Nylon
From Import Dependence to Self-Sufficiency: China’s Nylon 66 Breakthrough
June 12, 2025 – A transformative nylon industry project has commenced in Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park, with Jieda Chemical and China National Chemical Engineering’s Hualu Company signing a landmark EPC contract worth ¥1.5 billion. This strategic development positions China to significantly reduce its reliance on imported nylon 66 intermediates. The complex neighbors Invista’s 400,000-ton/year adiponitrile…
Nylon 66 Giant Ascend Initiates Chapter 11 Reorganization: Industry Ramifications Loom
May 13, 2025 – A seismic shift has rocked the nylon 66 industry as Ascend Performance Materials, a global leader in high-performance materials, officially initiated Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. This pivotal decision has sent shockwaves through the sector, sparking widespread speculation about the future…
Nylon’s Expanding Horizons: Thriving Across Diverse Sectors
April 24, 2025 – Since DuPont successfully invented nylon (polyamide, PA) in 1938, this polymer material centered around amide bonds has embarked on a remarkable development journey. Starting as a material for stockings, nylon has transformed into an indispensable “backbone” of modern industry. Thanks to its outstanding properties such as high strength and wear resistance,…
Toughened Nylon Emerges as Top Choice for Motorcycle Outer Protection
March 31, 2025 – Toughened nylon materials are emerging as a game-changer for motorcycle outer protective panels, offering riders enhanced safety and aesthetic appeal. In the realm of daily motorcycle riding, the outer protective panel plays a pivotal role, serving as a robust shield for critical components and a key factor in boosting the vehicle’s…
Slovenia Hosts Aquafil’s First Elastane-Nylon Chemical Separation Facility
March 31, 2025 – Aquafil has launched its first demonstration plant for the chemical separation of elastane and nylon in Slovenia, marking a significant milestone in the textile fiber industry. This pioneering move not only highlights the company’s profound expertise in research and development but also reinforces its unwavering commitment to sustainable innovation. After over…
Bio-Based Nylon Gets a Boost as lululemon Teams Up with ZymoChem for Sustainable Fashion
March 31, 2025 – Renowned athletic brand lululemon has announced a multi-year partnership with ZymoChem, a biotechnology company based in California, USA, aimed at expanding the use of bio-based nylon and solidifying its leadership in sustainable innovation. The collaboration will focus on the sustainable transformation of key raw materials for nylon 6,6, a material widely…
Innovative Depolymerization Technique Boosts Nylon 66 Recycling at Toray
March 6, 2025 – Toray Industries of Japan has made significant strides in the recycling of nylon 66. The company has recently unveiled an innovative depolymerization technology that utilizes subcritical water to efficiently and uniformly break down nylon 66 resin into its monomer components within just a few minutes, enabling its reuse as raw materials….
RadiciGroup and Lone Star Ink Agreement for Global Business Expansion
February 27, 2025 – Lone Star Fund XII, L.P., an affiliate of the US private equity giant Lone Star, has officially signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Specialty Chemicals and High-Performance Polymers business segment of Italy’s RadiciGroup. Since its establishment in 1941, RadiciGroup has grown from its headquarters in Bergamo, Italy, to become a…
Nylon Industry Set for Expansion Amid Robotics Sector Surge
February 25, 2025 – Robotics Boom Paves the Way for Nylon Material’s Growth The robotics industry is experiencing a surge in popularity, presenting new opportunities for the development of nylon materials. As robot technology continues to mature and AI undergoes continuous optimization, the robotics sector is entering a phase of significant profit growth. According to…
Ube Shifts Gears: Exiting Nylon, Embracing Specialty Chemicals for Growth
February 17, 2025 – Ube Industries, a leading player in the nylon polymer market for European food packaging, has announced a significant restructuring plan. UBE Corporation Europe S.A.U., its Spanish subsidiary, will continue producing caprolactam and nylon polymers, with plans to introduce an eco-friendly nylon product line to meet the market’s demand for sustainable products….
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