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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, continued
Outlook DuPont and Merck continue to support Cozaar»and Hyzaar»with clinical studies designed to
identify additional therapeutic benefits for patients with hypertension and co-morbid conditions. The company
expects the ongoing Cozaar»/Hyzaar»collaboration to continue to be an important contributor to earnings
until the U.S. patents expire in 2010. Thereafter, earnings are expected to decline significantly.
SAFETY & PROTECTION
Segment Sales
(Dollars in billions)
PTOI
(Dollars in millions)
2006 $5.6 $1,080
2005 5.2 982
2004 4.7 837
Safety & Protection satisfies the growing global needs of businesses, governments and consumers for solutions
that make life safer, healthier and more secure. By uniting market-driven science with the strength of highly
regarded brands such as Kevlar», Tyvek»and Nomex», Safety & Protection has built a unique presence in the
marketplace since its inception in 2002.
The segment serves a large number of customers in markets that range from construction, transportation,
communications, industrial chemicals, oil and gas, automotive, power and manufacturing to defense, homeland
security and safety consulting. In addition to serving its existing customer base, the segment is investing in the
future by going where the growth is. Its growth initiatives respond to critical needs, making people safer at
home and at work; assisting the government, military and law enforcement; and preserving and protecting the
environment. These initiatives include building innovations, personal protection, cleaning and disinfection
solutions, government solutions, environmental solutions and safety consulting services.
In 2006, disease preparedness and emergency response continued to be high priorities. The introduction of the
DuPont
TM
Personal Biosecurity Kit, DuPont
TM
Workplace Biosecurity Kit and DuPont
TM
Biosecurity Kit for the
Farm reflects an integrated systems approach to help prevent the spread of disease in humans and animals in
the event of an avian flu pandemic. This multi-level methodology incorporates special protective apparel, clean
and disinfect chemicals and safety management solutions.
Products, including Kevlar»and Nomex», provide weight savings, strength and durability as well as help meet
stringent safety standards. Kevlar», Nomex»and Tyvek»continue to hold strong positions in the personal and
life protection markets due to the strong demand for military and law enforcement body armor and for
personal protective gear in the oil and gas industry and in emerging regions. These include solutions for
emergency response, military, law enforcement and firefighting apparel, given the ongoing concerns about
homeland security. Global demand for products that prevent disease and improve productivity in the food,
health care and industrial markets continue to create growth opportunities for the segment’s clean and disinfect
offerings.
Refinery Solutions business has made steady progress toward its goal of becoming the leading global provider
of fully integrated environmental solutions, including air and water, for refineries and associated industries.
Through Building Innovations, Safety & Protection continued to strengthen and enhance the building envelope
and building interiors. New product launches are a key business driver; in 2006, Building Innovations
launched DuPont
TM
Ty ve k »weatherization systems. This product improves comfort, emergency efficiency, air
quality and protection from the elements. The business is also positioning itself to take advantage of
substantial growth opportunities in China, India and Eastern Europe and focusing more on commercial
construction and remodeling markets to make up for the slowdown in U.S. residential construction.
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