Nylon

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….

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…

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…

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….

February 15, 2025 – Invista Unveils Texas Technology Center, Bolstering Innovation and R&D Efforts Invista, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has announced the grand opening of its Texas Technology Center (TTC) in Katy, Texas. With a total investment of $13 million and spanning nearly 40,000 square feet, the TTC stands as a pivotal…

September 24, 2024 – Shenma Corporation has officially commenced construction on its 20,000-ton/year differentiated nylon 66 fiber project (Phase I) at the Thailand Lisheng Rubber Industrial Park. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on the morning of September 22, brought together key figures including Ning Shaojie, Deputy General Manager of Pingdingshan Shenma Cord Fabric Development Co., Ltd….

September 04, 2024 – Luxi Chemical has recently announced the successful commissioning of the first phase of its 600,000-ton-per-year caprolactam and nylon 6 project, with the production of qualified products already underway. The project, which carries a planned investment of 3.3 billion yuan, encompasses a 300,000-ton-per-year caprolactam production line, a 300,000-ton-per-year nylon 6 production line,…

September 02, 2024 – The nylon industry in China has recently witnessed a rapid development phase. Major players such as Sanning Chemical, NHU, and Henan Xinlianxin Chemical have invested heavily in nylon new material projects, with a total investment exceeding billions of yuan. The commissioning of these projects is expected to significantly boost the domestic…