Aisan Selects Celanese’s CO2-Based POM for North American Automaker’s Fuel Pumps — Celanese Corporation

Event summary

Aisan Industry Kentucky, a subsidiary of Japan’s Aisan Industry Co., has adopted Celanese’s POM ECO-C, a CO2-captured polyacetal resin, for fuel pump modules supplied to a North American automaker.
Celanese’s POM ECO-C reduces product carbon footprint while maintaining performance, requiring no design or production process changes.
The adoption marks continued momentum for Celanese’s Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) POM in automotive applications.
Celanese reported 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion, employing over 11,000 globally.

The big picture

This deal underscores the growing demand for sustainable materials in automotive manufacturing, particularly as OEMs face increasing pressure to meet carbon neutrality goals. Celanese’s ability to integrate captured CO2 into high-performance polymers positions it as a key supplier in the transition to greener supply chains. The $9.5 billion chemical giant is leveraging its mass-balance CCU platform to support both its Acetyl Chain and Engineered Materials businesses, aligning with broader industry trends toward circular material solutions.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace: How quickly other automakers will follow this shift to CO2-based materials in fuel systems.
Performance Validation: Whether POM ECO-C can maintain long-term reliability in demanding automotive applications.
Regulatory Tailwinds: The extent to which stricter emissions regulations accelerate demand for Celanese’s CCU solutions.