DuPont™ Tedlar® Joins The Metal Construction Association

Wilmington, DE - DuPont (NYSE:DD) announces that its Tedlar® business has become a member of the Metal Construction Association (MCA). The MCA is an organization of manufacturers and suppliers whose metal products are used in structures throughout the world. Formed in 1983, MCA is focused on promoting the use of metal in the building envelope through marketing, education, and public policies affecting metal’s use.

“We are proud to join MCA and continue bringing these market-leading products to the building and construction industry,” said Matt Urfali, Sales & Marketing VP of DuPont Tedlar® Advanced Materials business. “Tedlar® has over 60 years of proven performance in protecting surfaces around the world. We look forward to working closely with MCA to increase the use of metal in construction industry.”

Since the 1960s, Tedlar® PVF film has been tested and proven effective in protecting a variety of surfaces, including metal, in highly corrosive and demanding exterior applications around the world for decades. Tedlar® PVF film when laminated to metal coil provides superior performance. Tedlar® is extremely resistant to chemicals and is flexible, meaning it forms to any panel shape without compromising film integrity on even the sharpest bends. Tedlar® film has been chosen for projects requiring premium protection of metal building materials used in corrosive environments, including structures built within 1,500 ft. of the ocean. Tedlar® is produced in the United States and in stock, making it an excellent solution for today’s metal building industry.

Known for offering long-lasting aesthetic protection for architectural applications, Tedlar® is available in a range of popular colors and can preserve and extend a building’s appearance for the lifetime. Tedlar® films are highly weatherable and dirt-shedding, therefore reducing maintenance costs and protecting structural investments.

About DuPont™ Tedlar®

DuPont is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. With over 60 years of proven performance, Tedlar® PVF Films from DuPont are trusted and used in in aerospace, transportation, graphics and signage, building and construction, and many more.

Tedlar® lends long-lasting protection for exterior architectural applications. Performance advantages include:

• Resistant to weathering impact, including fading due to UV exposure
• Highly flexible and resistant to cracking and corrosion, even in highly corrosive environments
• Dirt-shedding and anti-graffiti
• Impervious to harsh chemicals and pollution
• Resistant to the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria

When applied to metal panels, Tedlar® PVF Films enable excellent longevity and performance in extreme environments, without coastal restrictions. Tedlar® is available in a range of colors and offers extended warranties, keeping construction projects looking like-new for decades to come. DuPont™ Tedlar® is a premium protective solution for companies looking to replace or improve upon the performance of a coil coating. Tedlar® is in stock and made in the USA. For more information, visit http://www.dupont.com/tedlar/metal-roofing-facades.html.

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