DuPont creates 100 jobs in Iowa
The 3,500 square foot space and adjoining collaboration room showcases the latest company technology, applications and products, including food security, energy and protection.
More than 10,000 DuPont scientists and engineers with customers, government officials, academics and business partners will be able to use the facility.
"DuPont has a history of innovation and scientific discovery,” said Ellen Kullman, CEO, DuPont.
“The Innovation Centers enable DuPont to harness its global science capabilities to create local packages that are tailored to meet the most pressing market needs.”
Over $200m investment
During the opening, Kullman announced two DuPont projects in Iowa; a research facility, Beaver Creek II, in Johnston in the fall of 2013 – a project that will add 100 jobs to the Des Moines metro area and it is investing over $200 million in its Nevada, Iowa commercial cellulosic ethanol production facility.
The construction of the facility will employ over 1,000 construction workers. It will employ over 60 full time jobs and involve hundreds of farmers who will supply the stover to the facility upon completion.
Johnston, Iowa, is the 12th Innovation Center for DuPont. Other Innovation Centers have been opened in Turkey, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, India, Brazil, Mexico, Michigan, Russia and Switzerland.
