PFAS
Information on Poly and Per-Fluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS)
DuPont’s 500-acre Spruance manufacturing site sits along the James River in Richmond, Virginia. Built on the Ampthill plantation site in 1929 as a Rayon® facility, today Spruance is DuPont’s largest manufacturing site. Spruance employs more than 2,000 people, many of which are second and third-generation employees. It is one of the largest employers in Chesterfield County.
The site produces a wide range of consumer safety and protection products as well as solutions for the military, homeland security and law enforcement, including:
· Kevlar® – used in body armor, cut-resistant materials and sporting goods; has helped save the lives of more than 3,000 law enforcement and military personnel
· Nomex® – used in automotive hoses, electrical insulation and aircraft; most firefighters’ apparel is made with Nomex®
· Tyvek® – used in protecting homes and buildings from the elements and packaging materials; used in apparel to protect people from a broad array of hazards
· Zytel® – a nylon resin used in automotive, electronics and consumer applications
Throughout its history Spruance has supported countless non-profit organizations in the Richmond area through charitable giving and employee volunteerism. The site celebrated its 90th birthday in 2019.
Spruance Announces 2019 Charitable Giving Awards
The Spruance manufacturing site recently announced the recipients of its charitable giving awards that will make a positive and notable impact on the Richmond-area community. These 15 awards, totaling more than $130,000 in grants, reflect the values of the Spruance site, our employees and DuPont. The award amounts ranged $1,000 - $30,000.
Spruance Volunteers Team Up with World U.P. Foundation on Mobile Food Pantry
Spruance Supports STEM with Chesterfield Education Foundation
Spruance Reps Attend Sacred Heart Center Art Exhibition
The Spruance manufacturing site recently announced the recipients of its charitable giving awards