Sabic Innovative Plastics

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Aug. 31, 2010 — SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that Thomas O’Brien, global product marketing director for healthcare, will be a featured speaker at the AMI International Conference, Medical Grade Polymers 2010, in Philadelphia, PA., Sept. 14-15, 2010. O’Brien will speak on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 11:10 a.m. and will discuss major healthcare industry trends – including component miniaturization, portability, cost-out and patient/staff safety – and how these trends are driving the development and selection of new high-end thermoplastic resins and compounds. O’Brien will also present case studies on several new innovative devices using SABIC Innovative Plastics’ thermoplastic technologies to illustrate how specialty materials are helping OEMs succeed in the increasing competitive global healthcare arena. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Aug. 26, 2010 — Norka, a leading German lighting manufacturer, chose SABIC Innovative Plastics’ extreme-performance Lexan* DMX polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resin for its new line of Luzern 38 tubular luminaires with light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Lexan DMX resin can withstand the hostile, ammonia-rich environments of stables, zoo cages and other animal enclosures, enabling Norka to create a distinctive lighting product for this niche market. Unlike traditional PCs, new Lexan DMX resin provides exceptional clarity and resistance to haze/reduced light transmission and embrittlement from prolonged ammonia exposure for extended luminaire life and reduced energy consumption.With this unique application, Norka and SABIC Innovative Plastics have strengthened their longstanding relationship and demonstrated the market value of continuous innovation in the PC copolymer arena. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Aug. 19, 2010 — SABIC Innovative Plastics is playing a critical role in the conversion of incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) as global requirements for energy-efficient alternatives continue to tighten. The most recent example is the company’s high-tech Lexan* FXD polycarbonate (PC) resin, a technology chosen by OSRAM, a leading global lighting manufacturer, to mold its new line of high-end, retrofit CFL candle bulbs, called the Duluxstar® Mini Candle. OSRAM selected Lexan FXD PC resin for the new bulbs – which offer a much longer life and up to 80 percent lower energy consumption than conventional incandescent versions – for its outstanding performance, aesthetics and safety. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Aug. 12, 2010 — Kitchenware industry leader, Robinson Home Products – home of well-known brands such as Oneida, Sunbeam, Rubbermaid and Crock Pot – has tapped SABIC Innovative Plastics’ eco-engineered Valox iQ* resin for its new Green Street™ line of plastic kitchen utensils. A more sustainable, higher-performance material than traditional resins, Valox iQ resin utilizes upcycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) water bottles, diverting them from already bulging landfills. Equally important, this innovative product delivers the exceptional performance and quality that consumers demand in kitchenware, including heat and chemical resistance, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for food contact, and attractive appearance. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ investment in sustainable technologies helps companies like Robinson Home Products – a SABIC Innovative Plastics customer for over 30 years – achieve business success while promoting environmental protection. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — July 30, 2010 —Mitsubishi MotorsCorporation’s new RVR compact crossoverhas blasted past the competition with front fenders made from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Noryl GTX* resin. The RVR is the second fender success for the Mitsubishi/SABIC Innovative Plastics relationship, which first gave consumers the Delica D:5 minivan in 2007, also sporting front fenders molded from Noryl GTX resin. By replacing steel with this high-performance resin, Mitsubishi slashed weight by almost50 percent and achieved a unique and highly complex geometry to differentiate the new vehicle’s styling and improve pedestrian safetycompliance. Noryl GTX resin continues to capture increased attention in automotivebody panels, underscoring SABIC Innovative Plastics’drive to create new cutting-edge automotive solutions. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— July 29, 2010 — SABIC Innovative Plastics, a world leader in engineering thermoplastic solutions, has collaborated with Swiss software maker KISSsoft AG to take the guesswork out of plastic gear design. To accelerate the trend toward replacing metals with high-performance, durable and versatile thermoplastic compounds, KISSsoft is applying gear sizing calculations for 17 grades of SABIC Innovative Plastics’ LNP* specialty compounds, including high-temperature, internally lubricated and fiber-reinforced grades. Now, engineers and designers can replace trial and error with validated data on parameters such as strength, temperature resistance and tooth flank wear to significantly streamline their gear design process. This new solution can help a wide range of industries – from healthcare and automotive to food services – leverage the advantages of plastic gears to reduce system costs, greatly expand design freedom, lower weight and deliver higher performance. View more and related images

TOKYO — July 21, 2010 — Exatec*, a wholly owned subsidiary of SABIC Innovative Plastics, and ULVAC, a leader in mass-production vacuum technologies, today announced their collaboration to accelerate cost-effective, high-volume production of weatherable, scratch-resistant, plasma-coated Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) resin for vehicle windows. Under the agreement, ULVAC will manufacture turnkey mass production systems that leverage its’ expertise in high-volume vacuum equipment and Exatec’s proprietary plasma coating technology. View more and related images

MIAMI — June 10, 2010 — At the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Expo, Booth 574, SABIC Innovative Plastics is spotlighting its robust, fast-growing portfolio of Lexan* Thermoclear* polycarbonate (PC) sheet systems, which are driving sustainable building designs through energy conservation and improved working/living environments. These lightweight, flame-retardant materials, available in monolithic and multiwall configurations, are used worldwide for roofing, cladding and glazing massive stadiums, hotels, and other impressive structures. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Lexan Thermoclear sheet products can help architects and designers succeed in the lucrative green building space and have potential to contribute to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by providing natural light, optimizing energy performance, and utilizing recycled content. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — June 3, 2010 — Ritter GmbH, a German manufacturer of labware and medical products, has moved ahead of the competition with its award-winning1 Polysteribox® sterilization and transport container, which uses a new Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) healthcare resin grade from SABIC Innovative Plastics. Patient safety concerns have raised the bar for chemical cleaning and autoclave sterilization of reusable medical devices, requiring manufacturers to find new materials that can withstand stronger alkalinity and higher temperatures. As it has done for many customers, SABIC Innovative Plastics developed a special grade of its workhorse Ultem resin to meet Ritter’s need to comply with the new, tougher standards, demonstrating the company’s ongoing efforts to help healthcare customers meet increasingly stringent regulatory, quality and cost mandates. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— June 1, 2010 — In 2010, global cumulative installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity is expected to grow by at least 40 percent, with compounded annual growth estimated at 20 percent1. As demand for solar power rises, SABIC Innovative Plastics is helping to drive the viability of this much sought-after energy source into worldwide mainstream use. Its Noryl* and Lexan* EXL resins offer customers exceptional ease in solar panel use and greater cost-efficiency, and meet stringent global regulatory standards. Applications for SABIC Innovative Plastics’ materials range from PV frames to junction boxes to connectors, and the company continues to focus R&D effortson new back sheet solutions. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ materials contribute to the expansion of solar energy through system innovation, particularly by replacing metal to consolidate parts, reduce maintenance and simplify installation. View more and related images