Evonik to expand capacity for long-chain polyamides in China
Evonik announced the successful trial production of the second polyamides (PA) reactor at its site in Shanghai, China, paving the way to doubling Evonik’s long-chain PA production capacity in Asia and strengthening its market-leading role in high-performance PA.
Evonik achieved successful trial production of the second polyamides reactor at its Shanghai site.
High-performance polyamides are key materials used for innovative, lightweight automotive components, thermal management in new energy vehicles and energy storage, and premium consumer goods.
“The new production capacity will greatly enhance the resilience of our global supply chain, allowing us to respond more quickly and flexibly to customer needs in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Dr. Jan-Olaf Barth, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Evonik’s High-Performance Polymers business line.
Driven by steady market growth, the project will also increase the local production of a range of high-performance polymers, including AABB polyamides and elastomers (PEBA).
These advanced materials are widely used in automotive tubing, monofilaments, and midsoles and outsoles of running shoes. Their applications in new energy vehicles, sports gear, and consumer goods are expected to continue growing in the coming years.
