Sabic Innovative Plastics

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — April 25, 2011 — On April 18, SABIC Innovative Plastics was honored by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) with two Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards. The company’s Mount Vernon, Ind., resin unit was recognized for significant manufacturing improvement after it redesigned its facility to simplify and optimize the resin purification process, leading to reduced use of steam and electrical energy. Additionally, the company’s plastics manufacturing plant in Selkirk, NY took the ACC “Exceptional Merit” designation for a recently installed steam turbine generator to capture energy that was previously lost during pressure reduction. These prestigious awards demonstrate SABIC Innovative Plastics’ strong, ongoing investment in sustainable practices to benefit the environment as a whole, communities where it operates and its customers. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — April 18, 2011 — 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. This unique new grade not only delivers unprecedented heat resistance, but also opens vast new design possibilities by providing exceptional dimensional stability for thin-wall molding. Extem UH resin underscores SABIC Innovative Plastics’ ongoing investment in high-end thermoplastic technologies and the company’s proactive efforts to track and address fast-evolving customer needs. View more and related images

LOS ANGELES — April 12, 2011 — Here at the Stadia Design & Technology Expo, booth 2100, 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* Thermoclear* sheet builds on the company’s impressive three decades of success in delivering state-of-the-art materials to help stadium architects and designers improve safety, durability and enable design freedom. With the ability to withstand high winds and heavy snow loads, Ultra-Stiff Lexan Thermoclear sheet was chosen for the free-hanging roof of the UEFA Euro 2012™ Football Championship Stadium in Śląski Chorzów, Poland. This new lightweight, high-performance material is the newest addition to SABIC Innovative Plastics’ growing portfolio of sheet products that have proven their value to customers in over 50 stadiums worldwide. View more and related images

MANNHEIM, Germany — April 6, 2011 — Here at the VDI conference – Booth #74 – 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 targeting new ways to optimize vehicle performance and efficiency, including lightweighting to offset heavy battery packs and shielding in areas of high voltage. View more and related images

MANNHEIM, Germany — April 6, 2011 — Here at the VDI conference – Booth #74 – SABIC Innovative Plastics has announced compelling new findings on the benefits of Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) glazing. Lexan PC automotive glazing has already established itself as a weight reducing technology that can result in lower fuel consumption and lower carbon dioxide emissions. Now, advanced computer analyses of the thermal insulation benefits of Lexan* PC automotive glazing have quantified the material’s potential to reduce the load on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems based on the significantly lower thermal conductivity of PC vs. glass. The new findings underscore the value of using Lexan PC glazing to help drive improved efficiency for conventional, hybrid and electric vehicles. The findings come from the research and development team of Exatec*, LLC, SABIC Innovative Plastics’ dedicated automotive glazing subsidiary. View more and related images

HAMBURG, Germany — April 5, 2011 — 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, while improving the flying experience. These innovative products, together with the company’s extended portfolio of advanced material technologies are helping global aircraft OEMs reduce weight by up to 50 percent, which can conserve fuel and lower emissions; meet tough flame-smoke-toxicity (FST) regulations; reduce overall system costs; and enhance the safety and comfort of the cabin environment. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ growing array of products reinforces the company’s leadership as a global supplier to the aviation sector and demonstrates the transformative power of high-performance plastics. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — March 3, 2011 — 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. Headquartered in Xiamen, China, Leedarson is utilizing the new LNP Konduit compound material as a replacement for aluminum in these heat sinks to achieve key goals: stylish and heat-stable white color without the need for secondary painting; higher productivity through the use of injection molding; and compliance with industry requirements for electrical isolation. By combining superior aesthetics and production advantages with outstanding heat dissipation performance, LNP Konduit compound can help drive adoption of LED lighting and expand its benefits of energy savings and reduced environmental impact. View more and related images

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Feb. 10, 2011 — Increasing regulation, stronger emphasis on patient/provider safety and the shift to cost-effective alternative care delivery are among the top healthcare priorities. Today at MD&M West 2011, booth #1839, SABIC Innovative Plastics is showcasing specialty materials that help medical device manufacturers respond proactively to these trends. The company’s specialty compounds provide fresh approaches to regulatory compliance and the surge in wireless monitoring devices for convenient, less-expensive home and outpatient care. SABIC Innovative Plastics is firmly committed to the medical device industry and is making continuous investments in technologies that help customers meet current and future healthcare challenges. View more and related images

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Feb. 8, 2011 — 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. These high-performance resins helped GE Healthcare address toughening requirements for enhanced patient safety and outcomes, more-efficient care delivery and cost-effectiveness with this innovative device, which brings diagnostic radiology to the patient’s bedside. SABIC Innovative Plastics offers a broad and growing portfolio of healthcare materials that provide solutions to changing regulatory, design and performance requirements facing its customers in the medical equipment sector. The company is exhibiting these advanced material technologies here at MD&M West in booth #1839. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Jan. 12, 2011 — 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. The company’s lightweight, rigid Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) foam, used as the structural core in multi-layer systems for aviation interior components, won the Composites category. According to Aviation Week, winners “represent the best-in-class, potential game-changing innovations.” This achievement illustrates SABIC Innovative Plastics’ strong focus on partnering with aviation industry OEMs to help them succeed by meeting tough safety, regulatory, sustainability and economic requirements. View more and related images