INVISTA to build new AND, HMD & nylon 6,6 facility in China
29 May '07
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Nylon 6,6 is the polymer of preference for advanced applications in nylon fiber and engineering plastics.
“Following our September project announcement, in which we expressed our preference for locating the facility in China , we evaluated several sites in Asia . Our work with customers and suppliers confirmed that China possesses great potential. We believe that the construction of a new ADN/HMD plant here will help to sustain the growth momentum in China and the rest of Asia ,” said Primeaux.
Participating in the signing ceremony were Rick Dobzelecki, INVISTA vice president of Intermediates for Asia Pacific, and Liu Xunfeng, vice president of the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park Development Company .
After signing the non-binding letter of intent, INVISTA and the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park Development Company will work to finalize details for the transfer of the site.
In addition to this new plant in China, INVISTA is also expanding and improving its current network of facilities in the United States, Canada, Singapore, and Europe. Expansions of approximately 100 KT/yr previously announced for its ADN and HMD facilities in Victoria and Orange, Texas, U.S.A, are underway, with completion expected by 2008.
INVISTA also is proceeding with expansions at its intermediate chemical production facilities in Wilton, United Kingdom; and Sakra, Singapore.