AGY and Orion Compounding Co-Develop Advanced Nylon PA 12 with S2 Glass® Fiber Reinforcement

AIKEN, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGY, the leading U.S. manufacturer of high-performance glass fiber reinforcements, and Orion Compounding, a leader in custom-engineered thermoplastic compounds, have co-developed a next-generation Nylon PA 12 reinforced with AGY’s S2 Glass fiber. The new material delivers a unique combination of strength, toughness, and processing versatility.

This collaboration brings together AGY’s proven S2 Glass fiber and Orion’s compounding expertise to address growing demand for high-performance thermoplastics across aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical device markets. The result is a reinforced PA 12 compound that significantly enhances mechanical performance while maintaining the lightweight processing benefits of nylon resins.

Key Performance Enhancements of the S2 Glass fiber PA 12 Include:

• Up to 15% increase in tensile strength
• 13%+ improvement in tensile and flexural modulus
• 23%+ increase in elongation at break
• 25%+ improvement in impact strength
• Capability to produce transparent / translucent parts in PA 12

"This co-development with Orion underscores AGY’s commitment to advancing the performance of engineering thermoplastics," said Patrick Hunter, EVP at AGY. "By incorporating S2 Glass fiber into Nylon PA 12, we are delivering a breakthrough material solution for demanding applications."

Ryan Divens, Director of Business Development for Orion Compounding, added: "Working alongside AGY, we have developed a material that provides superior mechanical strength with the added benefit of transparency when needed. This S2 Glass fiber PA 12 will allow customers to design parts with both high performance and unique visual properties."

Product designers can learn more about S2 Glass at www.agy.com or contact Orion Compounding at www.orioncompounding.com to discuss the new material and request samples for product development.

About AGY

AGY is a leading innovator and manufacturer of specialty glass fibers enabling high-performance composite solutions for aviation, defense, electronics, artificial intelligence, digital connectivity and architecture applications that are integral to civilian life and critical to the national security supply chain. Headquartered in Aiken, SC, AGY is the singular remaining specialty glass fiber manufacturer in the United States. Flexible production operations, R&D teams, and a product innovation center allow AGY to customize material solutions and develop next-generation products for clients globally.

About Orion Compounding

Orion Compounding is a premier developer of custom-engineered thermoplastic compounds designed to meet the most demanding performance requirements across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer goods. With a focus on innovation, flexibility, and customer collaboration, Orion delivers high-quality, tailored solutions that enhance material performance and support advanced product development.