DuPont today announced that it has acquired Griffin Corporation's interest in Griffin LLC, thereby becoming the sole owner. Financial terms were not disclosed.

This purchase will enable DuPont Crop Protection to provide its customers with a broader product portfolio in key segments, including cotton, fruit, vegetable, and professional products. Griffin LLC's product line will complement the existing crop protection business. Griffin LLC has five manufacturing sites in North and South America. Griffin LLC was formed in 1998.

"Purchasing Griffin Corporation's equity interest in Griffin LLC will provide opportunities for profitable top line growth," said James C. Borel, president, DuPont Crop Protection. "This action is consistent with our objective to grow our specialty markets business globally, and these additions to our portfolio will help us serve customers better."

DuPont is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by solving problems and creating solutions that make people's lives better, safer, and easier. Operating in more than 70 countries, the company offers a wide range of products and services to markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation, and apparel.