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Envalior BV is a global supplier of engineering thermoplastics and composites, formed in 2023 by combining DSM Engineering Materials with LANXESS High Performance Materials in a joint venture backed by Advent International and LANXESS. The company develops and manufactures high‑performance materials used in automotive, electrical and electronics, consumer goods, and industrial applications. Its portfolio spans polyamides (PA6/PA66 and PA46), PBT, PPA, PPS, thermoplastic elastomers, and continuous‑fiber‑reinforced thermoplastic composites.
Envalior’s product families include well‑known brands such as Akulon (PA6/PA66), Stanyl (PA46), ForTii (PPA), Xytron (PPS), Durethan (PA6/PA66), Pocan (PBT blends), and Tepex (thermoplastic composites). The company operates R&D and production sites worldwide and pursues footprint reduction through approaches such as mass‑balance certified bio‑based feedstocks, recycled content, and lightweight design solutions.
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Advent HoldCo won't acquire the stake in 2026. LANXESS remains a committed partner, financially stable, with plans to reduce debt.
Europe's industry faces challenges from high costs and slow permits. Urgent action is needed to boost competitiveness and prevent further decline.
Siemens' new coupling relays use Envalior's bio-based plastic from used cooking oil, reducing waste and avoiding competition with food production.
Expanding capacity in Emmen and Geleen, DSM responds to rising demand in high temperature polyamides and thermoplastic copolyesters, driven by growth in consumer electronics and automotive markets.
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