21 Jun 2012
Commitment to dairy market reinforced with the introduction of new SABIC® HDPE grade
Sittard, the Netherlands - June 21, 2012 - With the introduction of SABIC® HDPE B5260ULS, processors are provided with a new blow molding grade typically developed for the production of bottles, such as milk, as well as other dairy products and juices. The principal target of the grade is bottles for UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) and sterilized milk that are produced on high-speed extrusion blow molding lines, especially in southern European countries.
18 Jun 2012
SABIC and VU University Amsterdam (VU) collaborate on new solar thermal technology that can lead to significant sustainable energy gains in the future
Sittard, the Netherlands - June 18, 2012 - Customers in the future will benefit from lighter weight, more efficient and lower cost solar thermal panels as a result of an exclusive, worldwide agreement between SABIC and VU University Amsterdam (VU). The objective of the collaboration is to develop and commercialize the university’s technology invention to keep the temperature in solar energy collectors under control.
15 Jun 2012
Scheikundige X-Factor 2013 wordt ondersteund door SABIC
Sittard - 15 juni 2012 - Om het belang van Scheikunde in het middelbaar onderwijs te onderstrepen en aankomend talent te ondersteunen, zal SABIC gastheer zijn van de 34ste Nationale Scheikundeolympiade in 2013.
14 Jun 2012
SABIC Leads the Curve with First Polycarbonate BIPV Panels Featuring Design Flexibility, Thermal Insulation & Energy Production in One Solution
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – June 14, 2012 – With approximately 70 gigawatts (GW) of cumulative global installations, PV systems represent the third most important renewable energy source – after hydroelectric and wind power – in terms of capacity1. As demand for solar power rises, SABIC is helping to drive the feasibility and integration of this increasingly preferred energy source by launching today the first polycarbonate (PC) building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) panels for roofing, cladding and glazing applications. This new innovative solution from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business, called Lexan* BIPV panel, provides architects and builders with enhanced design freedom, thermal insulation, easy installation and energy production in a single, integrated solution. Created through a close collaboration between SABIC and Solbian Energie Alternative, an innovative flexible photovoltaic (PV) production company, Lexan* BIPV panels combine tough, lightweight, transparent Lexan Thermoclear* PC sheet with flexible PV laminated crystalline cells from Solbian and are available in a broad range of structures, configurations and colors. Lexan BIVP panels demonstrate SABIC’s deep commitment to its customers by supporting the evolving trends and environmental needs for more sustainable designs while driving improved material technologies in the building and construction industry.
13 Jun 2012
SABIC Showcases its Commitment to Fueling New Materials Innovations for Solar Power Customer Applications at Intersolar Europe 2012
MUNICH, Germany — June 13, 2012 — Here at Intersolar Europe 2012 (booth A5.530), SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is showcasing its extensive and growing portfolio of specialty thermoplastics designed to support major trends in solar applications. Highlighting the applications on display is the solar industry’s first polycarbonate (PC) building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) panels for roofing, cladding and glazing, which illustrates the company’s continuing commitment to advancing customer’s sustainable energy generation through more efficient solar power. In addition, Intersolar attendees can learn more about how SABIC’s world-class materials solutions are helping customers around the world co-innovate improvements to photovoltaic (PV) systems, part consolidation and simplified maintenance.
5 Jun 2012
SABIC reinforces local presence and customer support by appointing Country Leader in Italy
Sittard, the Netherlands – June 5, 2012 – SABIC has appointed Country Leaders across Europe to ensure that customers take full advantage of SABIC’s global assets and local expertise. Recently, Daniele Petrini was appointed as the Country Leader in Italy; this appointment is connected to our aim to establish a closer cooperation between SABIC’s business and sales operations in polyolefins (Polymers business) and engineering thermoplastics. The new structure will ensure a common approach that will be focused on supporting the needs of local markets and customers.
1 Jun 2012
SABIC is First Company in History of PLASTPOL to be Honored with Two Awards for Best Material Ingenuity and Best Stand Design
KIELCE, Poland – June 1, 2012 – At PLASTPOL 2012, Poland’s largest international plastics and rubber processing exhibition, SABIC became the first company in the event’s 16-year history to win two awards, highlighting the company’s culture of ingenuity and history of successful innovation. Specifically, SABIC received the coveted Best Material Ingenuity award for its globally renowned Valox iQ* resin, which promotes sustainability by incorporating up-cycled post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) water bottles. In addition, the company’s impressive, two-story, 130-square-meter exhibit (stand E-7) was honored with Best Stand Design. These prestigious awards underscore SABIC’s focus on continuously challenging the status quo with better ways to serve its customers around the world.
25 May 2012
SABIC Invests in Lexan* Multiwall Sheet Capacity in India to Expand Customer Access to Advanced Roofing and Glazing Materials
CHENNAI, India – May 25, 2012 – Today at Roof India 2012 SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is once again demonstrating how it is powering the long-term commercial success of its customers with the announcement of a capacity investment in India. Specifically, the company will open a state-of-the-art Lexan* multiwall sheet production line at its Vadodara, India manufacturing facility to provide customers in the country and the greater Asia with a fast, reliable source of these high-performance materials. This new line will help meet rising customer demand in the region for SABIC’s high performance Lexan Thermoclear* multiwall polycarbonate (PC) sheet products used for roofing and glazing in the building & construction and greenhouse sectors.
25 May 2012
Customers benefit from innovative materials and technologies for wide range of applications on show at SABIC stand during Plastpol exhibition
Kielce, Poland – 25 May, 2012 – Sustainability + Performance is the theme of SABIC’s stand E-7 at the international Plastpol 2012 trade fair from 29 May to 1 June. SABIC will highlight solutions in established and new market sectors - including consumer goods, LED lighting, packaging, infrastructure and healthcare – to demonstrate how processors and end-users of its wide range of thermoplastic polymers and compounds can create applications that meet tough performance targets while being advantageous in terms of resource usage.
16 May 2012
Converters save time and energy as SABIC extends range of SABIC® PP Qrystal high clarity polypropylenes
Sittard, the Netherlands – May 29, 2012 – To meet the need of converters for materials that deliver better finished products and that can be produced cost-effectively, SABIC has developed two new high clarity SABIC® PP Qrystal polypropylenes. These random copolymers, typically for injection moulding, were specially designed with unique flow behavior, providing processors with the flexibility to produce parts faster and with lower energy consumption.
9 May 2012
SABIC launches multimillion euro investment at Geleen production site
Sittard, the Netherlands – May 9, 2012 – Over the next eighteen months, SABIC will invest 135 million euros in safety, energy conservation and the environment at their production site in Geleen. The goal of the investment is to ensure a safer, more competitive and more energy efficient cracker that is better for the environment. On April 11, an upgrade project was officially launched that will transform the Naphtha Olefins4 cracker into one of the best crackers in Europe in terms of safety, durability and cost efficiency. The Geleen investment fits in perfectly with SABIC’s growth strategy of becoming the market leader in the chemical industry.
8 May 2012
SABIC’s Sustainable Solutions Spotlight at PLAST 2012 Helping Customers Achieve Environmental Goals for Growth
MILAN, Italy — May 8, 2012 — SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is showcasing here at PLAST 2012 its broad and deep portfolio of industry-leading sustainable materials that help customers design, develop and differentiate environmentally responsible products in three key ways. These include: cutting weight to lower energy usage; reducing waste and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions through up-cycling of post-consumer plastic; and providing exceptional flame-smoke-toxicity performance without the use of halogenated additives. Teaming up with Guzman Global, SABIC’s distribution partner in Italy, the company is exhibiting these resin solutions at the Guzman Global stand, Hall 9, Stand B61, with a theme of Sustainability + Performance. Working with Guzman to supply its high-performance engineered materials – combined with unmatched technological expertise and value-added services – SABIC is committed to helping customers advance their sustainability objectives and power their competitive advantage with solutions for more sustainable design.
