A succession of Japanese companies have been withdrawing from or downsizing their domestic production of caprolactam (CPL), a raw material…...
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Chinese Companies Consider Exporting CPL, Causing Disruption in Asian Markets
After repeatedly building new plants solely for domestic demand, Chinese caprolactam (CPL) manufacturers have now begun considering exports. This year…...
Sumitomo Chemical Set to Leave Caprolactam Business
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is getting out of the business of polyamide ingredient caprolactam. The company has decided to…...