DuPont Expands Its Surfaces Portfolio With New Offering

May 24, 2006

Granite Certified by DuPont Broadens Spectrum of Premium Surfacing Solutions WILMINGTON, Del., May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As the global leader in the surfaces industry, DuPont is expanding its surfaces portfolio by launching Granite Certified by DuPont, the company's first all-natural stone surface. The company's addition of granite to its surfaces offering responds to the growing demand for premium-grade material and provides consumers and designers with a broader spectrum of premium surfacing solutions. "With this newest offering, DuPont continues our leadership role in the surfaces industry -- providing customers with the unsurpassed performance, selection and service they expect from a leader," said Mark P. Vergnano, vice president and general manager - DuPont Building Innovations. "For example, the demand for granite has grown tremendously over the last few years, leading to a reduction in quality. In response, the new Granite Certified by DuPont undergoes an extremely careful inspection and selection process to assure the product meets the rigorous quality standards set by DuPont. In addition, it is protected by an innovative DuPont proprietary sealant that fills in natural cracks, helps repel stains and maintains the stone's natural hue." Granite Certified by DuPont is available in 15 core colors with an expanded retail channel offering based on regional market needs. DuPont also has trained and authorized each installer to assure that customers' overall installation experience of Granite Certified by DuPont is positive.

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