At this plant near Victoria, Texas, the DuPont produces nylon intermediates, polyethylene and ammonia in open type buildings. The plant was built in 1951 and has expended several times. Its initial product was adiponitrile, a nylon intermediates. The second manufacturing unit, to produce Alathon polyethylene resin, went on stream in 1961. Next came an ammonia manufacturing unit complete in 1963. In 1965, DuPont started building a new plant for the manufacture of adipic acid. In the 15 years... Show moreAt this plant near Victoria, Texas, the DuPont produces nylon intermediates, polyethylene and ammonia in open type buildings. The plant was built in 1951 and has expended several times. Its initial product was adiponitrile, a nylon intermediates. The second manufacturing unit, to produce Alathon polyethylene resin, went on stream in 1961. Next came an ammonia manufacturing unit complete in 1963. In 1965, DuPont started building a new plant for the manufacture of adipic acid. In the 15 years since DuPont had been in the Victoria area, employment at the plant as risen to well over 600. Show less