Article: DuPont Launches Test Facility for Next Generation Storm Protection.

DuPont(TM) StormRoom(TM) with Kevlar(R) Withstands 250 MPH Winds, 70,000 Pounds

WILMINGTON, Del., April 3, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DuPont today opened its first storm shelter testing center at its Chestnut Run site here. The multi-million dollar facility will allow the company to test different materials for its DuPont(TM) StormRoom(TM) with Kevlar(R). DuPont also will use the site to develop new technologies that will further help protect people and property during dangerous storms.

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