Engineering Plastics
engineering and performance plastics articles
SABIC Positioned to Meet Rising Automotive OEM Demand for PP in North America with Official Opening of U.S.-based Compounding Operation
- By Staff @ Plastics.com
- Published 11/3/2011
- Engineering Plastics
- Unrated
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. – Nov. 1, 2011 – SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business
today celebrated a major milestone with the official opening of its specialty
polypropylene (PP) compounding operation at its Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
manufacturing site. The new compounding operation will supply SABIC® PP
compounds and SABIC STAMAX* long glass fiber-filled PP (LGFPP) composites
for a wide range of automotive applications. SABIC’s new PP operation answers
fast-accelerating demand from automotive OEMs and tiers for local supply of
globally-consistent PP materials in North America, supporting production of both
regional and global vehicle platforms.
Solar Shading Panels Using SABIC’s Lexan* Sheet Supports City of Westminster College’s Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Goals
- By Staff @ Plastics.com
- Published 11/3/2011
- Engineering Plastics
- Unrated
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Sept. 8, 2011 — New solar shading panels made from
lightweight, durable Lexan* Exell* D polycarbonate (PC) sheet from SABIC’s
Innovative Plastics strategic business unit, are making a major contribution to
energy efficiency and comfort at the new flagship City of Westminster College in
central London. The high-performance panels filter out direct sunlight to
minimize solar gain and glare on computer screens. They also admit generous
amounts of natural light and are expected to significantly reduce building
energy requirements, and maintenance and lifespan costs. SABIC’s ongoing
investment in environmentally responsible materials for the global building and
construction industry is helping customers meet their sustainability goals with
new eco-progressive products.
