Butachimie is a French chemical joint venture that operates a large-scale production site in Chalampé, Haut‑Rhin. The company specializes in adiponitrile (ADN), a key intermediate used to make hexamethylenediamine (HMD) and nylon 6,6. Its output underpins a wide range of engineering plastics, fibers, and industrial applications across the polyamide 6,6 value chain.
Co-owned by BASF and Invista, Butachimie’s site is an important node in the European polyamide infrastructure. The company focuses on process reliability, safety, and environmental performance, leveraging advanced ADN technologies and scheduled turnarounds to maintain and upgrade operations. From its Rhine Valley location, Butachimie supplies customers in Europe and beyond with critical intermediates for high-performance materials.