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DuPont Kingston Technology Centre Produces and Donates Hand Sanitizer to Combat Spread of COVID-19

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“I am so proud of our colleagues who have stepped up to answer the call by utilizing our technical capabilities to produce and distribute hand sanitizer as a way to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus,” said Wendy Andrushko, DuPont Canada President.


MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (PRWEB)

The DuPont Kingston Technology Centre today announced the site is producing and distributing hand sanitizer to fight the spread of COVID-19 in the local community. To date, more than 4,000 liters of hand sanitizer has been produced and is being donated to support area hospitals, clinics, and small businesses. An additional 2500 liters of hand sanitizer will be produced and distributed later this month.

“I am so proud of our colleagues who have stepped up to answer the call by utilizing our technical capabilities to produce and distribute hand sanitizer as a way to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus,” said Wendy Andrushko, DuPont Canada President.

“For over 65 years, the site has called the Kingston community and the surrounding Frontenac County home. The health, safety and well-being of our employees, customers and our local community continue to be our top priority during this unprecedented time.”

“We are all in this together, and the Centre is proud and humbled to work with our many community partners, including Spearhead Brewing Company and local health care providers, to distribute essential materials to those who are most in need,” said George Jacob, Site Leader, DuPont Kingston Technology Centre.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food, and worker safety. More information can be found at http://www.dupont.com/.

5/13/20

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For further information, contact:

Dan Turner

+1 (302) 299-7628

daniel.a.turner@dupont.com

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