DuPont has announced the sale of its Kevlar and Nomex business to Arclin, a portfolio company backed by private equity firm TJC, in a deal valued at $1.8 billion. The agreement marks another major step in DuPont’s ongoing transformation strategy, which has seen the company significantly streamline its operations over the past decade through a series of divestitures and spinoffs.
The transaction includes DuPont’s Aramids business, which produces Kevlar, a high-strength fiber used in body armor and industrial applications, and Nomex, a flame-resistant material widely used in protective gear for firefighters and industrial workers. These materials have long been core to DuPont’s identity, playing pivotal roles in both safety equipment and advanced materials markets.
Under the terms of the deal, DuPont will receive approximately $1.2 billion in cash and a $300 million note receivable. The company expects the transaction to close by mid-2026, pending customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
This sale reflects DuPont’s continued focus on sharpening its portfolio around higher-growth, innovation-driven businesses such as electronics, water technologies, and biotechnologies. Once a sprawling chemical giant, DuPont has spent years reshaping itself into a more agile, specialized company by shedding legacy businesses.
TJC, formerly known as The Jordan Company, will fold the newly acquired assets into Arclin, a manufacturer of bonding and surfacing materials used in construction, agriculture, and industrial markets. The acquisition of DuPont’s Aramids unit is expected to expand Arclin’s product offerings and strengthen its position in high-performance materials.
The Kevlar and Nomex brands will continue to operate under Arclin’s leadership, preserving their legacy and global reputation for innovation and reliability. Industry analysts view the transaction as a strategic win for both companies: DuPont gains capital to reinvest in its core priorities, while Arclin adds proven, market-leading products to its portfolio.
As DuPont nears the end of its transformation, this deal may be one of its final major portfolio moves. With the exit from aramids, the company leaves behind another chapter of its industrial past in pursuit of a more focused and modernized future.
