Invista has announced a pivotal update regarding its Orange facility: continuing hexamethylene diamine (HMD) production. This decision comes following a reassessment of the plant’s operations and recent changes that have highlighted its ability to function safely and competently as an HMD-only site.
Francis Murphy, President and CEO of Invista expressed the company’s enthusiasm in a statement: “We are pleased to be moving forward with long-term HMD production in Orange.” Murphy noted that multiple changing circumstances influenced the decision, showcasing the site’s capability to maintain HMD production reliably.
The announcement marks a significant shift from last year’s news when the facility revealed its plans to cease adiponitrile (ADN) and HMD operations, forecasting the closure of the site and an impact on over 300 jobs by the end of 2024. This recent development, however, underscores Invista’s commitment to supporting its Upstream Nylon business, focusing on the comprehensive supply chain from adiponitrile to polymer.
Dow Vice President of Operations, Fernando Signorini, also welcomed the news, stating, “We are pleased with INVISTA’s decision to continue their HMD operations at Dow’s Sabine River Site in Orange, Texas. We are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead and look forward to continuing our partnership with INVISTA for many years to come.”
This move reinforces Invista’s dedication to bolstering its position in the nylon 6,6 value chain while ensuring continued economic and industrial activity at its Orange facility.
