Invista is building a plant in China which will produce up to 4,00,000 tons of adiponitrile (ADN) annually. The plant will integrate with Invista’s existing polymer facilities to directly supply domestic customers with the key building ingredients to produce nylon 6.6 and other high-value products in China and throughout the Asia Pacific region. The plant will incorporate Invista’s latest ADN technology that improves product yields, reduces energy consumption, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, enhances process stability and slashes capital intensity compared to existing technologies. This plant is expected to help the company meet the growing demand for nylon 6.6 chemical intermediates in China and the Asia Pacific region. Invista plans to begin construction on the project this year, eyeing a production start date in 2022.

China is expected to be the world’s largest consumer of nylon 6.6 in the next few years. Invista, based in the United States, is one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers, fibers, fabrics, resins, chemical intermediates, and specialty chemicals for commercial, residential, automotive, and industrial customers. The company offers premium fibers and fabrics for apparel, swimwear, active wear, denim, sweaters, and leg wear; carpet fiber for commercial carpet, as well as carpet and rugs for home; automotive flooring, airbags, and upholstery products; and products for applications, such as daypacks, outdoor gear, luggage, and outdoor wear.