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Invista celebrates 75th anniversary of world’s first nylon plant

18/09/2014
US government officials joined Invista at a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the world’s first nylon manufacturing plant, which started production in Seaford, Delaware, in 1939.

Brian Nixon, site manager, said: “During the past 75 years, the Seaford site has evolved in response to an ever-changing marketplace. Thanks to our employees’ dedication and willingness to change with the market, we are proud to remain a productive and value-adding site in our community.”

The site manufactures nylon fibre for flame-resistant workwear as well as the fibre for Cordura fabric, including Baselayer, Denim and Canvas.

The plant is located on 648 acres adjacent to the Nanticoke River. Invista has designated 80 acres as wildlife habitat and has donated 146 acres to the Nanticoke River Watershed Conservancy for conservation purposes.

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