Clariant Expands Second Production Line at Cangzhou Base Focused on Nylostab S-EED Production

Following the establishment of its first additive production base in Cangzhou, Hebei Province, Clariant plans to expand the base with a second production line, focusing on the production of the multifunctional additive Nylostab S-EED.

The new facility will be owned and operated by a joint venture between Clariant and Tian Gang Company. The groundbreaking ceremony was grandly held on December 16, attended by senior management from both companies, local government officials, project teams, and representatives from participating construction units.

Mr. Miao Zhigang, Senior Vice President of Clariant Polymer Solutions, stated: “With the launch of the second production line at the Cangzhou plant, we are honored to elevate the cooperation between Clariant and Tian Gang to a new height. Clariant’s continuous investment not only reflects our commitment to the Chinese market but also further proves our strong confidence in the bright prospects of local industries such as textiles, fibers, automotive, and packaging.”

Since establishing its first joint venture factory in Cangzhou in 2021, the plant has maintained full operations over the past three years. The strong productivity and excellent operational management of the Cangzhou base have earned it a good reputation, making it a local factory with strong capabilities backed by international expertise. The construction of the new production line is expected to bring greater success to the local community and customer industries.

Mr. Liu Gang, Executive Director and General Manager of Tian Gang Company, said: “We are very honored to further strengthen our cooperation with Clariant through this expansion. Since the launch of this production base three years ago, operations have been very smooth. From the establishment of the joint venture to the successful opening of the first factory, we have maintained good cooperation and efficient collaboration with Clariant. We look forward to the new production line bringing more advanced additive solutions to the local industry and our Chinese customers.”

The new production line, inaugurated on the 16th, will be dedicated to producing Clariant's unique multifunctional Nylostab S-EED additive. This additive is highly compatible with nylon materials through molecular recognition technology, exhibiting excellent process stability at high processing temperatures, reducing filament breakage during spinning, and shortening the injection molding cycle, thereby improving production efficiency.

Ms. Sandra Schneider, Global Director of Clariant Additives Operations and Supply Chain, stated: “The success achieved at the first joint venture production base in Cangzhou undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for the establishment of today's new production line. We are confident about the prospects of the new multifunctional additive Nylostab S-EED across various application areas in the nylon core value chain, particularly in the textile and engineering plastics industries, which are experiencing capacity expansion and surging demand in China.”

Currently, the upstream nylon industry in China is rapidly expanding. This growth will stimulate demand for high-end additives, such as Clariant's Nylostab S-EED, which can enhance the quality of nylon products by improving color stability, heat resistance, and composite material compatibility during production, thus comprehensively enhancing production efficiency.