BERLIN, Sept. 21, 2012- At InnoTrans 2012 at the Berlin Messe, Hall 5.1, booth #228, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business showcased GRAMMER Railway Interior GmbH’s tough, new seat back shells and side panels for first-class railcars that comply with Europe’s upcoming CEN/TS 45545 harmonized standard for fire safety. Using SABIC’s new LEXANTM FST (flame-smoke-toxicity) copolymer – which meets requirements for the highest hazard level (HL3) under CEN/TS 45545-2 – SABIC worked with GRAMMER on their development of the seating components two years ahead of the standard’s implementation. Importantly, the LEXAN FST copolymer can be moulded into GRAMMER’s existing tooling, avoiding significant capital costs and provides exceptionally high flow, which enables large parts to be injection molded with high-quality aesthetics. This milestone demonstrates SABIC’s commitment to working side-by-side with rail industry customers to meet their specific needs, while gaining a major competitive advantage and achieving their strategic business goals. View more and related images
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MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 20, 2012- When Fonckel B.V., a start-up company based in the Netherlands, needed expert assistance to turn the stunning design of its Fonckel One lamp – an interactive light emitting diode (LED) luminaire – into a commercial product, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business was there to deliver its world-class customer support. With its robust portfolio of advanced thermoplastics for lighting applications, its Color Innovation Centre offering more than 18,000 color and diffusion effect options, and its application development expertise, SABIC assisted Fonckel with tapping the proven performance and versatility of LEXANTM FXD polycarbonate (PC) resin for use on the lamp’s diffuser cover. On display here at the Strategies in Light Show at SABIC booth #B8, this unique luminaire, the name which means “sparkle” in Dutch, demonstrates SABIC’s ability to precisely meet the specialized needs of its customers by helping them translate their design vision into the right material application. View more and related images
BERLIN, Germany. Sept. 19, 2012- Anticipating the implementation of the pan-European norm for fire safety in rail interiors, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business has expanded its portfolio of high-performance material solutions by adding two new LEXANTM sheet products to its already robust materials portfolio. These new products include LEXAN H6500 sheet, a new PC/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) sheet grade that complies with the upcoming CEN/TS 45545 harmonized standard, and LEXAN H6200 sheet, a new grade that complies with Germany’s DIN norm. Both products have been engineered to help rail customers meet growing demand for enhanced sustainability and advanced thermoplastic technologies with non-chlorinated and non-brominated flame retardance that enhance the design and development of rail interior applications. On display here at InnoTrans 2012 at Berlin Messe, Hall 5.1, booth #228, these industry-leading materials, demonstrate SABIC’s understanding of rail industry priorities and its commitment to proactively develop innovative new solutions to help its customers’ ever-changing needs. View more and related images
PITTSFIELD, Mass., Sept. 18, 2012- SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced new LEXAN™ FST3403 (flame-smoke-toxicity) polycarbonate (PC) copolymer, the first thermoplastic solution for rail seating applications to meet the strictest fire safety requirements under the CEN/TS 45545 standard. Now commercial a full two years before this European standard goes into effect, new high-performance LEXAN FST3403 copolymer – developed specifically for seat back shells and side covers – achieved the highest possible hazard level rating (HL3) under CEN/TS 45545-2 R5. In addition to its exceptional heat release, smoke density and toxicity performance, documented by independent laboratory testing, the LEXAN FST copolymer delivers high flow properties for injection molding large parts with excellent aesthetics and impact strength. Today’s new product launch demonstrates SABIC’s commitment to meeting evolving public safety standards with tailored thermoplastic solutions that support the needs of transportation industry customers. View more and related images
Shanghai, China, Sep. 5, 2012- At a ceremony held in Shenzhen, China on July 25th, SABIC was officially recognized for Voluntary Pollution Control Certification for Electronic Information Products – an important China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) certification – marking the first time a multinational corporation has ever been recognized for this achievement. Jointly presented by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CAAC), the China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), and the China Electronic Standardization Institute (CESI), the certification aims to control and reduce environmental pollution caused by the waste of electronic information products. SABIC’s voluntary participation in the process not only showcases the company’s environmental commitment in China, but also underscores how the company is proactively meeting global customer demand for world-class, environmentally responsible materials. View more and related images
Huntersville, N.C., August 27, 2012- SABIC has opened a new branch of its Polymershapes distribution business in Fairfield, New Jersey, to deliver better and faster service to customers throughout northern New Jersey. The new branch is located at 24 Stewart Place, Suite B, Fairfield. View more and related images
PITTSFIELD, Mass, Aug. 22, 2012- SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that Indian automotive manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), with support from its Tier 1 supplier Plastic Omnium, has developed India’s first injection molded plastic fenders, which are featured on the new critically acclaimed global XUV500 sports utility vehicle (SUV). Upgrading from steel to lightweight, online paintable Noryl GTX* resin helped Mahindra & Mahindra to improve the SUV’s fuel economy, reduce emissions, greatly expand design freedom, and enhance resistance against minor impact. The use of Noryl GTX resin for the fenders helps make the global XUV500 one of the lightest SUVs in its class. This collaboration demonstrates SABIC’s commitment to provide automotive customers with thermoplastic solutions that help drive the development of cutting-edge styling for differentiated designs and improved sustainability through weight-out. View more and related images
Pittsfield, Mass., August 14, 2012- Committed to helping customers differentiate their products and gain a market advantage, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today launched a new breakthrough line of Noryl* SA90 and SA9000 resins that can be used as additives for epoxy and non-epoxy thermoset systems. These advanced new materials address expanding requirements and regulations for printed circuit boards (PCBs), including the call for enhanced sustainability, and exceptional overall cost control. Noryl SA90 and SA9000 resins can also be used by makers of pre-pregs and copper-coated laminates, electrical adhesives, composites and coatings – to significantly boost the performance and sustainability of their existing thermoset products without upgrading to more expensive materials. These innovative Noryl SA resins are the latest additions to SABIC’s broad, customer-centric portfolio of unique, high-purity specialty additives and intermediates. View more and related images
PITTSFIELD, Mass, August 8, 2012- Recognized worldwide as a thought leader on petrochemicals, plastics and new business opportunities in Saudi Arabia, SABIC was recently selected by the prestigious AllWorld Summit@Harvard to present on the future of the Saudi Arabian plastics industry. Richard Crosby, Ph.D., general manager for the Middle East and Africa at SABIC, co-chaired a workshop where he delivered an informative 30-minute presentation entitled, Engineering Thermoplastics in Saudi Arabia, New Opportunities for an Emerging Economy. The presentation focused largely on the growing business opportunities available in Saudi Arabia and described how SABIC is helping customers and entrepreneurs in the country maximize these opportunities for greater market penetration, expansion and growth. View more and related images
PITTSFIELD, Mass, July 24, 2012- SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that it is significantly boosting capacity for its STAMAX* long glass fiber-filled polypropylene (LGFPP) composite resins at its manufacturing facility in Genk, Belgium, to meet rapidly growing demand from automotive customers. Last month, the company began work on a new production line – slated to open in the second half of 2013 – to further its ability to provide a secure and reliable local supply of this high-performance SABIC material. STAMAX LGFPP composite resins give customers a robust combination of properties, while enabling exceptional light weight to provide the potential to improve fuel efficiency and cut emissions. This lighter weight allows for a significantly enhanced carbon and energy footprint over the life of a car or truck compared with traditional materials. The Genk capacity expansion demonstrates SABIC’s commitment to automotive customers worldwide and their need for high-performance sustainable solutions that will enable them to design and produce next-generation vehicles. View more and related images