New capacity brought online to meet growing demand
HOUSTON – June 9, 2021 – Ascend Performance Materials has expanded
production capacity for HiDura long-chain polyamides in its Greenwood, S.C., plant.
The multi-million dollar expansion will help the company meet growing demand for its
new product line.
Launched in Nov. 2020, Ascend’s HiDura PA610 and 612 products are used in a
variety of consumer goods, industrial, renewable energy, automotive and electric
vehicle applications.
“Exceptional ductility, UV weatherability and hydrolysis resistance give HiDura resins
and engineered plastics reliable, long-term performance in some of the harshest
conditions,” said Kaan Gunes, business manager for HiDura at Ascend.
Gunes cited applications in solar photovoltaic supports, battery seals and brush
bristles to illustrate the versatility and durability of HiDura. “Each of these parts faces
extreme conditions, whether the 25 years a solar PV installation will be exposed to
the elements or the constant contact with corrosive chemicals inside a battery cell.
The various grades we developed are designed to improve the reliability of our
customers’ products.”
Ascend, which is the largest fully integrated producer of polyamide 66 resin, used its
extensive polymerization knowledge to expand capacity at its Greenwood facility.
“We have been polymerizing PA66 in Greenwood for decades,” said Michael
Walters, senior site director for Ascend in Greenwood. “Our people understand how
to consistently produce high-performance, high-quality materials safely and were
excited to see the success of HiDura build off their work.”
Ascend continues to expand its HiDura grades to meet the growing needs of its
customers. To learn more about the grades available, visit
ascendmaterials.com/HiDura.
About Ascend Performance Materials
Ascend Performance Materials is a global premium provider of high-quality plastics, fibers and chemicals and is the world’s
largest integrated producer of PA66 resin. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Ascend has nine global locations, including five
fully-integrated manufacturing facilities located in the southeastern United States and an engineering plastics compounding
facility in Europe, all dedicated to the innovation and safe production of nylon 6,6. With three of the world’s largest chemical
processing facilities, Ascend’s materials form the building blocks for products used in everyday applications from apparel to
airbags, cable ties to circuit boards and carpets to car parts. Ascend’s 2,500-person global workforce is committed to making a
difference in the communities we serve and leading the development of nylon 6,6 solutions that inspire everyone, everywhere,
every day.
Together, we’re making a difference.
Together, we’re inspiring everyday.
More information about Ascend can be found at www.ascendmaterials.com.