January 14, 2025 15:41

The U.S.-based Avient Corporation has increased the production of Nymax REC polyamide-based compounds at its Istanbul facility in Turkey.

These PA6-based materials contain between 20% and 100% recycled content sourced from textiles and carpets, designed for applications in the automotive sector, particularly under-the-hood components.

The initiative, according to the U.S. group, will enhance the supply of sustainable and REACH-compliant compounds to customers in the Middle East.

The performance of Nymax REC grades is comparable to that of virgin nylon, including mechanical properties, durability, impact resistance, and weather resistance. They can be modified with a wide range of reinforcements, additives, and fillers to meet specific application requirements, including chemical resistance and flame-retardant properties.

“Expanding production of these grades to Istanbul, using locally sourced recycled content, means we can offer Turkish and Middle Eastern countries these REACH-compliant solutions while helping to reduce the environmental impact of transporting these materials,” said Matt Mitchell, Director, Global Marketing of Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. “It shows our strengthened commitment to providing sustainable solutions and supports our customers in achieving their sustainability goals.”

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