As of mid-June 2025, the methyl n-amyl ketone (MAK) market is facing significant pressure, with prices falling in India and the U.S. due to weak demand from the automotive and coatings sectors. Declining acetone prices and industrial slowdown have further impacted MAK’s value. Analysts expect continued softness in the market, urging cautious inventory and procurement strategies until industrial activity recovers.
The market for methyl n-amyl ketone (MAK) is in a major slump as of mid-June 2025, with prices starting to decline in key markets such as the US and India. Its primary downstream industries, particularly the automotive industry have depressed MAK's price due to...
Selenis has effectively manufactured recycled PET chips using terephthalic acid sourced from Circ®, a textile-to-textile recycler based in Virginia. The chip production took place through a series of batches at Selenis' pilot plant in San-Giorgio, Italy. By utilizing inputs recovered from polycotton textile waste, Selenis has created high-quality PET chip, which has been further processed into DTY yarn. This yarn will play a crucial role in product development as Circ prepares for additional capsule launches. Selenis is leveraging the success of this initial collaboration phase and is committed to advancing towards an offtake partnership to support Circ's inaugural industrial facility.
Eduardo Santos, Head of Corporate Strategy at Selenis, remarked that the monomer synthesis showed a performance comparable to virgin terephthalic acid. He expressed optimism about the consistent quality of Circ's monomer output and anticipated future commercial success. Santos pointed out that the Circ partnership complements Selenis's existing mission and goals for a more sustainable textile industry. He further stated their anticipation of expanding upon this collaboration and providing support for Circ's forthcoming commercial production trials.
