Chemical maker spun off of DuPont set to close Delaware plant

Chemours Co., a chemical maker split off from DuPont Co. last month, said it will close its titanium dioxide plant at Edge Moor, Delaware.

The closure will idle 200 workers and 130 contractors, as part of a general reduction in production of the compound, which is used in PVC pipe, appliance paint and other industrial materials.

The company will "redeploy" staff or pay them severance, the Wilmington-based company said.