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Radici Group is a leading Italian multinational specializing in the production of chemical intermediates, polyamide polymers (notably PA6 and PA6.6), engineering plastics, synthetic fibres, and nonwoven fabrics. Headquartered in Gandino, Lombardy, Italy, the group operates globally with a network of production and sales sites across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. Radici Group is recognized for its strong vertical integration, controlling the entire polyamide value chain from raw materials to finished products^[1][2][3].

History and Ownership

• Founded: 1941 by Pietro Radici in Gandino, Italy, originally as Tessiture Pietro Radici, a textile company.
• Development: Under the leadership of Pietro’s son, Gianni Radici, the company diversified in the 1950s–1970s from textiles into rugs, carpeting, and later into polymers and synthetic fibres.
• Expansion:
  • In the 1980s, Radici Group entered the chemicals sector, acquiring a former Montedison site in Novara and establishing Radici Chimica S.p.A. The 1990s and 2000s saw further growth in engineering plastics and chemicals, as well as international expansion.
  • In 2011, Radici Group acquired dorix GmbH in Germany, expanding its European fibre business.
• Ownership: The Radici family retains full ownership and direct management control of the group, with Angelo, Maurizio, and Paolo Radici serving as Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Board Member, respectively^[1][4][5].

Business Structure and Segments

Radici Group operates through three main business divisions:

• Specialty Chemicals: Production of chemical intermediates such as adipic acid, nitric acid, hexamethylenediamine, and polyamide salts.
• High Performance Polymers: Manufacturing of engineering plastics, including PA6, PA6.6, copolymers, and specialty polyamides for automotive, electrical/electronics, and industrial applications.
• Advanced Textile Solutions: Production of synthetic fibres and yarns (PA6, PA6.6, PA610, PA612, polyester, acrylics) for apparel, furnishings, automotive interiors, and technical textiles^[2][6].

Key Products and Applications

• Chemical Intermediates: Adipic acid, hexamethylenediamine, PA6 and PA6.6 polymers, 66 salt.
• Engineering Plastics: PA6, PA6.6, copolymers, PBT, TPEs, POM.
• Fibres and Yarns: PA6, PA6.6, PA610, PA612, polyester, acrylics, high-tenacity yarns, technical yarns for automotive, sports, furnishings, and industrial uses.
• Applications: Automotive, electrical/electronics, consumer goods, apparel, furnishings, construction, household appliances, sport, and water management^[1][2][6][7].

References

1. Radici Group - Wikipedia
2. Profile of RadiciGroup - Innovation in Textiles
3. RadiciGroup company page - Linkedin
4. Radici Group: History
5. RadiciGroup: RadiciGroupGovernance
6. Radici Group - European Petrochemical Association (EPCA)
7. Radici Group - WikiPETia.info - PETplanet