DOMO Chemicals, the leading supplier in the European polyamide industry, has made its Technyl branded products available to customers globally. After acquiring Solvay's European Performance Polyamides business in 2020, DOMO is now exclusively producing and commercialising Technyl®, providing the worldwide market with the brand's 70 years of experience. Since 1953, Technyl® has offered the full range of polyamide 66 / polyamide 6 based solutions, widely used in diversified applications.  

"We deeply believe in the future of the Technyl brand and crossing this important milestone will help us to keep growing with our global customers with particular focus on the automotive, E&E and industrial and consumer goods market segments," commented Ludovic Tonnerre, Chief Commercial Officer - International Markets, DOMO.  

Indeed, critical applications served by Technyl include high thermal and chemical resistance materials, light engineering solutions (metal, aluminium and thermoset replacements), flame retardant materials for advanced electrical protection, high aesthetic materials with the addition of new solutions for extrusion and friction and wear resistance.  

Furthermore, in the e-mobility space, besides the new ORANGE shaded flame retardant Technyl®, a specially designed product for high-voltage components and cabling. DOMO offers a complete set of materials to offer mechanical, hydrolysis, flame retardancy and impact performances to various battery components. 

On top of this, the Technyl® 4Earth range provides a competitive and sustainable polyamide alternative. Lifecycle assessments show that the carbon footprint of these products is reduced by a quarter. At the same time, consumption of non-renewable resources is halved, and more than two-thirds reduce water use compared to traditional compounds. 

Tonnerre added, "This is a significant step on our path to strengthen DOMO Chemicals' nylon-based engineering materials business." The introduction of Technyl® globally will be a door opener for DOMO as a global player supporting our customers worldwide. The new range of solutions addresses key megatrends such as e-mobility and sustainability in terms of low GWP and circularity across all industries.  

DOMO's Service Hub will fully support all customers. This unique platform offers a complete portfolio of services for customers to pick and choose from, whether it's the material selection, part testing, or several services in between.