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International automotive lighting and electronics specialist Forvia Hella is partnering with multiple organizations to r...
21/08/2026

International automotive lighting and electronics specialist Forvia Hella is partnering with multiple organizations to research how to establish a circular value chain for headlamps and other products, in response to the automotive industry's increasingly stringent sustainability requirements.

Headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany, Forvia Hella was formed in 2022 through the merger of French automotive parts giant Faurecia SA and German lighting expert Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. It now operates as a business unit under the Forvia group, the world's seventh-largest automotive supplier.

The company is collaborating with BMW, Covestro, Geba, Fraunhofer IEM, Fraunhofer UMSICHT, Paderborn University, Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), and SW Maschinenservice on the three-year "Kollekt" research project. The interdisciplinary consortium is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) for the project period from June 2026 to May 2029, with funding amounting to €43 million.

Driving Sustainable Headlamp Innovation with Circular Design

The Kollekt project focuses on developing and implementing circular product solutions based on the "Design for Circularity" concept – meaning that recyclability and reusability are considered from the very outset of product design. The approach follows the four R strategies: Repair, Re-Use, Remanufacture, and Recycle.

Dr. Michael Kleinkes, Head of Global Lighting R&D at Forvia Hella, notes that today's headlamps are designed for a single lifecycle and prioritize ease of assembly, which severely limits repairability. The Kollekt project will investigate how future headlamps can be made repairable and partially reusable, while also exploring the necessary production and logistics processes.

Intelligent Disassembly and Digital Twins

The project will leverage cutting-edge technologies to tackle these challenges. The partners plan to develop a flexible disassembly cell. Forvia Hella stated in a press release: "Robotics and AI-based data processing will lay the foundation for reuse and recycling on an industrial scale."

The company added: "We will use product digital twins to enable precise, automated, and material-type-specific disassembly of components. This process will be supplemented by optimized downstream sorting stages to remove contaminants and separate plastic fractions. These materials will then be characterized and used for mechanical recycling as well as partial chemical recycling."

Putting People at the Center to Enable a New Value System

The project also emphasizes the inclusion of people in this new value creation system. The expertise and active involvement of personnel are critical to implementing circular product designs and achieving circular economy outcomes on the ground.

Building on Prior Sustainability Research

The Kollekt project directly builds on its predecessor NALYSES (short for "Sustainable Optimized Life Cycle Assessment"), which was completed in 2026, aiming to advance its research findings into a comprehensive, end-to-end circular value creation model.

The partners note that early involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises, industry associations, and networks, along with academic conferences, teaching, and publications, "will ensure that the research results are scalable and transferable beyond automotive lighting to other fields, including electrical and electronic applications."

Responding to Regulatory Pressure and Resource Scarcity

Advanced materials supplier Covestro stated that the automotive industry "is facing growing pressure from resource scarcity, supply security concerns, and tightening regulatory requirements, especially the EU's End-of-Life Vehicles Directive. Technical hurdles, cost pressures, and insufficient product recyclability have so far prevented efficient plastics circularity from being established on a large scale."

The Kollekt project aims to directly address this gap by placing "Design for Circularity" at its core. Forvia Hella's Kleinkes said: "Today, headlamps – like many other products – still rarely enter a true circular system. That is why we are researching how to extend the lifespan of materials, enable reuse, and significantly reduce resource consumption."

"In other words, together with our partners, we are exploring how today's headlamps can become tomorrow's raw materials. This will provide critical insights for achieving our carbon-neutral value chain goals."

August 14, 2026 – Celanese, a global specialty materials and chemicals company and a leading supplier of high-performanc...
20/08/2026

August 14, 2026 – Celanese, a global specialty materials and chemicals company and a leading supplier of high-performance engineering plastics, and VIGOR Precision Co., Ltd., a global manufacturer of precision plastic gears and components, signed a strategic cooperation agreement at Celanese’s Shanghai Commercial & Technical Center to jointly advance the R&D and commercialization of lightweight plastic joint solutions for humanoid robots.

Under the agreement, Celanese will provide VIGOR Precision with customized high-performance plastic materials and comprehensive technical support to facilitate the independent R&D and industrialization of high-end core robotic components using locally developed materials. Senior executives from both companies attended the signing ceremony to witness this important milestone, including VIGOR Precision CEO Chen Haisheng and Celanese Senior Vice President of Engineering Materials Todd Elliott.

Addressing Industry Pain Points: Replacing Metal with Plastic, Redefining Robotic Motion Performance

With the explosive growth of artificial intelligence and embodied intelligence, humanoid robots are accelerating their deployment in commercial applications. However, the substantial weight of traditional metal joint modules severely limits the operational endurance, dynamic response speed, and load capacity of humanoid robots.

As an industry leader with over 40 years of experience in precision plastic transmission systems, VIGOR Precision—established in 1982—has been dedicated to the R&D of high-precision plastic gears and components. Through this strategic partnership with Celanese, VIGOR Precision has defined the core R&D objective for its next-generation plastic joints for humanoid robots: achieving a weight reduction of over 30% in joint modules by replacing traditional metals with high-performance plastics, while ensuring transmission precision and long-term reliability.

Focus on Core Technologies: Stringent Specifications Define Next-Generation Material Standards

Humanoid robot joints operate under high-speed start-stop cycles, high-frequency reciprocating motion, and complex load conditions, imposing extremely demanding requirements on material performance. Based on a shared technical consensus, the collaboration will focus on overcoming the following key technical challenges: high strength and rigidity, excellent temperature resistance and thermal stability, precision transmission and self-lubricating properties, and ultimate lightweighting with dimensional accuracy.

Deep Integration: Full-Chain Support from Material Selection to Mass Production

This agreement signifies not just a supplier-customer relationship, but a deep technological integration across the entire industrial value chain. Celanese commits to providing customized material solutions that meet VIGOR Precision's technical specifications, supporting the commercialization of target materials, full-lifecycle validation, and performance consistency at mass-production scales.

VIGOR Precision CEO Chen Haisheng stated at the signing ceremony: "VIGOR Precision has deep technical expertise in precision plastic molding, while Celanese is a global leader in high-performance materials science. Today's partnership marks a critical step in embedding 'material genetics' into 'precision manufacturing.' We look forward to working closely with Celanese to co-develop precise formulations of high-performance materials for robotic joints, thereby paving the way for large-scale deployment of humanoid robots."

Todd Elliott, Senior Vice President of Engineering Materials at Celanese, commented: "Robotics is an increasingly important growth area for engineering materials, as customers seek compact, durable, lightweight, and low-noise solutions that can perform reliably in demanding applications. Through this collaboration, we combine Celanese's materials science, application development, and local technical capabilities with VIGOR Precision's expertise in precision gear design and manufacturing to jointly enable the next generation of robotic motion systems."

The strategic cooperation between VIGOR Precision and Celanese marks a solid step forward in the lightweighting of core humanoid robot components, replacing steel with high-performance plastics. Looking ahead, the two companies will continue to deepen collaborative innovation and accelerate the commercialization of high-performance plastic joint solutions in industrial, commercial, and professional service robot applications.

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On August 17, Korea Economic Daily reported, citing anonymous government officials, that Lotte Chemical has disclosed to...
19/08/2026

On August 17, Korea Economic Daily reported, citing anonymous government officials, that Lotte Chemical has disclosed to its creditors and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy a plan to sell overseas basic chemicals assets, involving facilities in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the United States. The company is currently assessing market conditions and engaging with potential buyers. The sale plan, previously suspended due to Middle East tensions, has now been restarted.

Malaysian Assets: Lotte Chemical Titan as Core Sale Target

Lotte Chemical acquired Lotte Chemical Titan in 2010 for approximately 1.5 trillion won and currently holds a 74.7% stake. The subsidiary has posted losses for 17 consecutive quarters, recognized about 1 trillion won in asset impairment losses in Q4 2025, and reported the largest quarterly and full-year losses in the company's history in February 2026. The losses mainly stem from shrinking margins on basic petrochemical products, with the spread between high-density polyethylene and naphtha under persistent pressure, compounded by increased supply in the Southeast Asian market, weighing on plant profitability. Public information shows that Lotte Chemical has had prior failures in overseas asset disposals – its Pakistan PTA asset sale failed twice, and its Malaysian synthetic rubber joint venture was liquidated in 2024.

Indonesian Assets: Negotiations to Bring in Local Sovereign Fund as Shareholder

Lotte Chemical Indonesia’s LCI project represents a total investment of about 5.7 trillion won. Its Serang integrated petrochemical complex officially commenced production in May 2025, equipped with a mixed-feed cracker and polypropylene production capacity. The project has remained loss-making since start-up, and in June 2026 the Indonesian subsidiary received a $790 million loan from its parent company. Lotte Chemical is currently in talks with Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara to sell a 25%–30% minority stake in LCI, with the transaction valued at approximately $1.7 billion. LCI's current shareholding structure is 51% held by Lotte Chemical Titan, 24% by Lotte Chemical, and 25% by a Korean consortium. The negotiations were previously delayed in April 2026 due to Middle East tensions, and as of now no binding agreement has been signed; the final stake percentage and transaction valuation have yet to be finalized.

U.S. Assets: Continuation of Previous Equity Sale Plan

The disposal of assets from the company's Louisiana facility is a continuation of the sale plan announced by Lotte Chemical in October 2024. The plant, which started production in 2019, primarily produces ethylene glycol, with integrated ethylene and ethylene glycol capacities. The original plan was to sell a 40% stake in the subsidiary for about 660 billion won. In July 2026, the plant experienced a shutdown of about three weeks due to a critical equipment failure.

Company Financial Status

From 2022 to 2025, Lotte Chemical recorded operating losses for four consecutive years, with cumulative losses in its basic chemicals business nearing 3 trillion won. In 2025, the company posted an operating loss of 943.1 billion won, the highest since its founding, and its full-year net loss widened to 2.4762 trillion won. Debt levels have continued to rise – consolidated net debt stood at about 6.7 trillion won at end-2025, rising to 8.06 trillion won at end-Q1 2026, with the net debt-to-total capital ratio increasing from 38% to 43%. In June 2026, a Korean rating agency downgraded its credit rating outlook from "stable" to "negative." Over the past two years, Lotte Chemical has raised approximately 1.7 trillion won through disposals of non-core assets.

Business Restructuring Plan

Lotte Chemical has set a 2030 business restructuring target, planning to reduce the proportion of basic chemicals operations while increasing the share of advanced materials, fine chemicals, battery materials, and hydrogen energy businesses. At the current stage, it is shrinking its basic chemicals business through shutdowns, mergers, and sales, extending the scope of asset disposals from the domestic Korean market to Southeast Asia and the United States.

According to a public release from the Third Construction Company of China National Chemical Engineering Group Co., Ltd....
18/08/2026

According to a public release from the Third Construction Company of China National Chemical Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CC-3), the 300,000 t/a food-grade PET new materials project for Wankai Nigeria, contracted by CC-3, has officially been put into operation. The first batch of qualified food-grade PET bottle preforms has successfully rolled off the production line, marking the formal commissioning of the largest food-grade PET raw material production base in West Africa and filling a critical gap in the region’s supply of high-end packaging raw materials.

PET is a core basic raw material for food packaging, beverage manufacturing, and other sectors. For a long time, West Africa has faced a severe shortage of food-grade PET bottle chip production capacity, with high-end packaging materials heavily reliant on imports, constraining the development of local food and beverage industries. As CC-3’s first contracted project in Nigeria, this facility includes a 300,000 t/a SSP (solid-state polycondensation) production line. Upon operation, it can stably supply high-quality food-grade PET bottle chips, significantly enhancing the region’s self-sufficiency in high-end packaging materials and fundamentally reversing the long-standing dependence on imported raw materials.

August 13, 2026 – Ester Industries, a leading Indian manufacturer of polyester films and specialty polymers, announced t...
17/08/2026

August 13, 2026 – Ester Industries, a leading Indian manufacturer of polyester films and specialty polymers, announced that its joint venture partner Loop Industries has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with a globally leading sportswear brand for the supply of Loop™ PET fiber-grade resin.

Under a multi-year commercial agreement, the sportswear brand plans to purchase up to 15,000 tonnes of Loop™ PET fiber-grade resin annually. The resin will be supplied from the upcoming production facility in India operated by ELITe (Ester Loop Infinite Technologies Private Ltd.), a 50:50 joint venture between Ester Industries and Loop Industries.

Following the previously announced partnership with global sportswear leader Nike, this potential agreement marks another significant commercial milestone for ELITe. With the signing of this new LOI, a substantial portion of the annual capacity of ELITe's India facility is now covered by offtake commitments from globally renowned sportswear brands, even before formal production commences.

Mr. Arvind Singhania, Chairman of Ester Industries, stated: "We are delighted to announce that our joint venture partner Loop Industries has successfully secured a letter of intent from another prestigious global brand. Following Nike as our anchor customer, this second sportswear brand's commitment further validates the strong market demand for circular, textile-to-textile recycled polyester and reaffirms ELITe's strategic position in accelerating sustainable manufacturing worldwide."

Mr. Daniel Solomita, Founder and CEO of Loop Industries, added: "This agreement is a powerful testament to our technology's ability to produce sustainable resin at commercial scale with quality comparable to virgin resin. With the ELITe facility on track to begin operations in 2028, the growing interest from internationally renowned brands reinforces the market need for infinitely recyclable PET and lays a solid foundation for the plant's long-term commercial prospects."

The ELITe facility, expected to start production in 2028, will utilize Loop Industries' proprietary depolymerization technology to convert 100% polyester textile waste into virgin-grade monomers DMT and MEG, which are then repolymerized into polyester resin. Initial resin testing and feedstock validation work have yielded positive preliminary results, paving the way for full material certification and integration into long-term supply chains with global brand partners.

This collaboration underscores the shared vision of both companies to scale circular textile manufacturing, reduce dependence on virgin fossil-based polyester, and build low-carbon supply chains in the global market.

Chemical company AdvanSix today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Despite continued weakne...
13/08/2026

Chemical company AdvanSix today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Despite continued weakness in industrial end markets, the company posted growth in both its nylon and chemical intermediates businesses.

Nylon segment sales reached $100.2 million in the quarter, up 26% from $79.5 million in the year-ago period, accounting for 24% of total quarterly sales. Chemical intermediates sales rose 18% year-over-year, from $107.3 million to $127.0 million, representing 30% of total sales.

AdvanSix President and CEO Erin Kane commented: "Against a backdrop of persistently weak industrial end-market demand, both our Nylon Solutions and Chemical Intermediates segments performed at or above expectations."

Caprolactam sales decline 6%

Caprolactam sales came in at $62.6 million for the quarter, down 6% from $66.4 million in the same period last year, accounting for 15% of total sales. The company said it will continue to optimize production, inventory and sales mix across its nylon solutions portfolio amid ongoing industrial market softness.

Total company sales for the quarter reached $421.3 million, up 3% from $410.0 million in Q2 2025, primarily driven by an 18% favorable price impact, partially offset by a 15% decline in volume.

Raw material costs drive price increases

Raw-material cost pass-through pricing contributed 13%, driven by higher net costs for benzene and propylene (key raw materials for cumene); market-based pricing mechanisms added 5%, mainly from the Plant Nutrients segment, where nitrogen fertilizer pricing rose due to elevated sulfur feedstock costs.

Kane said: "Our commercial team continues to leverage formula pricing and market-based pricing mechanisms to hedge inflationary raw material costs, delivering a 3% year-over-year increase in sales."

The company expects the full-year 2026 acetone‑propylene cost spread to remain near cyclical average levels.

Plant Nutrients decline weighs on overall performance

Plant Nutrients segment sales were $131.4 million in the quarter, down 16% from $156.8 million a year earlier, representing 31% of total sales. The volume decrease was primarily attributable to weak agricultural fundamentals (farmer profitability pressure), which reduced fertilizer purchases during the quarter.

Kane noted: "Fertilizer consumption overall softened due to constrained farmer profitability during the spring planting season, and ammonium sulfate volumes came in below expectations for the quarter."

The company expects that, amid competitive dynamics and persistently high sulfur feedstock costs, North American ammonium sulfate fill programs will drive domestic pricing lower sequentially in the third quarter of 2026.

Profit and cash flow both decline

Net income for the quarter was $3.2 million, down 90% from $31.4 million in Q2 2025; diluted earnings per share fell from $1.15 to $0.12, and adjusted diluted EPS declined 85% year-over-year to $0.19 (versus $1.24 in the prior-year period).

Adjusted EBITDA was $31.9 million, down $23.8 million from the same quarter last year, mainly due to lower Plant Nutrients volumes and production curtailments, partially offset by planned reductions in selling, general and administrative expenses. Adjusted EBITDA margin narrowed to 7.6% from 13.6% a year ago.

Adjusted EPS decreased by $1.05 versus the prior-year quarter, primarily driven by lower volumes, production cuts, and a higher effective tax rate (the prior-year period benefited from recognition of the 45Q carbon capture tax credit).

Operating cash flow for the quarter was $10.0 million, down $11.1 million year-over-year, due mainly to lower net income. Capital expenditures were $20.7 million, a decrease of $7.6 million from the prior year. Free cash flow was negative $10.7 million, compared with negative $7.2 million in Q2 2025.

Lower capex and turnaround expenses

The company maintains its 2026 capex guidance at $75 million to $95 million ($116 million in 2025), reflecting risk-based foundational investments and corporate project phasing, while continuing to advance growth initiatives such as SUSTAIN.

The company currently expects 2026 plant turnaround impacts on pre-tax income to be approximately $17 million, down from about $25 million in 2025.

The company anticipates sequential cash flow improvement in the second half of 2026, driven by slower capex timing, working capital tailwinds (including fourth-quarter Plant Nutrients pre-buy programs), the timing of semi‑annual payments, and cash tax optimization.

Focusing on controllable factors

Kane said: "Against a still highly dynamic macro environment, particularly in Plant Nutrients, our second-quarter results demonstrated resilience, with meaningful sequential improvement in earnings and cash flow."

The company continues to focus on non‑headcount fixed-cost savings initiatives, risk‑based capital prioritization, ongoing working capital discipline, and the 45Q carbon capture tax credit to support cash flow improvement.

August 10, 2026 – William Blythe is pleased to announce that it will merge with U.S.-based specialty chemicals company M...
12/08/2026

August 10, 2026 – William Blythe is pleased to announce that it will merge with U.S.-based specialty chemicals company Metals and Additives LLC ("MAC"). The merger will create a unique, large-scale international specialty chemicals group.

MAC's founders, Gregg Bennett and Mark McCaughey, will continue in their leadership roles and will work alongside William Blythe's management team members – David Crossley, Michael Butler, and Stephen Ormerod.

The combined group brings together two highly regarded, technically strong, and production-capable companies. The group holds leading positions in flame retardants, smoke suppressants, catalysts, adsorbents, foam technologies, polymer additives, and other high-performance inorganic chemical solutions. It will benefit from complementary product portfolios and a global customer network, thereby strengthening its market position as a leading global supplier.

MAC is a leading North American specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of high-performance additives and inorganic chemical solutions. Over the years, MAC has built a strong reputation for its technical expertise, customer-centric product development, and superior customer service. MAC operates through four divisions – Polymer Additives Group, Addenda, OMNI Oxide, and Reedy Chemical Foam – serving multiple end markets with demanding regulatory and technical requirements.

Deepak Nitrite’s subsidiary, Deepak Chem Tech, has approved a major expansion plan to enter bisphenol‑A (BPA) production...
06/08/2026

Deepak Nitrite’s subsidiary, Deepak Chem Tech, has approved a major expansion plan to enter bisphenol‑A (BPA) production, marking a strategic step forward in deepening integration across its entire chemical value chain. The board of Deepak Chem Tech approved the project on August 4, 2026, with an estimated investment of ₹25 billion (approximately $263 million). This capital expenditure will be used to build a brand‑new BPA production unit with an annual capacity of up to 240,000 tonnes, along with associated infrastructure.

Previously, the board of Deepak Nitrite had decided to establish India’s first polycarbonate (PC) resin production plant using technology from Trinseo, as well as a phenol and acetone production unit. With this new BPA production facility, Deepak Nitrite is building a highly integrated platform covering the entire chain from cumene to phenol and acetone, bisphenol‑A, and polycarbonate resin (including downstream compounding). This vertical integration strategy enables the company both to secure captive supply for its own PC resin production and to serve the external market.

Project Details & Financing

The approved ₹25 billion investment is a preliminary estimate; the final amount will be determined upon completion of detailed engineering studies. Project financing will be arranged through an appropriate mix of debt and equity to maintain a balanced leverage ratio as the company scales up operations. The BPA plant is designed not only to meet internal demand but also to capitalise on India’s rapidly growing demand for BPA, which is primarily used in epoxy resin production.

Strategic Significance

Comprehensive vertical integration reduces reliance on external suppliers for key intermediates such as BPA, thereby enhancing supply chain resilience and is expected to improve profit margins through greater cost efficiency. By producing BPA in‑house, Deepak Nitrite can meet the captive requirements of its new polycarbonate resin plant, for which BPA is a critical raw material. In addition, selling surplus BPA on the open market will diversify revenue streams and provide the company with access to the fast‑growing epoxy resin industry, which is vital for numerous sectors ranging from automotive to electronics.

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HEXPOL has recently announced the completion of its acquisition of 100% equity interest in Italy‑based Vipa Group. A lea...
05/08/2026

HEXPOL has recently announced the completion of its acquisition of 100% equity interest in Italy‑based Vipa Group. A leading European developer and producer of high‑quality modified thermoplastic materials, Vipa Group focuses on the high‑growth wire‑and‑cable segment. This acquisition will significantly expand HEXPOL’s product portfolio in this sector and strengthen its regional market footprint.

The stake was purchased from the founding Paolini family. Founded in 1969, Vipa Group has evolved into a specialist modified‑materials producer with profitability above the industry average. The Paolini family will support the business transition over the next 18 months. Nicola Vigolo, the incumbent Chief Executive Officer, will remain in charge of operations, and Vipa Group will operate as a subsidiary under HEXPOL.

Vipa Group operates two well‑equipped production sites and an advanced R&D centre in Italy. It posted a turnover of EUR 76.4 million in 2025 with approximately 80 employees, and its existing facilities retain scope for capacity expansion. Through Vipa Group, HEXPOL will reinforce its wire‑and‑cable materials product line and gain access to high‑prospect end‑markets including electrification, data centres, telecommunications and smart buildings.

Peter Rosén, Acting CEO and CFO of HEXPOL, commented: “The acquisition of Vipa Group represents a key step in delivering the growth strategy for our new modified thermoplastics business area, which was presented at our Capital Markets Day in November 2025. It also underpins our ambition to build a globally leading thermoplastics platform through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. Vipa Group holds a strong position within wire‑and‑cable materials backed by solid material technology, and is well‑positioned to benefit from long‑term structural growth drivers such as electrification and data centres.”

The transaction covers all operating entities of Vipa Group, namely Vi.pa S.r.l. and Vi.pa Polimeri S.r.l.

Stefano Paolini, Chairman of Vipa Group and member of the founding family, stated: “We are delighted to have found the right industrial partner for Vipa Group. HEXPOL is committed to developing the local business and upholding our sustainability‑oriented operating principles. HEXPOL has deep industry understanding and is prepared to invest resources to further develop this family‑run enterprise with more than half a century of history. Vipa Group’s legacy will be preserved, and its employees will join an industrial group with strong long‑term potential.”

At its Capital Markets Day in November 2025, HEXPOL unveiled its strategy to step up investment in thermoplastics and designated the segment as a core growth platform.

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July 29, 2026 — To further strengthen its global production network and honour its commitment to delivering reliable, lo...
04/08/2026

July 29, 2026 — To further strengthen its global production network and honour its commitment to delivering reliable, localised supply to customers worldwide, hygiene‑grade spandex manufacturer Hyosung TNC has announced the expansion of its hygiene‑grade spandex production line at its Brazil plant. The expanded facility is scheduled to commence operation in early Q4 2027, lifting annual capacity to 3,000 tonnes.

This expansion establishes Hyosung TNC’s global manufacturing footprint for hygiene‑grade spandex, with production sites now spanning South Korea, China, India, Turkey and Brazil. These manufacturing assets enable Hyosung to serve global and regional customers with greater production flexibility, enhanced supply‑chain resilience and localised support.

The Brazil‑based expansion brings production closer to customers across the Americas, shortening lead times and accelerating response capabilities. It also delivers potential cost savings by lowering logistics, tariff and tax‑related expenses. In addition, Hyosung TNC’s on‑site manufacturing and technical teams will engage more closely with customers to speed up product innovation, improve product quality, and respond faster to shifting market demands.

Scott Blackadar, Global Head of Hygiene Business at Hyosung TNC, commented: “The Brazil plant expansion marks another key milestone as we build out our global manufacturing network for hygiene‑grade spandex. By adding capacity in the Americas, we place production nearer our customers to deliver faster response, stronger supply‑chain resilience and closer collaboration. This supports innovation and meets rising global demand for high‑quality personal care products.”

Against a backdrop of evolving global supply chains shaped by geopolitical uncertainties, Hyosung TNC’s diversified manufacturing network delivers enhanced supply security and risk mitigation for customers, while securing consistent access to premium‑quality hygiene‑grade spandex.

Hyosung TNC operates five global production sites dedicated to hygiene‑grade spandex. Ongoing capacity investments position the company to better support future market growth and guarantee reliable, high‑quality supply amid sustained rising demand for personal care products.

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