DuPont, announced that Arclin, a portfolio company of an affiliate of TJC, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DuPont’s Aramids business, which includes the globally recognized Kevlar® and Nomex brands, in a deal valued at approximately $1.8 billion.
The transaction, supported by fully committed financing, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
Strategic Focus for DuPont
“Today’s announcement is another important step in our continued optimization of the new DuPont portfolio,” said Lori Koch, DuPont Chief Executive Officer. “The Aramids transaction further enhances the strategic focus of our portfolio, while also increasing the growth and margin profile. The transaction is structured to maximize value for our shareholders by providing significant cash proceeds at close which will be re-deployed to further drive value creation, while also allowing DuPont shareholders to participate in Arclin’s growth potential through our retained equity interest.”
Koch added: “We are excited to partner again with TJC given their successful track record of creating value through an operations-focused approach and are confident in their ability to drive growth and opportunity for the employees and customers of the combined businesses.”
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Growth Path for Arclin
Arclin sees the acquisition as a transformational step toward expanding its market position and innovation capacity.
“The addition of Kevlar® and Nomex® to the Arclin portfolio presents a unique opportunity to transform our business with increased scale, broader global reach, and market-leading application development capabilities. The growth potential this acquisition presents will allow us to double down on our commitment to bringing impactful solutions and products to market, such as Arclin Firepoint, that protect what matters most,” said Bradley Bolduc, Arclin’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited about the endless opportunities ahead of us with these businesses in our portfolio.”