DuPont sees 44% higher turnover in Romania

DuPont sales in Romania went up 44% in the first six months of the year; this is the most significant growth derived by the American group in Central Europe in the January-June period. “We have set out to develop our business in Romania in key growing sectors, such as agriculture, constructions and the automotive industry,” said Thierry Marin, head of the group’s Central European operations. He also mentioned that DuPont would invest in Romania in technology, research and partnerships with local players. DuPont is involved in agriculture, through its Pioneer division, in the pesticides sector, as well as in the constructions and automotive industry. Internationally, the group reported a 2.3 billion-dollar (1.44 billion-euro) turnover in the first half, up 21% against the 1.9 billion dollars (1.2 billion euros) derived during the same time last year.