Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. APNA currently has three locations in North America.

(“APNA”) is a leading manufacturer of innovative, high-performance, engineered polymers and chemically coupled polypropylene resins in North America. The product line includes XYRON (modified polyphenylene ether), Thermylene (specialty chemically coupled polypropylene), LEONA (nylon 6/6, 6/6+6i), TENAC (homopolymer and copolymer acetal), Thermylon (nylon 6, 6/6), and Asaclean (purging compounds and concentrates). APNA currently has three locations in North America and over 400 employees.

What if the next breakthrough in data center performance is not more metal, but smarter materials?As data centers face r...
05/20/2026

What if the next breakthrough in data center performance is not more metal, but smarter materials?

As data centers face rising demands for performance, cooling, reliability, and sustainability, material selection is increasingly more important. Advanced engineering plastics are helping designers rethink components across cooling systems, structural applications, electrical systems, and energy storage.

Read our blog post to learn how engineering plastics are helping revolutionize data centers: https://blog.akplastics.com/beyond-metal-engineering-plastics-are-revolutionizing-data-centers

When it comes to reliability, leadership, and safety, Holly Trpik is setting the standard.We want to extend our congratu...
05/05/2026

When it comes to reliability, leadership, and safety, Holly Trpik is setting the standard.

We want to extend our congratulations to Holly Trpik, Maintenance & Reliability Manager at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, on being named one of Plastics News 2026 Rising Stars.

This recognition highlights 30 young professionals, age 35 and under, who are making a difference in the plastics industry and demonstrating strong leadership potential, or who are already leading the way.

At APNA, Holly plays an important role in maintaining production and support equipment while helping teams work safely and efficiently. Her leadership, technical expertise, and collaborative approach reflect the kind of forward-thinking talent that continues to move our industry ahead.

To read the full Plastics News' Rising Stars 2026 article interviewing Holly, visit https://www.plasticsnews.com/special-reports/rising-stars/2026/pn-2026-rising-stars-holly-trpik/

What makes a flow control component truly durable in demanding environments?Our latest blog explores how Asahi Kasei’s h...
04/28/2026

What makes a flow control component truly durable in demanding environments?

Our latest blog explores how Asahi Kasei’s high-performance resins are engineered to meet material endurance challenges head-on. By combining mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and long-term reliability, these materials help manufacturers design components that stand up to real-world conditions without compromise.

If you're looking to enhance performance while maintaining efficiency in your designs, this is a must-read.

🔗 Read the full blog here: https://blog.akplastics.com/designing-durable-flow-control-components-with-asahi-kaseis-high-performance-resins

12 consecutive years of raising the bar!Being recognized once is an honor. Being recognized year after year reflects som...
04/23/2026

12 consecutive years of raising the bar!

Being recognized once is an honor. Being recognized year after year reflects something deeper: a culture built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America is proud to be featured by Plastics News as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work. This recognition highlights the people, values, and shared commitment that drive our organization forward every day.

"What I'm most proud of is that this recognition is not built on one program or one moment. It reflects consistent investment in our people through transparent communication, meaningful recognition, strong benefits, development opportunities and a workplace where employees can build long-term careers," said Tom Hanvey, Associate Director of Marketing and Sustainability.

Curious what makes our culture stand out?

📰 Read more in the Plastics News feature:
https://www.plasticsnews.com/special-reports/best-places-to-work/pn-2026-suppliers-asahi-kasei-na/

SPE EAV gave us the chance to step away from day-to-day work and focus on what’s next for our industry.  At the booth an...
04/16/2026

SPE EAV gave us the chance to step away from day-to-day work and focus on what’s next for our industry.

At the booth and throughout the event, discussions centered on practical challenges and how to make progress without compromising long-term goals. Our team always enjoys the opportunity to see customers, partners, and peers in person as we work together to move the world of engineering plastics and mobility forward.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect, and to our team for representing APNA with both technical depth and a clear understanding of customer needs!

Electric vehicles are rewriting the rules. Are your connectors ready? ⚡As the shift toward electric and autonomous vehic...
04/15/2026

Electric vehicles are rewriting the rules. Are your connectors ready? ⚡

As the shift toward electric and autonomous vehicles accelerates, the demands placed on automotive connectors are evolving just as quickly. In our latest blog, we explore how advanced materials are helping manufacturers meet these challenges to enable safer, more efficient, and future-ready connector designs.

👉 Read the full blog here:
https://blog.akplastics.com/the-automotive-connector-revolution-meeting-the-demands-of-electric-autonomous-vehicles

The future of mobility is coming to Troy, Michigan!Asahi Kasei Plastics North America (APNA) is excited to announce our ...
04/09/2026

The future of mobility is coming to Troy, Michigan!

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America (APNA) is excited to announce our attendance at the SPE Plastics in Electric & Autonomous Vehicles Conference 2026 on April 14-15. Taking place at the Detroit Marriott Troy, this event allows industry leaders to come together to explore the materials shaping next-generation transportation.

Asahi Kasei's Hayato Kishigami, Engineering Plastics Development Manager, will be presenting:

"Comprehensive Polyamide and mPPE Material Solutions to Meet the Challenging Requirements of Electrified Drive, Connectors and Battery Systems"

📅 April 15th at 11:30 AM
📍 Conference Hall 2

If you’re attending, we welcome the opportunity to connect. Reach out to us at https://www.asahi-kasei-plastics.com/en/contact/

What if you could improve flame retardancy in your products without the need for halogen and red phosphorus?This blog ex...
04/02/2026

What if you could improve flame retardancy in your products without the need for halogen and red phosphorus?

This blog explores how the LEONA™ SN Series offers a more stable and reliable alternative, delivering consistent flame-retardant performance while supporting safer processing and end-use applications. From enhanced material integrity to improved design confidence, it’s a solution built for today’s demanding environments.

🔗 Learn more about how LEONA™ SN Series is redefining PA66:
https://blog.akplastics.com/leona-sn-series-a-safer-more-reliable-alternative-to-red-phosphorus-for-flame-retardant-pa66

What if one material choice could significantly improve both performance and safety in medical devices?In high-stakes ap...
03/27/2026

What if one material choice could significantly improve both performance and safety in medical devices?

In high-stakes applications, durability and reliability aren’t optional. That’s where advanced materials make the difference.

This blog explores how TENAC™ Q5010 acetal resin delivers a powerful combination of wear resistance, fatigue strength, and long-term performance, helping engineers design components that last longer and offer consistency.

Whether you're focused on extending product life cycles or enhancing patient safety, the right material can unlock new possibilities.

👉 Read the full post here: https://blog.akplastics.com/boost-medical-device-performance-with-tenac-q5010-wear-fatigue-and-safety-in-one

Celebrating 12 years as a Best Place to Work, together!Recently, team members from Asahi Kasei Plastics North America at...
03/26/2026

Celebrating 12 years as a Best Place to Work, together!

Recently, team members from Asahi Kasei Plastics North America attended the Plastics News' awards ceremony, where APNA was named a Plastics News Best Place to Work for the 12th consecutive year.

Receiving this recognition reaffirms that a workplace culture grounded in safety, a commitment to recognizing one another, and a shared focus on continuous improvement isn’t built in a single moment. Rather, it is shaped every day through the actions, collaboration, and dedication of our employees across all locations.
We’re proud of this milestone, and even more energized for what’s ahead.

Here’s to continuing to raise the bar in 2026!

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