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INVISTA Performance Surfaces & Materials, Maker of Antron® Carpet
Fiber, Announces Improvements in Energy Efficiency and Emissions at
INVISTA’s North American Plants
New INVISTA Operations Goal to Reduce Energy Intensity by 20 Percent by 2020
Kennesaw, GA (November 15, 2010) – INVISTA, manufacturer of Antron® carpet fiber,
has achieved significant improvements in energy use and emissions reductions within a
three-year time frame. The business has made this progress by increasing energy efficiency
and understanding which manufacturing units to operate most effectively. To build on this
progress, INVISTA has established a new operations goal to reduce energy usage and
increase energy efficiency in its operations to achieve a 20 percent reduction in energy
intensity by 2020, beginning in 2011.
“We have dedicated resources at all of our North American plant sites to achieve energy
improvements, and we’re proud of the progress that they and their teams have been
making,” said Derek Young, global sustainability director for INVISTA PS&M. “Collectively,
we are committed to producing products responsibly and efficiently, conserving resources,
eliminating waste, and designing long-lasting products that give consideration to sustainable
attributes such as recycled content, recyclability and renewable content.”
Since 2007:
INVISTA PS&M has reduced Total Fuel Energy Intensity by 13 percent.
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Energy intensity improvements have resulted from a sharpened focus on waste
elimination in site-generated utilities such as steam. Utility system upgrades aimed at
eliminating heat losses have been key to driving this improvement.
INVISTA PS&M has reduced Total Fuel CO2 Intensity by 21 percent.
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Outdated coal boilers were permanently retired and replaced with state-of-the-art
natural gas boilers, as well as improving operation strategies for boilers at strategic
locations, resulting in decreased CO2 emissions.
INVISTA PS&M has reduced Total CO2 Emissions Intensity by 6 percent.
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Redirecting bulk continuous filament (BCF) production to more energy efficient
assets has enabled this reduction.
Fuel energy intensity is measured in millions of British thermal units (MMBTUs) per ton of
product, and CO2 intensity is measured in tons, either used as fuel or emitted, per ton of
product manufactured.
These achievements have also resulted from the action INVISTA has taken to enhance its
plants in accordance with a recent environmental agreement.
According to Young, “These improvements exemplify our commitment to Responsible
Manufacturing, a part of our business’ four-pronged approach to sustainability, which also
includes using Enduring Materials, producing products with Sustainable Performance, and
being a responsible Corporate Citizen in the communities in which we operate.”
About Antron® carpet fiber
Antron® carpet fiber is constructed with type 6,6 nylon polymer, exceptional fiber
engineering and treated with DuraTech® soil resistance treatment. Carpet of Antron® nylon
is tested against the Antron® Performance Standards Program, one of the industry’s highest
fiber performance standards for carpet durability. For more information on Antron® carpet
fiber, please call 1-877-5ANTRON or visit antron.net or learn more about our First Life™
story by visiting antronfirstlife.net.
INVISTA is one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily
for nylon, spandex and polyester applications. With a business presence in over 20
countries, INVISTA’s global businesses deliver exceptional value for their customers through
technology innovations, market insights and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks
including: ADI-PURE®, ANTRON®, AVORA®, C12™, COMFOREL®, COOLMAX®, CORDURA®,
CORFREE®, DACRON®, DBE®, DYTEK®, FRESHFX®, LYCRA®, PERFORMA™, POLARGUARD®,
POLYSHIELD®, POLYCLEAR®, SOLARMAX®, STAINMASTER®, SUPPLEX®, SUPRIVA™,
TACTEL®, TACTESSE®, TERATE®, TERATHANE® and THERMOLITE®. For more information,
visit www.INVISTA.com.
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