Polyamide 6 news

All news on Polyamide 6 (also known as Nylon 6, Polycaprolactam, Ube Nylon 61011FB, and Ultramid®): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies in Europe.

19 September 2018
LANXESS to Build High-Performance Plastics Plant in Germany
The new plant will produce engineering plastics for automotive and electronics industries, creating 20 jobs. Construction starts Q4 2018, with production in H2 2019. Expansion aligns with demand growth.
6 May 2018
Arkema Expands Specialty Polyamide Powder Capacity in France
To meet rising demand in coatings, composites, and 3D printing, the Mont site will boost specialty polyamide powder production by 50% by late 2019, enhancing particle size control and toughness.
23 January 2018
Aquafil and Genomatica Partner for Sustainable Bio-Nylon
The partnership aims to produce sustainable caprolactam for nylon using plant-based ingredients, offering eco-friendly, high-performance alternatives for apparel, carpets, and fibers without process changes.
25 September 2017
Grupa Azoty Opens Polyamide Plant in Tarnów
The new plant produces Polyamide 6, creating 55 jobs and using advanced technology. It supports the company's strategy to balance caprolactam and polyamide production, with a budget of PLN 320m.
21 June 2017
BASF Expands Engineering Plastics Plant
The expanded plant in Schwarzheide boosts production by 70,000 tons annually, creating 50 jobs. It enhances flexibility and meets rising demand, especially in automotive and electronics sectors.
14 October 2016
UBE to Boost Nylon Production by 40,000 Tons in Spain, Adds New Compounding Facility
The expansion will use proprietary technology to produce various polyamides, enhancing global responsiveness and creating 50 new jobs, increasing the site's workforce to 500.

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