Press Releases from SABIC Innovative Plastics (122 total)
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Exatec** Team Opens Window to New World of Light We …
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Exatec** Team Opens Window to New World of Light Weight Auto Glazing with Unique Injection-Compression Molding Simulation
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – August 27, 2008 — With the latest advances in design and aerodynamics and the increasing use of lightweight materials for improved fuel efficiency, the use of transparent polycarbonate (PC) window surfaces is expected to increase in the years to come. In response to this…
SABIC Innovative Plastics Names Marco Dalmino Country Manager, Italy
MILAN, Italy – August 26, 2008 – SABIC Innovative Plastics has appointed Marco Dalmino to country manager, Italy, where he is responsible for all commercial activities in the region.
“Italy is an important region for SABIC Innovative Plastics, with major companies operating in the automotive, lighting, electrical and appliances segments", said Dalmino. “We have built a strong reputation with our customers based on our innovation and advanced technology excellence, combined with…
SABIC Innovative Plastics Announces VDE Certification
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – August 5, 2008 – To help household appliance manufacturers accelerate time to market by streamlining regulatory approvals, SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced a full portfolio of flame-retardant materials that have achieved certification from VDE (Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik e.V), a German testing organization. Because these 10 materials have successfully passed VDE’s stringent testing for compliance with the IEC 60335 standard for unattended household…
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Healthcare Resin Portfolio
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Healthcare Resin Portfolio Enables Biorep® to Bring a Distinctive Diabetes Treatment to the Market Quickly & Efficiently
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – July 8, 2008 – The World Health Organization reports that close to 177 million people worldwide currently suffer from diabetes and this figure is expected to more than double by 2030. However, getting new treatments to patients can be complex and time-consuming, especially for…
Next-Generation Noryl GTX* Resins “Close the Gap” on Large Automotive Thermo …
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – June 25, 2008 – As steel prices go up, SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Noryl GTX* family of resins continue to go global by “closing the gap” on large automotive parts with the launch of its new next-generation conductive Noryl GTX PPO/polyamide resin. The company’s new Noryl GTX resin delivers 25 percent lower coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) than previous grades, enabling higher-precision gap management for…
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Xtreme LNP* Starflam* Compounds Boost Short-term He …
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Xtreme LNP* Starflam* Compounds Boost Short-term Heat Performance at Cost Advantage
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – June 17, 2008, 2008 – To provide electrical device and connector manufacturers with a lower-cost alternative to traditional materials like thermosets or special high heat polymers, while delivering excellent short-term heat performance, SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced new Xtreme LNP* Starflam* specialty compounds. These polyamide (PA)-based materials, can reduce system…
SABIC Innovative Plastics Launches New High-End Lexan* SD Films for Electronic I …
SABIC Innovative Plastics Launches New High-End Lexan* SD Films for Long-Lasting, Compromise-Resistant Electronic ID Cards
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – June 12, 2008 – Identity theft, border security, and other threats are expanding the use of electronic identity cards that can resist compromise, last for up to 10 years, and incorporate a variety of sophisticated graphic technologies, such as laser marking. To meet these requirements, SABIC Innovative Plastics has…
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Dazzling Visualfx* Resins Help Duncan Toys Put a Ne …
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – June 9, 2008 – Everyone knows the yo-yo. A toy to some, but the object of seriously intense competitions to many, where contestants fiercely battle it out to be the next world champions. Simple in design and yet a magical, dancing, spinning work of art in the hands of an expert. And thanks to the experts at Duncan Toy Company – “The Original; World’s…
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Lexan* Thermoclear* Glazing Is Used for UEFA Euro 2 …
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – June 6, 2008 – With less than a day before the start of the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2008™), the largest football event in the world following the World Cup, Europe’s stadiums are set to host thousands of eager fans. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ high performance Lexan* Thermoclear* sheet is used for the roofs of four renovated or newly built stadiums for the…
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Ultra-Pure Stat-Loy* Compounds
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Ultra-Pure Stat-Loy* Compounds Provide Huge “Clean” Plastics Solution to Semicon Industry
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – May 29, 2008 – As consumers demand more power and functionality from electronics, the semiconductor industry strives to fit more functionality onto existing integrated circuits, or “chips.” The next-generation of chip manufacture is a photolithography process using argon-fluoride (ArF) laser technology. However, adoption of ArF lasers was delayed by the…
SABIC Innovative Plastics Wins 2007 National ENERGY GLOBE Award for Brine Recove …
SABIC Innovative Plastics Wins 2007 National ENERGY GLOBE Award for Brine Recovery Project at Bergen op Zoom Facility
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – May 27, 2008 – SABIC Innovative Plastics was named the national ENERGY GLOBE Award overall winner for The Netherlands in recognition of its Brine Recovery project in Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands. Yesterday, at the EU Parliament in Brussels, the company was honored for its efforts…
SABIC Innovative Plastics Names Charlie Crew President and CEO
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – May 20, 2008 – SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that Charlie Crew has been promoted to president and CEO of the company, effective immediately. Crew will lead the multi-billion-dollar engineering thermoplastics business with operations in more than 25 countries and over 10,500 employees worldwide. Crew succeeds Brian T. Gladden who left the company to pursue other opportunities.
“We are pleased to name a proven, influential…
Fenders Made with SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Noryl GTX* Resins
Fenders Made with SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Noryl GTX* Resins Debut in China on Dongfeng Peugeot’s First Car for China
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – May 14, 2008 – Auto body panels molded from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ high-tech Noryl GTX* resins continue to augment their global market penetration as automakers from around the world increasingly seek the innovative, high-performance benefits the resins provide. For more than seven years, Peugeot has…
SABIC Innovative Plastics Debuts First Non-halogenated FR Film to Help Electroni …
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – May 6, 2008 – Taking existing environmental restrictions, such as the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, a step farther, several global electronics manufacturers are voluntarily reducing halogenated additives in their products to benefit the environment. Helping to support this, SABIC Innovative Plastics today introduced EFR 735 film, the company’s first thermoplastic film made without the use of brominated or chlorinated flame-retardants.…
SABIC Innovative Plastics Expands Local Manufacturing and Application Developmen …
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – April 23, 2008 – China’s thriving economy is driving demand across multiple industries for fast access to high-performance plastics and value-added development services. At Chinaplas 2008, Stand #W2G31, SABIC Innovative Plastics announced a multi-pronged strategy to meet these customer needs through expansion of local expertise and product fulfillment. The company is adding significant production capability to its plant in Pudong, Shanghai: a new facility…
Special Resin Colors and Effects from SABIC Innovative Plastics Help European Au …
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – April 10, 2008 – As European automakers seek to enhance the perception of space, style, and value in smaller cars and add luxury to high-end vehicles, they are turning to SABIC Innovative Plastics’ special resin colors and effects. Among the latest trends is the use of translucent and transparent resins paired with underlying textures and patterns to create eye candy from ordinary interior components…
SABIC Innovative Plastics Offers Customers New Insight into the Latest Automotiv …
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – April 10, 2008 – As a key material supplier for the automotive industry, SABIC Innovative Plastics works side-by-side with customers to help them deliver business success. One important aspect of this relationship is the annual Auto Trend Watch Program, through which SABIC Innovative Plastics regularly shares its strong market insights, research, and expertise in automotive design trends with customers. Current trends include double-curved glazing…
SABIC Innovative Plastics Launches Expression 2009
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands — April 10, 2008 — Plastics have always been notable for their diverse performance capabilities. Now, SABIC Innovative Plastics is opening a world of new design possibilities for its plastics through the latest trends in colors, effects, and textures. The Expression 2009 palette aims to help customers tap into the power of aesthetics to evoke emotions, achieve differentiation, and create instant brand recognition.
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SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Lexan* XHR Sheet Helps Aircraft OEMs Meet New Heat …
HAMBURG, Germany — April 2, 2008 — SABIC Innovative Plastics introduces the new Lexan* XHR6000 (extremely low heat release) sheet to help aircraft manufacturers meet safety, aesthetic, and performance requirements in business- and first-class seating and other interior components, while at the same time improving passenger comfort. This new product fully complies with the Ohio State University (OSU) 65/65 standard and flame/smoke toxicity regulations, avoiding the need for waivers, and…
SABIC Innovative Plastics Premieres at the 2008 Hamburg Aircraft Interiors Show
Inaugural Appearance Demonstrates Continued Industry Commitment While Touting New Solutions for 2008
HAMBURG, Germany — April 2, 2008 – SABIC Innovative Plastics, formerly GE Plastics, today makes its aviation industry debut at the 2008 Aircraft Interiors Expo, from April 1 – 3, here in Hamburg, Germany. While the company has a new name, SABIC Innovative Plastics’ commitment to the aviation industry, investment in research & development, and world-class talent remains…
SABIC Innovative Plastics Begins Producing Long Glass Fiber-Reinforced Composite …
CHUNG-JU, Korea — March 31, 2008 — To provide enhanced service and support for customers in Korea and Asia – the fastest-growing market in the world – SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced the opening of a major production line at its Chung-Ju, Korea facility. The new line will produce LNP* Verton* long glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites, which are widely used across the burgeoning automotive, telecommunications, and appliance industries in Asia.…
Potable Water Certifications for SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Hydrostable Noryl* …
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands — March 27, 2008 — Manufacturers of products that come in contact with potable water must navigate through a multitude of regulations, which can delay time to market. SABIC Innovative Plastics has proactively and voluntarily obtained potable water certifications for its hydrostable Noryl* resins to help manufacturers simplify and speed up the approval process. By certifying Noryl resins for potable water applications globally, SABIC Innovative…
