19 Oct 2022
SABIC Press Kit K 2022
SABIC will highlight its commitment to circular, sustainable solutions designed to eliminate plastic waste and support the shift to product electrification under its theme of ‘Making the change real’ at this year’s K Show, the leading industry trade show for plastics and rubber.
SABIC will demonstrate how chemistry is making a remarkable difference across industries and driving tangible change. This year, its solutions will emphasize two key areas: the circular economy for plastics and a clean air economy through the transition to product electrification.
K 2022: SABIC addresses global challenges with sustainable and circular solutions under the theme of ‘Making the change real’
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is demonstrating at K 2022 from October 19 to 26 in Düsseldorf, Germany, how advanced polymer chemistry is making a distinct difference across industries, especially as OEMs, brand owners and converters strive to reduce their climate impact. Under the theme of ‘Making the change real’, the company’s solutions on display emphasize two key areas: accelerating the implementation of a circular plastics economy, and creating a clean-air economy by driving the transition to product electrification.
Mars, SABIC and Landbell partner in closed loop initiative for KIND® snack bar packaging based on certified circular PP
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry has joined forces with MARS and Landbell in an advanced recycling project designed to close the loop on flexible packaging using certified circular polypropylene (PP) from the company’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. In a joint initiative with major market players, biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film based on SABIC’s certified circular PP from feedstock recycling of post-consumer, used plastics will be introduced by Mars in the packaging of their KIND® primary healthy snack bar brand.
SABIC to showcase its broad expertise in TRUCIRCLE™ solutions for more sustainable packaging at K 2022
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is addressing the challenges of the packaging industry with an extensive display of advanced material and technology solutions at K 2022, demonstrating the feasibility of combining exceptional sustainability with outstanding durability and aesthetics. Over the past three years, the company has been collaborating with numerous leading players across the packaging value chain, focusing on five key drivers in the market: waste reduction, use of certified circular polymers, closed-loop solutions and ocean-bound plastic, use of certified renewable feedstock, and enhanced functionality and consumer appeal. The products and samples on display at Booth D42 in Hall 6 during the show from October 19 to 26 at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, align closely with SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ program and demonstrate how dedicated industrial partnerships are accelerating the journey towards real circularity without compromising product performance.
Electrification solutions under BLUEHERO™ initiative headline SABIC’s automotive and transportation showcase at K 2022
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is showcasing at K 2022 a wide range of exhibits and applications based on its thermoplastic materials and solutions covering the automotive and larger transportation sector, which can support carbon emissions reduction, vehicle efficiency and performance enhancements and the creation of vehicles that meet the needs of today and tomorrow.
SABIC’s exhibit of sustainable material solutions for consumer goods at K 2022 meets a growing demand for renewability, recyclability, aesthetics and functionality
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is showcasing a broad selection of sustainable and circular material solutions for functional, safe and aesthetic consumer goods (CG) and home appliances at K 2022. Application examples on display at Booth D42 in Hall 6 during the show from October 19 to 26 in Düsseldorf, Germany, are demonstrating the trends in the market across four key driving needs: waste reduction, circularity, use of renewable feedstock, and enhanced consumer appeal. Many of them have been developed in dedicated collaboration with value chain partners and align closely with SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ program to accelerate the journey towards real circularity without compromising product performance and cost efficiency.
SABIC to showcase its broad expertise in electrical & electronics solutions at K 2022
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is addressing the challenges of the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry with an extensive display of advanced material and technology solutions at K 2022, demonstrating the feasibility of combining exceptional sustainability with outstanding durability and aesthetical properties.
SABIC spotlights advanced material solutions for an expanding global hygiene and healthcare market at K 2022
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry answers the needs of the hygiene and healthcare industry at K 2022 with a broad exhibit of differentiated material solutions, application samples targeting improved functionality, sustainability, safety, design, cost, patient and consumer convenience. A growing global population with an increasing female workforce and elderly people is creating a rising demand for healthcare and hygiene products that require innovative material solutions. This coincides with higher rates of obesity and other illnesses, and an increased awareness for healthcare associated infections (HCAI) and tighter governmental regulations for consumer protection.
SABIC demonstrates its expertise in the building & construction market at K 2022 with solutions for enhanced sustainability and energy efficiency
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, invites visitors of the company’s booth D42 in Hall 6 during K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany (October 19–26) to experience a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance polymer solutions for the building & construction (B&C) industry. An increased global population and growing urbanization has created a dramatically rising demand for more sustainable, resource and energy efficient material solutions.
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ABOUT SABIC
SABIC is a global diversified chemicals company, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It manufactures on a global scale in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, making distinctly different kinds of products: chemicals, commodity and high performance plastics, agri-nutrients and metals.
SABIC supports its customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end-use applications such as construction, medical devices, packaging, agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation and clean energy.
SABIC recorded a net profit of SR 23 billion (US$ 6.15 billion) in 2021. Sales revenues for 2021 totaled SR 174 billion (US$ 46.6 billion). Total assets stood at SR 318 billion (US$ 84.9 billion) at the end of 2021. Production in 2021 stood at 58 million metric tons.
The company has more than 31,000 employees worldwide and operates in around 50 countries. Fostering innovation and a spirit of ingenuity, SABIC has 10,090 patents and pending applications, and has significant research resources with innovation hubs in five key geographies – USA, Europe, Middle East, South Asia and North Asia.
Case Studies
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
With a growing and urbanizing world population, the demand for more sustainable, innovative, high quality building & construction solutions continues to increase.
CONSUMER GOODS
A growing global population & rapidly increasing middle class are driving rapid expansion in the consumer goods industry. Plastics play a huge role, with manufacturers continuously striving to create sustainable solutions that are light, durable & recyclable whilst offering high performance & design freedom, enabling them to set their brands apart in this very competitive market.
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
Electrical – shifting requirements and more sustainable solutions are driving change at every level. Electrification of society has presented new challenges to build out the infrastructure to support this shift by making electrical vehicles, smart grid solutions and connected devices more powerful and cost-effective.
Electronics - are being woven more and more deeply into the fabric of everyday life. The Internet of Things is building technology into our cities, homes, offices and automobiles, creating a new generation of smart devices. At the same time, the fierce pace of development and competition in the electronics market drives a constant demand for thinner, lighter, more energy-efficient devices.
To meet these challenges, manufacturers need to make products that are cost-effective to produce, yet meet consumers’ expectations for style, ease of use and sustainability. SABIC’s materials are the foundation for the next generation of electronic devices.
HYGIENE AND HEALTHCARE
As a global market-facing organization dedicated to hygiene and healthcare applications, SABIC is committed to fulfilling the requirements of an expanding market and supporting customers’ needs with innovative, sustainable, efficient, and reliable solutions that meet the stringent requirements of the industry with a vision to deliver optimal safety and comfort.
ADVANCED PACKAGING
SABIC is committed to the packaging industry with its advanced material portfolio and technology solutions designed to help the value chain create sustainable packaging to increase performance and reduce waste in the global food supply & in protecting goods while increasing recyclability.
TRANSPORTATION
The way we move around the earth is changing, with manufacturers striving to enhance transportation/vehicle experiences and reduce environmental impact. Plastics and knowledge in applying them are integral to advancing those goals. SABIC can help with the right materials, solutions and expertise – paving the way for more sustainable transportation and a lower carbon future.
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