Company Research Report on INVISTA

Company Overview

• Name: INVISTA

• Mission: Doing more good, using fewer resources by producing chemical intermediates and polymers that make everyday products possible with responsible stewardship and innovation.

• Founded Information: No information is available.

• Key People: Francis Murphy (Chief Executive Officer), Carrie Parker (Global R&D Manager, Nylon Polymer)

• Headquarters: Wichita, Kansas, USA

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: INVISTA is known for producing chemical intermediates, polymers, and fibers incorporated into various products, such as automotive parts, air bags, medical equipment, and food packaging, primarily involving nylon 6,6 and polypropylene.

Products

Product Offerings:

• Adi-pure® Adipic Acid

• Description: A chemical ingredient used in the production of nylon 6,6.

• Key Features: Integral for producing automotive materials and typically produced with advanced emissions reduction technologies.

• Airbags

• Description: Safety equipment in automobiles, made using advanced materials developed by INVISTA.

• Key Features: Enhanced durability and safety through fabric innovations.

• CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics

• Description: High-performance fabrics used in a variety of products, from luggage to military gear.

• Key Features: Known for durability, abrasion resistance, and enhanced strength.

• DBE™ Esters

• Description: A group of specialty intermediates.

• Key Features: Used in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and laminates for various industrial applications.

• DYTEK® Specialty Intermediates

• Description: Chemical intermediates used in manufacturing high-performance products.

• Key Features: Offers a range of applications across different industries for enhanced performance.

• Nylon Polymer

• Description: Crucial component of high-performance products across industries.

• Key Features: Offers mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.

• Polypropylene

• Description: Lightweight thermoplastic used in a variety of consumer and industrial applications.

• Key Features: High-grade polymerization offering flexibility for specialized applications and collaboration for innovative developments.

Recent Developments

• N2O Abatement Technology Expansion: On September 20, 2023, INVISTA expanded N2O abatement technology licensing in China, aiming to reduce emissions in the automotive materials supply chain, boasting potential reductions of approximately 30 million tons of CO2 equivalent per year.

• South Carolina Polymer Facility: On November 09, 2022, INVISTA broke ground on a new 90,000 square-foot nylon polymer facility in South Carolina, representing a $64 million investment to become a global nylon 6,6 production hub.

• Asia Innovation Center Inauguration: On September 25, 2022, INVISTA inaugurated its Asia Innovation Center in Shanghai, focused on nylon 6,6 application development, to broaden engineering polymer applications and provide innovative solutions.

• ISCC PLUS Certification: Multiple sites, including those in Kingston, Ontario (August 15, 2024), and Victoria, Texas (June 18, 2024), received certifications for sustainable practices, validating bio, circular, and bio-circular processes in adipic acid and HMD production.

• Texas Technology Center: In August 21, 2024, INVISTA committed $13 million to a new R&D center in Houston, Texas, intended to bolster its global technology resources for intermediates and polymers.

• Safety Recognitions: Sites in Longview and Victoria, Texas, received top OSHA safety awards in November 2024, underscoring INVISTA's commitment to workplace safety.

• Production Continuation and Collaborative Initiatives: Continued HMD production in Orange, Texas, was announced on October 23, 2024, and partnerships with firms like Celanese were highlighted in promoting sustainable engineering materials.