Entity

DOMO Chemicals is a leading global producer of engineered materials and integrated polyamide solutions, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and customer-centric development. Headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, DOMO operates production sites and sales offices across Europe, Asia, and North America, employing approximately 2,000 people worldwide^[1][2].

History and Ownership

• Origins: DOMO’s roots trace back to the early 1990s, emerging from the Belgian textile sector in Ghent. The company was officially founded in 1991 and became part of the DOMO Investment Group, now known as Dovesco NV, a family-owned investment company with a long entrepreneurial tradition^[1][3].
• Expansion: In the mid-1990s, DOMO acquired and modernized major chemical assets in Leuna, Germany, transforming them into a leading European polyamide production hub^[4].
• Strategic Acquisitions: In 2020, DOMO Chemicals significantly expanded its portfolio by acquiring Solvay’s European Performance Polyamides business, including the renowned TECHNYL® brand, making DOMO a global leader in polyamide 6 and 6,6 solutions^[5][6][7].

Business Segments and Products

DOMO Chemicals is highly integrated across the polyamide value chain, offering:

• Intermediates: Caprolactam, adipic acid, and other key monomers for polyamide production.
• Base Polymers: Polyamide 6 (PA6), polyamide 6,6 (PA66), and specialty polyamides.
• Engineered Materials: High-performance compounds and resins for automotive, electrical & electronics, industrial, and consumer goods applications.
• Performance Fibers: Technical yarns and fibers for textiles and industrial uses.
• Brands: Notably, DOMO is the exclusive global producer and marketer of the TECHNYL® brand, a benchmark in polyamide engineering materials since 1953^[6][8][9].

References

1. DOMO: About DOMO Chemicals
2. DOMO Chemicals LinkedIn company page
3. Wikipedia, DOMO Group
4. April 30, 2018 - The connection between Leuna park germany and PWP Bucharest North - ALINSO
5. June 3, 2022 - DOMO Chemicals invests to expand production capacity of polyamide in China - JEC
6. Fev 11, 2022 - DOMO Chemicals' TECHNYL® portfolio available worldwide, industrysourcing.com
7. Jan 31, 2020 - DOMO Chemicals finalise l'acquisition de l'activité Performance Polyamides de Solvay en Europe - Press Release Finder
8. DOMO: TECHNYL® Engineered Materials
9. Apr 29, 2024 - DOMO Chemicals responds to surging demand in China with its new TECHNYL polyamide production plant - Press Release Finder