ALPHARETTA, GA, Apr 9, 2026 – Arclin has completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of DuPont’s Aramids business, including the Kevlar and Nomex brands, expanding its footprint in industries that rely on high-performance materials. Arclin is a portfolio company of an affiliate of TJC, L.P.
“Kevlar and Nomex are the gold standard in their respective industries, and we are very excited to incorporate the Aramids platform into Arclin’s broader material science portfolio. This acquisition strategically strengthens Arclin’s operational and geographic footprint,” said Mark Glaspey, Arclin’s president. “With established manufacturing operations in Europe and Asia and ~1,800 new team members around the world, we are focused on operational continuity from day one while investing in manufacturing capabilities and innovation to support long-term growth.”
Arclin’s acquisition of the Aramids business adds aerospace, electrical infrastructure, electric vehicles, and personal protection and defense to its portfolio. It also increases Arclin’s presence in construction, infrastructure, transportation, and fire and weather protection, where demand for protective materials is growing. Arclin’s materials are used in safety systems and infrastructure across multiple industries worldwide.
“We’re excited to join the Arclin family and continue advancing the renowned performance that customers have relied on from Kevlar and Nomex for decades,” said Matt Reinhardt, business unit president for Aramids. “Our team’s deep expertise in aramid fiber technology, combined with Arclin’s commitment to investing in innovation and growth, positions us to better serve our customers and accelerate the development of next-generation protective solutions across industries.”
“Looking ahead, our mission is to build on the superior strength of the Aramids brands,” said Bradley Bolduc, Arclin’s chief executive officer. “We’re focused on accelerating what these materials can do, putting meaningful investment behind technological innovation and deploying Kevlar and Nomex strategically across the world’s most performance-critical applications.”
Source: Arclin
About Arclin
Arclin is a materials science company that produces polymer technologies, engineered products, and specialty materials for industrial use. Its portfolio includes overlays, resins, solvents, fibers, additives, and chemical intermediates used in construction, agriculture, transportation, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Arclin serves customers in building and construction, automotive, energy, water treatment, and nutrition. The company was founded in 1992. It is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. Arclin operates manufacturing facilities and offices in the United States, Canada, and the UK, supplying customers worldwide. The company employs about 1,000 people globally.