DuPont Acquires BioSentry's Animal Health Business Assets

02-Jul-2004

DuPont announced it has acquired the animal health business assets of BioSentry, Inc., a leading biosecurity company providing animal health prevention programs in 50 countries. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"This acquisition is a strategic fit for DuPont. The BioSentry business and team will expand our presence in the United States and in Latin America, strengthening our position as a leading partner for biosecurity solutions," said DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise Vice President and General Manager Nick C. Fanandakis. "This year's Avian Influenza outbreaks further demonstrate the importance of preventive biosecurity to protect operations and the food chain from the effects of virus and disease. This acquisition will enable us to further meet existing and emerging needs, contributing to the continued growth of our overall Clean and Disinfect business."

"Our strong relationship with DuPont is built upon our shared vision of providing our customers with the most cost-productive solutions in animal health management," said BioSentry President Charles E. Reeves III. "Our broad range of biosecurity programs are specifically tailored to meet the ever changing disease challenges and conditions of modern production. BioSentry is committed to delivering our programs in a manner that is respective of the impact of products on the environment, yet is highly effective against new and emerging pathogens. With DuPont's strength in science and innovation and its global market access, we view this as the next logical step for the growth of this business."

The acquisition furthers DuPont's strategy and positioning as a global leader in the safety and protection industry. BioSentry, which has biosecurity sales in 50 countries, has been in the forefront of animal health and hygiene for nearly 50 years. Based in Atlanta, Ga., the company offers a comprehensive biosecurity program, including an integrated line of innovative clean and disinfectant products that are tailored to address specific needs in animal and food safety.

In 2003, DuPont acquired United Kingdom-based Antec International. Antec products are used throughout the world to protect global food supplies from disease-causing agents such as the Avian Flu and Foot and Mouth Disease and the public from pathogens such as the Norwalk-like virus that has impacted the cruise ship industry. Antec products are used not only to attack disease outbreaks but also as a preventative agent, eliminating the germs before they can cause infection.

BioSentry will be integrated into the DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise business, which is part of the DuPont Safety & Protection (DSP) growth platform. The DSP business segment generates annual revenues of more than $4 billion and employs more than 7,000 people in 21 plants and laboratories.

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