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INVISTA (AUSTRALIA)
Editorial Item
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INVISTA to build research & development facility to support innovations in global nylon manufacturing
Friday 7th March 2008
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| ANTRON® carpet fibre was used at this installation at the Rod Laver Arena – home of the Australian tennis. |
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| ANTRON® carpet fibre – INVISTA’s leading brand of carpet fibre. |
State-of-the-art investment leads the way to the next generation of high-value nylon products
Singapore - (March 5, 2008) – INVISTA, one of the world’s largest manufacturer of nylon and manufacturer of ANTRON® carpet fibre, is investing in a multi-million US-dollar advanced development pilot facility to be located at its nylon manufacturing facility in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The innovative research and development asset will support INVISTA’s growth initiatives in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.
“This investment is a demonstration of INVISTA's commitment to bring innovation into existing markets and to seek value-adding offerings for new markets such as the Asia Pacific region,” said William Yeoh, vice president INVISTA Performance Surfaces & Materials Asia Pacific.
“This investment follows our acquisition of the assets of Honeywell’s nylon 6 bulked continuous filament (BCF) business in Asia Pacific, including the plant in Shanghai, China and is consistent with our growth plans for this region and the business as a whole” Yeoh went on to say.
INVISTA believes that advances in technology and engineering of nylon 6,6 and modified nylon products will lead to the development of differentiated new products, offering valuable solutions in existing and new markets. Already a world leader in high-performance nylon fibre production, INVISTA’s Performance Surfaces and Materials business will use the new facility to continue in the direction of next-generation nylon technology.
“Waste reduction and efficiency improvements in our operations are important elements in our continued goal to conserve resources and enhance environmental stewardship,” said Yeoh. “This investment will not only be capable of generating step change innovation in new products, it will also be used to improve the output and yields of existing processes.”
INVISTA’s Performance Surfaces and Materials business provides innovative solutions for INVISTA’s global surface-focused segments including residential, commercial, area rugs, bedding, sheets, pillows and comforters; its automotive-focused segments such as airbags and automotive flooring; and its industrial nylon offerings. Consumer brands brought to market include STAINMASTER® carpet, ANTRON® carpet fibre and CORDURA® fabric. |
Source: Selector.com. - Friday 7th March 2008
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