Dupont de Nemours Strips Down Again—Kevlar & Nomex Sold In $1.8 Billion Shock Deal!

DuPont has agreed to divest its iconic Kevlar and Nomex Aramids business to Arclin, a specialty materials firm backed by private equity group TJC, in a $1.8 billion transaction. The deal structure includes approximately $1.2 billion in cash, a $300 million note receivable, and a $325 million non-controlling stake in Arclin, giving DuPont a 17.5% ownership interest. The transaction is part of DuPont’s broader corporate transformation strategy that includes streamlining operations and focusing on core growth areas such as electronics, healthcare, and water. The Kevlar and Nomex brands are known for their high-performance synthetic fibers used in personal protection, aerospace, military, and industrial markets. As DuPont prepares to spin off its Electronics unit, the sale of Aramids continues its realignment toward higher-margin, innovation-driven sectors. Meanwhile, Arclin sees the acquisition as a strategic expansion into high-growth end markets like aerospace, electric vehicles, and electrical infrastructure.