# Celanese acquires Nylit Plastics' nylon compounding division

Celanese Engineered Materials has acquired the nylon compounding division of Italy's Nylit Plastics, a producer of high-performance nylon polymers and compounds. The deal expands Celanese's engineering thermoplastics portfolio.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-08-08
- Where: Italy
- Status: completed
- Products: nylon compounds, nylon 66
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Celanese](https://endata.com/companies/10711.md) (acquirer)
- [Nylit Plastics](https://endata.com/companies/26150.md) (target)

## Sources

- [ptonline.com](https://www.ptonline.com/articles/-new-materials-acquisitions-and-development-collaborations-), 2017-08-08: "This acquisition delivers on Celanese’s intention to complement and grow its broad portfolio by becoming a leading, global nylon compound supplier."

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