M&A Deal Summary

Arclin Acquires DuPont - Aramids business

On August 29, 2025, Arclin acquired chemicals company DuPont - Aramids business from DuPont for 1.8B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Arclin’s 3rd transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Arclin’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Arclin’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Arclin’s 1st transaction in Delaware.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-08-29
Target DuPont - Aramids business
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Arclin
Sellers(s) DuPont
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 1.8B USD

Target

DuPont - Aramids business

Wilmington, Delaware, United States
DuPont's Aramids business includes the Kevlar and Nomex brands. DuPont's Aramids business is based in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Arclin

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Category Company
Founded 1992
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

Arclin is a manufacturer and formulator of proprietary surface overlays and specialty resins primarily for the residential building products market, as well as industrial, furniture, and non-residential construction markets. The Company serves high-growth applications, which are expected to continue benefiting significantly from positive trends in the market. It's IP-protected, proprietary products and assets drive key performance characteristics, and the Company maintains long-term relationships with its blue-chip customers and suppliers. Arclin was founded in 1992 and is based in Alpharetta, Georgia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Chemicals M&A 3 of 3
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Delaware M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-01 RG Dispersants

Candiac, Quebec, Canada

RG Dispersants is a producer of specialty dispersants and surface-active products. RG Dispersants is based in Candiac, Canada.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

DuPont

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Category Company
Founded 2015
Sector Chemicals
Employees24,000
Revenue 12.4B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to DuPont's corporate headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.
Entrance to DuPont's corporate headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.

DuPont is a global chemicals provider and is involved across a range of disciplines, including agriculture and industrial biotechnology, chemistry, biology, materials science and manufacturing. DuPont operates globally and offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food, building and construction, electronics and communications, general industrial, and transportation. DuPont de Nemours was founded in 2015 and is based in Wilmington, Delaware.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 21 of 21
Sector: Chemicals M&A 10 of 10
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 18 of 18
State: Delaware M&A 10 of 10
Country: United States M&A 19 of 19
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-25 Donatelle

New Brighton, Minnesota, United States

Donatelle is a medical device contract manufacturer specializing in designing, developing and manufacturing medical components and devices. Donatelle was formed in 1967 and is headquartered in New Brighton, Minnesota.

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