SABIC Lights the Way on High-End Design Freedom and Weight Out for BritePointe’s New Line of Pioneering Extreme Brightness LED Lamps
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is helping BritePointe, Inc. – a pioneering solid state light emitting diode (LED) lamps and fixtures manufacturer – break ground with innovative new LED luminaires molded using high-performance Cycoloy* and Lexan* resins. - January 26, 2012
SABIC’s Plants in Brazil and Argentina Earn Certification to Produce FDA-Compliant, Biocompatible Resins for Burgeoning S.A. Healthcare Market
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that its manufacturing facilities in Campinas, Brazil and Tortuguitas, Argentina, are now certified to produce U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-compliant and biocompatible resins for the fast-growing South American healthcare market... - January 25, 2012
SABIC to Exhibit Robust, Growing Portfolio of Advanced Material Solutions for Medical Device Applications at MD&M West 2012
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business will exhibit new pioneering materials solutions for today’s leading healthcare device challenges at MD&M West 2012 in Anaheim, Calif., from Feb. 14-16, in booth 1801. The company’s exhibit will underscore its broad and growing portfolio of... - January 25, 2012
SABIC’s Lightweight Xenoy* and Lexan* Resins Deliver All-Day Comfort to the New 3MTM Versaflo™ M-Series Safety Headgear
Because protective gear is only effective when workers use it, 3M™ has designed a new exceptionally comfortable, ergonomic line of hardhats and helmets made with SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business’ lightweight Xenoy* and Lexan* OQ optical quality resins. - December 24, 2011
SABIC to Exhibit Robust, Growing Portfolio of Advanced Material Solutions for Medical Device Applications at MD&M West 2012
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business will exhibit new pioneering materials solutions for today’s leading healthcare device challenges at MD&M West 2012 in Anaheim, Calif., from Feb. 14-16, in booth 1801. The company’s exhibit will underscore its broad and growing portfolio of... - December 24, 2011
SABIC Opens New State-of-the-Art Pilot Facility in Mt. Vernon, Ind., to Streamline Polymer Research and Product Development for Customers
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony here to mark the opening of a new, state-of-the-art pilot facility that will allow chemistry and process development for its high performance polymers (HPP) – Ultem*, Siltem* and Extem* resins – product line. - December 24, 2011
During the Holidays, Versatile Plastics Deck the Halls, Bring Joy to the World and Keep People Connected
From the start of the holiday season through New Year’s Day, plastics, whether hidden under the tree or shining brightly on its branches, make the holidays more exciting, meaningful and fun. The new high-tech electronics that shoppers queue up for – from tablets to smart phones to... - December 24, 2011
SABIC’s New Lexan* EXL Copolymer Boosts Design Freedom for Next-Generation Miniaturized Photovoltaic Systems
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced a new, high-performance Lexan* EXL copolymer resin that addresses the fast-moving trend toward miniaturization of photovoltaic (PV) connectors and junction boxes. - December 24, 2011
SABIC and AmeriLux International Co-Create New Lexapanel* Sheet Standing Seam Solution for Beautiful, Translucent, Eco-Conscious Glazing
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced its new patent-pending Lexapanel* polycarbonate (PC) sheet standing seam technology to give architects and builders exceptional flexibility to create sustainable and beautiful translucent roofing and other glazing elements. - December 24, 2011
SABIC’s Advanced Materials Technologies Help Auto OEMs, Tiers Capture Top Honors, Recognitions at 2011 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that two automotive applications molded from its broad portfolio of thermoplastic materials received top honors at the 2011 Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE®) Automotive Innovation Awards competition – including the coveted Hall of Fame award and the overall Grand Award. In addition, five other applications were recognized as finalists in other categories. - November 18, 2011
SABIC Positioned to Meet Rising Automotive OEM Demand for PP in North America with Official Opening of U.S.-based Compounding Operation
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today celebrated a major milestone with the official opening of its specialty polypropylene (PP) compounding operation at its Bay St. Louis, Mississippi manufacturing site. - November 18, 2011
SABIC Unveils Two New Lexan* PC Films for Secure ID Cards to Guard Against Identity Theft, Damage, and Premature Replacement
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today introduced two new breakthrough Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) film technologies for identification (ID) cards that help simplify integration of additional security features needed to combat identity theft and counterfeiting. - November 18, 2011
SABIC and Chongqing Government Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Build Engineering Thermoplastics Compounding Plant
SABIC’s Third Chinese Manufacturing Investment Announcement in 2011 - November 18, 2011
SABIC Receives 2011 Most Valuable Pollution Prevention Award for Innovation in Sustainability
SABIC was recently honored by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) with a 2011 Most Valuable Pollution Prevention (MVP2) award in Washington, D.C. - October 26, 2011
SABIC Helps Meccano de Mexico Break New Ground with First Concrete Forms Featuring Lightweight, High-Performance LNP* Verton* Composite
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business unit today announced an industry first: new one-piece, reusable concrete forms made from the company’s high-performance LNP* Verton* long glass fiber-reinforced composite. - October 19, 2011
ResMed Helps Patients Breathe Easier with S9™ Series Sleep Therapy Devices Incorporating SABIC’s High-Tech Cycoloy* and Lexan* Resins
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit today announced that ResMed – a global leader in medical products for treating and managing respiratory disorders – has selected Cycoloy* and Lexan* resins to enhance the performance, aesthetics and sustainability of the new ResMed S9™ series of sleep apnea devices. - September 30, 2011
SABIC’s Ultem* PEI Low Moisture Absorption Foam Offers Major Weight-out, Performance & Cost Benefits vs. PMI for Aerospace Applications
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is showcasing the low moisture absorption of Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) foam for composite aircraft structures. - September 24, 2011
SABIC to Join Automotive Innovation Joint Venture INPRO
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced in Berlin today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase an equity stake in INPRO, a joint venture (JV) dedicated to collaborative innovation in automotive production. - September 24, 2011
SABIC Features Space-Age Material Technologies
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is exhibiting high-performance thermoplastic solutions that are helping aviation customers reduce weight and costs, enhance safety and sustainability, and optimize the flying experience. - September 24, 2011
Solar Shading Panels Using SABIC’s Lexan* Sheet Supports City of Westminster College’s Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Goals
New solar shading panels made from lightweight, durable Lexan* Exell* D polycarbonate (PC) sheet from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit, are making a major contribution to energy efficiency and comfort at the new flagship City of Westminster College in central London. - September 24, 2011
Pedestrian Safety Undertray Molded from SABIC’s Xenoy iQ* Resin Helps Ford C-MAX Earn Euro NCAP Five-Star Rating
Xenoy iQ* resin from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit – chosen by Ford for the pedestrian safety system of its 2011 C-MAX multipurpose vehicle (MPV). - August 25, 2011
Insulgard* Security Products’ New FEMA-Compliant Full Lite Architectural Doors Combine Extreme Weather Protection with Improved Ambiance
Insulgard* Security Products – the industry leader in architectural security products – today announced new full lite architectural aluminum security doors that help protect emergency workers and the public from life-threatening hurricanes and tornadoes. - August 20, 2011
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Ultem* PEI Fiber Debuts in Japan Wool Textile Company’s New Work Wear Line, Weaving Together Comfort, Protection
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that its versatile, high-performance Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) fiber has found an important new application in high-end work wear and protective clothing. - July 09, 2011
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Tough Ultem* HU1004 Resin Validated as Top Material of Choice for Multiple Sterilization Capabilities vs. PPSU
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced third-party test results that validate the multiple sterilization capabilities of its remarkably tough Ultem* HU1004 polyetherimide (PEI) resin. - June 23, 2011
SABIC’s Lexan* LUX FR PC Grades Featuring Custom Diffusion and Optimal Luminance Help Light Engine’s LED Tubes Shine
At Chinaplas 2011, Booth 10.2E21, the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC shined a spotlight on its latest win: China-based Light Engine’s selection of customized Lexan* LUX high-diffusion resin grades to produce light-emitting diode (LED) tube lighting for its customer Optiled. - June 09, 2011
SABIC Paints a Bright Future for Laser Direct Structuring with New Custom-Colorable LNP* Thermocomp* Compound
The Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC announced at Chinaplas, booth 10.2E21, the first new custom-colorable LNP* Thermocomp* thermoplastic compound for laser direct structuring (LDS) to save space and reduce the weight of mobile devices. - May 28, 2011
SABIC Showcases at Chinaplas Industry Leadership in Validating PCR Claims to Help Customers Achieve Sustainability Goals
At Chinaplas 2011, booth 10.2E21, the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC announced a new milestone in its expanding sustainability efforts to provide customers with a diverse portfolio of high-performance, environmentally responsible materials. - May 26, 2011
All-New Range Rover Evoque Makes Strong Sustainability Statement with Help from SABIC’s Lightweight Materials
The all-new Range Rover Evoque is in the spotlight at SABIC’s Chinaplas 2011 booth (#10.2E21), underscoring the benefits of lightweight and environmentally responsible materials from the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC. - May 23, 2011
SABIC Announces Polycarbonate Capacity Expansions in Asia to Support Region’s Strong Growth Trajectory
The Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC today announced here at Chinaplas 2011, booth 10.2E21, that it is adding new production lines of the company’s world-renowned Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) resins and films in Shanghai and Nansha, China. These additions are part of the... - May 20, 2011
SABIC Expands Industry’s Broadest Polycarbonate Portfolio with the Introduction of SABIC® PC Resin
Here at Chinaplas 2011, Booth 10.2E21, the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC today announced the addition of SABIC® PC resin to its already expansive polycarbonate (PC) offering, reaffirming the company’s polycarbonate industry leadership. - May 19, 2011
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Newest Extem* UH Resin Meets Hottest Trends for Higher Continuous Use Temperatures and Greater Design Freedom
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced the newest addition to its Extem* UH family of amorphous thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) resins to meet customer requirements for design-friendly materials that deliver high performance at prolonged extreme temperatures. - April 27, 2011
SABIC Innovative Plastics Wins Two ACC Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards for Significant Manufacturing Improvement
On April 18, SABIC Innovative Plastics was honored by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) with two Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards. - April 27, 2011
SABIC Innovative Plastics Scores Big at Stadia Design & Technology Expo with Launch of New Ultra-Stiff Lexan* Thermoclear* Sheet Solutions
SABIC Innovative Plastics continues to lead in the plastics industry with the announcement of its latest polycarbonate (PC) sheet technology for stadium roofing. New Ultra-Stiff Lexan*. - April 23, 2011
New Research by SABIC Innovative Plastics Underscores Importance of Lexan* PC Auto Glazing for Extended EV Range and Reduced Emissions
SABIC Innovative Plastics has announced compelling new findings on the benefits of Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) glazing. - April 23, 2011
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Anti-Static and Low-Gloss/No-Paint Solutions Add Stylish High Quality to Automotive Interiors
SABIC Innovative Plastics has launched two new specialty materials that make creating and maintaining high-quality, attractive automotive interiors much easier. - April 22, 2011
SABIC Innovative Plastics Teams with IAV GmbH to Develop EV & Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Solutions with Advanced Lightweight Thermoplastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced its collaboration with IAV GmbH, a world leader in advanced vehicle and powertrain systems, to develop advanced thermoplastic solutions that can replace metal in electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid powertrain components. Specifically, the two companies are... - April 20, 2011
SABIC Innovative Plastics Flies High at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2011 with Breakthrough Materials Solutions That Meet Critical Industry Needs
Here at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hall B, Booth 5F33, SABIC Innovative Plastics is spotlighting high-performance thermoplastic resin, sheet, foam and composite solutions that are helping aviation customers meet the critical challenges of weight-out, regulatory compliance, and sustainability,... - April 19, 2011
Sabic Innovative Plastics’ Expression 2012 Palette Makes a Splash
SABIC Innovative Plastics has unveiled its new Expression 2012 palette, the company’s fifth-annual portfolio of eye-catching resin colors and special effects to inspire designers and give customers new ways to differentiate their products and stand out from the competition. - March 29, 2011
China’s Leedarson Blazes Trail in LED Lighting with LNP* Konduit* Compound from SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that Leedarson Lighting – a leading end-to-end private label lighting manufacturer and provider of energy saving lighting solutions – has selected LNP* Konduit* thermally conductive compound in a new white formulation to manufacture heat sinks for two of its light-emitting diode (LED) retrofit bulbs. - March 05, 2011
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Specialty Materials Help Medical Device Makers Stay Ahead of Healthcare Trends in Safety, Home Care and Regulation
Increasing regulation, stronger emphasis on patient/provider safety and the shift to cost-effective alternative care delivery are among the top healthcare priorities. - February 12, 2011
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Valox* and Xylex* Resins Help GE Healthcare Nail Ever-Toughening Requirements for New Medical Equipment
Today at MD&M West 2011, SABIC Innovative Plastics announced that GE Healthcare, a global leader in medical technology, has selected Valox* resin for the housing and Xylex* resin for the storage bins of its new Optima XR220amx1 mobile x-ray machine to meet the increasing demands being placed on medical equipment. - February 12, 2011
SABIC Innovative Plastics Wins Aviation Week Suppliers’ Innovation Challenge Award for its Versatile, Lightweight Ultem* PEI Structural Foam
SABIC Innovative Plastics has won an award in Aviation Week’s first annual Suppliers’ Innovation Challenge competition, recognizing new and recent technology developments by tiered suppliers in the aerospace and defense industry. - January 16, 2011
Leviton Electrifies Plug-in Electric Vehicle Market with New Charger Molded from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Sustainable Valox iQ* Resin
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that Leviton Manufacturing, a North American leader in electrical devices and systems, has selected Valox iQ* resin for the housing of its new Evr-Green™ electric vehicle (EV) cord set, a portable charger for EVs. Valox iQ resin – which incorporates up-cycled post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from water bottles and offers molded-in color to avoid secondary painting – significantly enhances the environmental benefits of the Leviton charger. - December 17, 2010
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Geloy* XTW Resin Provides Exceptional Good Looks, Weatherability, and Performance for Zhongcai’s Window Profiles
When Zhongcai Profiles Co. Ltd., Zhejiang, China, needed an advanced materials solution to manufacture color-rich, high-performance window profiles for its building and construction customers, the company turned to SABIC Innovative Plastics. - December 17, 2010
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Noryl GTX* Conductive Resins Offer Greater Dimensional Stability for Larger Automotive Body Panels
SABIC Innovative Plastics has launched its latest high-tech thermoplastic offering – a new family of Noryl GTX* resins – to give global automotive OEMs and tiers a major design advantage. - December 01, 2010
SABIC Innovative Plastics Expands Post-Consumer Recycled Resin Offerings, Empowering Customers to Create More Sustainable Applications
SABIC Innovative Plastics today introduced an expanded portfolio of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content materials here at K 2010, in Hall 6, Stand D42. This comprehensive portfolio, which now includes more than 25 grades spanning six resin families, supports customers’ needs to design a wide variety of more sustainable products. - December 01, 2010
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Extem* UP Resins Crank Up the Heat with Highest Continuous Use Temperature Rating for Unfilled Thermoplastic
At K 2010, in Hall 6, Stand D42, SABIC Innovative Plastics showcased its global technological leadership with another outstanding achievement: one of the industry’s highest continuous use temperature rating for an unfilled thermoplastic material. - December 01, 2010
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Tough Lexan* Sheet for Train Window Frames Helps Plexx Stay on Track with Lower Costs and Streamlined Production
A K 2010, SABIC Innovative Plastics announced that its new ultra-tough, flame-retardant (FR) Lexan* F6000 polycarbonate (PC) sheet has been chosen by Plexx AS, a leading Norwegian plastics converter, to thermoform European passenger train window frames. - December 01, 2010
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ SABIC® STAMAX® Long Glass Fiber PP Helps Hyundai Sonata’s Plastic Door Module Win 2010 SPE Innovation Award
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that its lightweight, high-performance SABIC® STAMAX® long glass fiber polypropylene (LGFPP) resin helped Hyundai-Kia Motors win a coveted Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) 2010 Innovation Award on Nov. 9. - December 01, 2010
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Portfolio of Solutions for Sustainable LED Retrofit Lighting Shines with High-Performance, Style, and Long Life
SABIC Innovative Plastics has launched a new portfolio of specialty resins and compounds that can optimize the performance, lifespan and aesthetics of light-emitting diode (LED) retrofit lighting. - December 01, 2010