History
The company was founded by Éleuthère Irénée du Pont
1802 – 1902
First century of business
1902 – 1912
First major expansion
1913 – 1919
Major breakthroughs
2000 – 2015
Further growth, sales, and spinoff of Chemours
Did you know?
DuPont began in 1802 as a gunpowder.
Throughout its history, DuPont has grown into a global chemical company that also made significant contributions to war efforts and developed a reputation for safety
