AdvanSix Declares Force Majeure on Caprolactam Production

Parsippany, NY, January 19, 2018-On January 17, AdvanSix declared Force Majeure as a consequence of a temporary production issue at its Hopewell, Virginia facility related to the recent severe winter weather.

As a result of this unplanned interruption, caprolactam (350 ktpa) and resin production have been reduced at their respective Hopewell and Chesterfield (185 ktpa), Virginia facilities.

The company is working on an action plan to quickly resolve this issue and expect the required mechanical work to be completed in approximately two to three weeks.