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Article: Rhodia unit debuts nylon amid slump.(News)
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- Plastics News
- Article date:
- June 1, 2009
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Byline: Lauren Hilgers
At a news conference held during Chinaplas, Rhodia Polyamide introduced a new nylon 6/6 technology aimed at applications requiring strength and durability a move that fits in with the company's revised strategy in the face of the financial crisis.
"We're adapting ourself, said Laurent Schmitt, president of Rhodia Polyamide, a division of Rhodia SA of Courbevoie, France. "We've launched specific action plans so we can make sure we get out of the crisis at least as strong as we were when we entered.
The crisis came at a time when the nylon sector already was in a period of re-adjustment, said Francois Hinker, vice president ...