Selenis North America Confirms Unchanged Operations Amid Alpek’s Plant Shutdown

Selenis North America has reassured stakeholders that its operations in Cedar Creek, North Carolina, remain unaffected by the recent announcement by Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V. regarding the closure of its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling facility in the same area.

According to a statement from the Portugal-based ImatosGil Group (IMG), the parent company of Selenis North America, the planned shutdown of Alpek’s Cedar Creek facility will not have any impact on Selenis’s activities in the region. Selenis North America, in partnership with Syre, is continuing with the development of its new textile-to-textile recycling plant, which remains unaffected by Alpek’s decision.

“Selenis North America remains fully committed to our activities in Cedar Creek, where we continue to operate independently and without disruption,” Selenis North America said in the statement. “Our site is not affected by Alpek’s announcement, and we are actively advancing a robust development and investment plan aimed at reinforcing our long-term presence and capacity in the region.”

The company emphasized that this strategic initiative underscores its commitment to providing innovative specialty polyester products while contributing to the local economy. “Cedar Creek plays a vital role in our North American operations, and we are confident in its potential as a center of manufacturing excellence,” Selenis added.

Based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Selenis North America is a global producer of polyester and copolyester polymers. The company is highly focused on sustainability, with an emphasis on producing resins containing up to 50% recycled content and offering fully recyclable products within the PET stream.

Source: Selenis