DuPont signs deal with Arvind for Nomex fire resistant brand
Wilmington, Delaware, US-based E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, popularly referred to as DuPont, and Ahmedabad, India-based textile manufacturer Arvind Limited, popularly referred to as Arvind, announce a strategic alliance to manufacture and market DuPont Nomex brand fiber based Flame Resistant (FR) fabrics and Industrial apparels in India, SriLanka, Bangladesh & Nepal.
Under the marketing and brand licensing agreement DuPont will supply DuPont Nomex brand fiber and provide technical support to Arvind to manufacture Nomex Flame Resistant (FR) fabrics.
This agreement will ensure local availability of authentic DuPont Nomex fabric in India and shorten delivery time to meet the needs of customers, giving a competitive edge to DuPont in the market.
Commenting on the agreement, Balvinder S Kalsi, President – South Asia, DuPont said, “DuPont is pursuing aggressive growth in emerging markets, including India. We have identified increased need for safety and security solutions as one of the global mega-trends that we will address through our focus on market driven local innovations and this agreement with Arvind is fully aligned with our growth strategy. I am confident this will help us serve our local customers better.”
With the awareness on thermal protection increasing at a rapid rate in India, the alliance will also provide a strategic fit for Arvind to increase its presence in the fast growing safety clothing industry.
Sanjay Lalbhai, Chairman, Arvind Limited said,” This move is part of a long term strategy for our advanced materials business. We have set up an advanced materials division which explores new technologies and innovative ideas in the field of technical textiles. We have developed a wide range of fire safety solutions by developing flame retardant and fire resistant fabrics for industrial applications. Our textile manufacturing competency along with the technical expertise from DuPont will have a very positive effect on the safety industry in India.”
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DuPont signs deal with Arvind for Nomex fire resistant brand