INVISTA Strategically Adjusts Nylon 66 Business Footprint, Plans to Close Two Plants

On January 7, 2026, INVISTA announced a series of strategic measures designed to strengthen its global operational footprint and enhance the long-term competitiveness of its business. These measures include closing the precision machining plant in Martinsville, Virginia, USA; ceasing production at the Gloucester plant in the UK; transferring related operations to the Kingston plant in Canada, which will continue to serve customers in North America and Europe; while continuing to explore various investment opportunities for expanding capacity at select strategic sites, including its plant in Shanghai, China.

INVISTA President and CEO Brook Vickery stated: "We sincerely thank the employees, contractors, and partners at these sites for their contributions to INVISTA’s development. These decisions are not a reflection on employee performance or engagement but are necessary responses to current market conditions, allowing us to focus operational resources on regions with greater long-term potential."

As part of these strategic steps, INVISTA is concentrating investments in key facilities and capabilities to support growth, improve competitiveness, and enhance operational resilience. These actions demonstrate the company's commitment to being a stable and reliable partner serving global customers.

In the coming weeks, INVISTA will conduct the necessary employee consultations and work closely with customers to ensure orderly product transitions. If implemented, these measures are expected to affect approximately 150 positions. All impacted employees will be eligible for severance packages. Throughout the process, INVISTA will treat each individual with dignity and respect and will continue to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.