25-09-2012
Customer presentation on Innovation, Efficiency, Convenience and Sustainability to be given by SABIC at XVI International Plastic Pipes Conference in Barcelona, Spain
SITTARD, The Netherlands, September 25, 2012 - A customer presentation consisting of two key papers on the Energy Efficiency of SABIC® Vestolen A RELY and the Strain Hardening Test Method of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) will be delivered at the XVI International Plastic Pipes Conference which will take place on September 24th - 26th in Barcelona, Spain.
21-09-2012
SABIC Helps GRAMMER Lead Rail Industry with New Railway Seating Solution to Proactively Comply with Strict European Fire Safety Standard
BERLIN, Germany, September 21, 2012 - Here at InnoTrans 2012 at the Berlin Messe, Hall 5.1, booth #228, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is showcasing 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 LEXAN™ 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.
20-09-2012
Raising the Bar with SABIC’s First Thermoplastic for Rail Seat Backs and Covers that Meet Highest Hazard Level of New Fire Safety Standard
BERLIN, Germany, September 20, 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.
20-09-2012
Press Kit SABIC InnoTrans 2012
Innotrans, an international platform for buyers and sellers of passenger and freight transport technology, focusing on Railway Technology.
19-09-2012
SABIC’s World-Renowned LEXAN™ PC Resin & Customer Support Helps Fonckel B.V. Take Unique LED Luminaire from Design to Reality
MUNICH, Germany, September 19, 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 LEXAN™ 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.
18-09-2012
SABIC présente un portefeuille de plaques LEXAN™ élargi pour les intérieurs de wagons à l'InnoTrans afin d'aider les clients à se conformer aux futurs règlements
BERLIN, Allemagne, 18 septembre 2012 - En anticipant la mise en œuvre de la norme pan-européenne pour la sécurité en matière d'incendie dans le domaine des intérieurs de wagons, la division commerciale Innovative Plastics de SABIC a élargi son portefeuille de solutions de matériaux hautes performances en ajoutant deux plaques LEXAN™ à son portefeuille de matériaux. Ces nouveaux produits comprennent la plaque LEXAN H6500, une nouvelle gamme de plaques en polycarbonate et acrylonitrile-butadiène-styrène (PC/ABS) qui répond à la prochaine norme européenne harmonisée CEN/TS 45545, ainsi que la plaque LEXAN H6200, une nouvelle gamme conforme à la norme allemande DIN. Ces deux produits ont été conçus afin d'aider les clients du secteur du rail à répondre à la demande croissante dans le temps et de proposer une technologies thermoplastiques avancées présentant une résistance aux flammes (RF) avec des produits non chlorée et non bromée qui améliorent la conception et le développement des applications d'intérieurs de wagons. Présentés à l'InnoTrans 2012 à la Berlin Messe, hall 5.1, stand n° 228, ces matériaux à la pointe du secteur montrent que SABIC a compris quelles étaient les priorités de l'industrie du rail et illustrent son engagement à développer de manière anticipée de nouvelles solutions pour répondre aux besoins en constante évolution de ses clients.
18-09-2012
SABIC Showcases Extensive Portfolio of Innovative Materials Technologies for the Lighting Industry at Strategies in Light Event
MUNICH, Germany, September 18, 2012 - SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is displaying the vast scope, versatility and quality of its material technologies for lighting applications at its booth (#B8) at the Strategies in Light event here. The company is spotlighting key aspects of its portfolio – one of the broadest in the lighting industry – including the LEXAN™ LUX family of high-performance polycarbonate (PC) resins for light emitting diode (LED) lighting, and other specialty compounds for the lighting industry. A highlight of the exhibit is the interactive Fonckel One LED luminaire, whose diffuser cover is molded from specially tinted LEXAN FXD resin. The Fonckel One is just one example of lighting innovations whose design, aesthetics, performance and sustainability can be enhanced with SABIC materials.
10-09-2012
Collapsible tubes have improved aesthetics and optimal squeezability, thanks to new SABIC® HDPE
SITTARD, The Netherlands, September 10, 2012 - Collapsible tubes have an improved aesthetic appearance and squeezability when they are extruded from SABIC® HDPE F4520. It combines a well-balanced set of mechanical properties with ease of processing and consistent quality. It can be typically used for tubes for cosmetics, toothpastes, food pastes, and household and industrial products.
10-09-2012
SABIC to Showcase Extensive Portfolio of Materials Solutions for the Lighting Industry at Strategies in Light Event in Munich, Germany
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands, September 10, 2012 - At the Strategies in Light exhibition in Munich, Germany, to be held September 18-20, SABIC's Innovative Plastics business will demonstrate how its broad portfolio of materials can help customers address key lighting trends ranging from new aesthetic requirements for light emitting diode (LED) retrofits to ever-increasing demands for better sustainability.
23-08-2012
Advanced Thermoplastic Technology from SABIC Enables Mahindra & Mahindra to Launch India’s First Plastic Fender
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.
21-08-2012
At MD&M Brazil Leading Dental Equipment Customers Spotlight High-Tech Benefits of Using SABIC’s World-Renowned Materials, Services, Expertise
At the MD&M Brazil show, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business showcased its broad and deep healthcare resin portfolio with new next-generation applications from two leading Brazilian dental equipment customers, Gnatus and Indusbello. To differentiate Gnatus’ new Syncrus G8 dental station and Indusbello’s new dental sterilization tray from their respective competitors, each customer chose SABIC’s high-tech materials for their combination of high performance, superior toughness and visual appeal vs. traditional metal. These successful OEM products illustrate how Brazilian customers can capitalize on SABIC’s local production, technical services and application development expertise to create high-end products, gain a first-to-market advantage and accelerate their business growth and success.
15-08-2012
SABIC’s New Noryl* SA Resins Cut Cost and Extend Performance Capabilities of Thermoset Systems for PCBs, Adhesives & Coatings
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.
