WILMINGTON, DE and BASEL, Switzerland, September 2, 2014-

DuPont Protection Technologies (DuPont) and JACOB HOLM & SØNNER HOLDING A/S (Jacob Holm) today announced completion of the sale of the DuPont^TM Sontara^® business to Jacob Holm. Sontara^® is a global nonwovens business that produces products used in a variety of medical and wipes applications. Jacob Holm is a leading company for spunlaced nonwoven fabrics.

"This transaction represents another step in the execution of our growth strategy in DuPont Protection Technologies and further enhances our focus on delivering innovative advanced materials that drive profitable growth both today and over the long term," said Marc Doyle, president, DuPont Protection Technologies. "We wish those in the Sontara® business every success under Jacob Holm."

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