DuPont's Electronics & Communications segment reported sales increase of 53 percent to $657 million, reflecting 48 percent higher volume and 5 percent higher selling prices in the second quarter of 2010.

Higher volume was primarily due to growth in all regions, particularly in Asia Pacific, continued global economic recovery, and strong demand across all market segments, particularly in photovoltaics. Higher selling prices resulted from pass-through of metals prices.  PTOI of $108 million was up $88 million reflecting significantly higher volume.

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