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DSM expands footprint
Having opened its first PA6 polymerisation unit in China last year, Dutch company DSM Engineering Plastics has now acquired full control of the PA6 polymerisation facility of US-based Nylon Polymer (NPC).

Carpet manufacturer Shaw Industries and DSM Chemicals North America were previously joint venture partners in NPC. With this acquisition, DSM is able to fully integrate with the PA6 chain, including caprolactam, polymer and compounded products in the US. DSM is also the only company to produce the entire PA6 chain in China.

Speaking of the acquisition, Koen Devits, President of DSM Engineering Plastics Americas said that it helped the company to fully exploit its backward integration at the American site, where DSM also produces caprolactam, a key raw material for Akulon PA6. He added, “The acquisition is also needed to support the additional sales opportunities we have generated, especially in the automotive, furniture and packaging industries."