The project footprint will continue to quickly evolve with initial structural steel on schedule to be installed later this year and process equipment installation anticipated to begin in January. 

“We truly appreciate the strong support from the Shanghai Municipal Government, SCIP, other partners and our employees that has helped us reach this milestone,” said Kyle Redinger, vice president, INVISTA Nylon Intermediates Asia Pacific. “We’re proud to share that we remain on track to start ADN production at SCIP in 2022.” 

This 400,000-ton/year plant will deploy INVISTA’s most-advanced, energy-efficient ADN technology in China to satisfy the strong, local demand for ADN, an intermediate ingredient used in the production of nylon 6,6 and other high-value products. When complete, the new ADN plant will integrate with INVISTA’s existing HMD and polymer facilities to directly supply domestic customers with the key building blocks to produce nylon 6,6 and other specialty materials, such as high performance polyamides and polyurethane coatings, in China and throughout the Asia Pacific region. These products are used for the automobile industry, electrical & electronic industry and many other consumer and industrial applications—contributing to the overall quality of life by enabling lightweight, heat-resistant, and durable designs.