Who Owns Zytel?
Zytel is a nylon engineering resin brand owned by Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), used in automotive, electrical, and industrial applications. Originally a DuPont brand, it moved to Celanese in November 2022 with the $11 billion acquisition of DuPont's Mobility and Materials business.
Zytel Timeline
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Who Owns Zytel?
- Parent Company: Celanese Corporation
- Ownership Type: Brand division
- Acquisition Year: 2022
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock Ticker: New York Stock Exchange: CE
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zytel | Celanese Corporation | Brand division |
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History of Zytel
- Founded: 1941
- Founders: DuPont nylon research (Wallace Carothers team)
- Acquired by Celanese Corporation: 2022
Zytel traces to DuPont's nylon program led by Wallace Carothers, whose team invented nylon 66 in 1935; the Zytel trade name became DuPont's flagship polyamide resin line through the postwar decades.
The brand expanded across PA6, PA66, high-temperature nylons, and long-chain polyamides for automotive, electrical, and consumer parts.
When DuPont sold its Mobility and Materials business to Celanese in November 2022 for $11 billion, Zytel moved with it and now anchors Celanese's nylon portfolio alongside Celanyl, Frianyl, and Ecomid.
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About Celanese Corporation
What does Celanese make?
Acetyl chain products such as acetic acid and vinyl acetate monomer, plus engineered polymers including nylon, acetal, liquid crystal polymer, and thermoplastic elastomers.
Is Celanese publicly traded?
Yes. It trades on the NYSE under ticker CE.
Did Celanese buy DuPont brands?
Yes. Celanese acquired DuPont's Mobility and Materials business in November 2022 for $11 billion, adding brands such as Zytel, Hytrel, Crastin, and Vamac.
Did Celanese sell businesses recently?
Yes. It sold the Micromax business to Element Solutions in February 2026 and an additional 19 percent of the Nutrinova joint venture to Mitsui in 2026 as part of a deleveraging program.
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Who is the CEO of Celanese?
Scott Richardson, president and chief executive officer.
- Founded: 1918
- Headquarters: Irving, Texas, USA
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock: New York Stock Exchange: CE
- Revenue: Approximately $9.5 billion (FY2025)
- Employees: Approximately 12,000
Where Is Zytel Made / Based?
- Headquarters: Irving, Texas, USA
Zytel Categories & Tags
Brands Owned by Celanese Corporation
Industrial MaterialsCelanese
Owned by Celanese Corporation
The chemicals and engineered materials brand of Celanese Corporation, spanning acetyl products and specialty polymers.
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The acetal copolymer (POM) brand of Celanese, used in gears, fuel systems, and precision engineered parts.
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The thermoplastic vulcanizate brand of Celanese, a rubber-like polymer used in automotive seals, appliances, and medical parts.
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Industrial MaterialsVectra
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The liquid crystal polymer (LCP) brand of Celanese, used in thin-wall electronic connectors and high-heat precision parts.
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Zytel Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Decades of OEM specifications and approvals
- +Broadest nylon grade range in the Celanese portfolio
- +Automotive and electrical design-ins
Considerations
- -Nylon pricing pressure from Asian capacity
- -Automotive production cyclicality
- -Competes in commodity resin markets alongside specialty grades
Frequently Asked Questions About Zytel
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Sources & Further Reading
- Celanese Engineered Materials
- Celanese Corporation company page - /companies/celanese
Competitors to Zytel
No direct competitors found in the same category. This could be because Zyteloperates in a unique market segment or we're still building our competitor database.
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