Hopewell, Virginia
905 East Randolph Road
Hopewell, VA 23860
Our Hopewell manufacturing facility is one of the world’s largest single-site producers of caprolactam, the primary feedstock in the production of nylon polymer used in carpet fibers, plastics and films. Hopewell also is the world’s largest single-site producer of ammonium sulfate fertilizer, which provides the key nutrients of sulfur and nitrogen for major agricultural crops globally such as corn, wheat, coffee, sugar, cotton and rice.
Message from Plant Leadership
Andy Girvin
Plant Manager
It all starts with Hopewell. AdvanSix Hopewell has grown from making gun cotton for allies in WWI to being one of the world’s largest single manufacturing sites for ammonium sulfate, which makes the fertilizer that helps grow crops around the world possible. It is also one of the world’s largest single manufacturing sites for caprolactam, which is used to make Nylon 6 resin – a key ingredient in the carpet under your feet. Hopewell is the largest manufacturing site in the AdvanSix enterprise and through our commitment to safe, stable and sustainable operations as well as our amazing team and what they bring, we have made a lasting impact on Virginia manufacturing. AdvanSix is proud to be active in the Hopewell community and serve as good environmental stewards. The team regularly volunteers with Rebuilding Together Richmond and supports the local food pantries, and the Community Transformers Foundation as well as the Hopewell Manufacturers Association, the Virginia Manufacturers Association, the Commission for Hopewell Water Renewal and the Hopewell Rotary. I am proud to work side-by-side with the talented team at Hopewell to deliver for our customers, our community and each other.
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Product Description: The AdvanSix Hopewell facility is one of the world’s largest single-site producers of caprolactam, the primary feedstock in the production of nylon polymer used in carpet fibers, plastics and films. It also produces a wide range of chemical intermediates, including Nadone® cyclohexanone, Naxol® cyclohexanol, sulfuric acid, specialty oximes, ammonia and carbon dioxide. The site is also a global leader in the development and production of ammonium sulfate fertilizers, which it sells under the Sulf-N®brand for both crop and turf applications.
AdvanSix Caprolactam
Caprolactam from AdvanSix is used in a variety of applications worldwide. As one the largest and most experienced suppliers of merchant-grade caprolactam, AdvanSix offers industry-leading quality, consistency and reliability of supply
AdvanSix KA Oil
KA Oil (ketone-alcohol oil) is comprised of cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol. This material is an important industrial feedstock used primarily in the production of adipic acid, nylons, and plasticizers with minor solvent uses.
AdvanSix PIR-Caprolactam
PIR-Caprolactam from AdvanSix is chemically identical to standard Caprolactam and provides a sustainable alternative for a variety of applications worldwide. As one the largest and most experienced suppliers of merchant-grade caprolactam, AdvanSix offers industry-leading quality, consistency and reliability of supply
Capran® MT2500 Film
Capran® MT2500 film is a 1.0 mil (25 micron) biaxially oriented Nylon 6 film with a metallized barrier coating.
Capran® MT1500 Film
Capran® MT1500 film is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented Nylon 6 film with a metallized barrier coating.
Capran® MT1200 Film
Capran® MT1200 film is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented Nylon 6 film with a metallized barrier coating.
Capran® MT1000 Film
Capran® MT1000 film is a 0.40 mil (10 micron) biaxially oriented Nylon 6 film with a metallized barrier coating.
Capran® 2500RT
Capran® 2500RT is a 1.0 mil (25 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film.
Capran® 2500
Capran® 2500 is a 1.0 mil (25 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film.
Capran® 1500RT
Capran® 1500RT is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film.
Capran® 1500
Capran® 1500 is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film.
Capran® 1200RT
Capran® 1200RT is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film.
Capran® 1200
Capran® 1200 is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film.
Capran® 1000
Capran® 1000 is a 0.39 mil (10 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film.
Capran® PIR-MT1200 Film
Capran® PIR-MT1200 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® MT-1200, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.
Capran® PIR-2500RT
Capran® PIR-2500RT film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 2500RT, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.
Capran® PIR-2500
Capran® PIR-2500 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 2500, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.
Capran® PIR-1500RT
Capran® PIR-1500RT film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1500RT, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.
Capran® PIR-1500
Capran® PIR-1500 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1500, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.
Capran® PIR-1200RT
Capran® PIR-1200RT film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1200RT, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.
Capran® PIR-1200
Capran® PIR-1200 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1200, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.
Capran® PIR-1000
Capran® PIR-1000 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1000, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.
EZ-Blox®
EZ-Blox® offers a safe, cost-effective and proven alternative to MEKO. It is designed to optimize the performance of alkyd-based paint systems by preventing a surface skin from forming when the product comes into contact with atmospheric oxygen. This, in turn, improves paint performance and reduces waste.
Nadone® HDR® Cyclohexanone
Nadone® HDR® cyclohexanone is ideal in applications that are sensitive to oxygen or peroxide. Key benefits include: uniform evaporation, minimal moisture content, low toxicity and ecotoxicity, low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and a good cleaning solvency. Applications range from agricultural pesticide formulations, paints and coatings to electronics, PVC adhesives and printing ink formulations.
Naxol® Cyclohexanol
Naxol® cyclohexanol is ideal for applications sensitive to oxygen or peroxide. These range from agricultural products and rubber to plasticizers and solvents to flavors and fragarances. Naxol® cyclohexanol has a low toxicity and ecotoxicity profile, and is produced to low moisture standards.
OxyShield® OMB 1200
OxyShield® OMB 1200 is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film with Corona treatment on the outside of the reel. EVOH is incorporated in the core layer to provide additional barrier to oxygen. This OxyShield® film features a superior balance of properties, including high barrier to both oxygen and aromas, excellent toughness and puncture resistance under both high and low temperatures, exceptional flex crack resistance and optics. It is particularly recommended for packaging requiring high oxygen barrier OTR <5 cc/m2/24 hours, such as ‘doy pack’ for mayonnaises, containers for seafood, dairy products, processed meats and pastas.
OxyShield® OEB 1500 (2ST)
OxyShield® OEB 1500 (2ST) is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film with corona treatment on both sides of the reel. EVOH is incorporated in the core layer to provide extra barrier to oxygen. This OxyShield® film features a superior balance of properties, including very high barrier to both oxygen and aromas, excellent toughness and puncture resistance under both high and low temperatures, exceptional flex crack resistance and optics. It is particularly recommended for packaging requiring very high oxygen barrier OTR <2 cc/m2/24 hours, such as dairy products and meats in modified atmosphere packages.
OxyShield® OEB 1500
OxyShield® OEB 1500 is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film with corona treatment on the outside of the reel. EVOH is incorporated in the core layer to provide extra barrier to oxygen. This OxyShield® film features a superior balance of properties, including very high barrier to both oxygen and aromas, excellent toughness and puncture resistance under both high and low temperatures, exceptional flex crack resistance and optics. It is particularly recommended for packaging requiring very high oxygen barrier OTR <2 cc/m2/24 hours, such as dairy products and meats in modified atmosphere packages.
Sulf-N Ammonium Sulfate
AdvanSix Sulf-N® ammonium sulfate (21-0-0-24S) is a high-analysis fertilizer that provides efficient nitrogen and readily-available sulfur to crops. It is available in granular, mid and soluble sizes.