant will incorporate new developments in Lycra® processing and automation that will double the output of the present facility. Within a few years of opening, the new Paulinia plant is expected to begin exporting Lycra® to other markets in South America. Paulinia has kept apace with DuPont’s new standards for safety, environmental protection and sustainable growth. The plant recycles about 98 percent of its waste, and in 1998 its management created the first community advisory panel in Brazil. In addition, Paulinia’s safety record has won recognition from DuPont and in turn has helped DuPont earn several safety awards for its South American operations.

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