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Fibrant is a Netherlands-based chemical producer focused on caprolactam (CPL), the key monomer for nylon 6. Its portfolio includes CPL and related intermediates such as hydroxylamine sulfate and cyclohexanone, as well as co-product ammonium sulfate.
Headquartered in Urmond with manufacturing at the Chemelot site in Geleen, Fibrant supplies the global nylon value chain serving fibers, films, and engineering plastics. The company traces its roots to DSM’s caprolactam business and also provides process know-how and technology licensing for caprolactam production. Its activities emphasize efficient operations and integration with upstream and downstream partners in the polyamide 6 sector.
Also known as DSM Fibre Intermediates B.V., DSM Caprolactam, Fibrant BV, and Fibrant B.V..
chemXplore tracks 1 project involving Fibrant.
Three of seven units shut; ~100 direct jobs lost while non-core product lines and ~164 staff remain. Loss risks supplier contracts (hydrogen off-take) and prompts calls for EU energy/policy action.
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