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SABIC’s Ultem resin replaces metal in eyewear frames

SABIC’s Ultem resin replaces metal in eyewear frames

SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business’ world-class expertise and technology were further evidenced today with the company’s announcement that Intermestic Inc., a specialty retailer of eyewear and accessories, has chosen tough, lightweight Ultem polyetherimide (PEI) resin for the frames of its new line of Zoff SMART eyeglasses.

Injecting greenery for the plastics and rubber industries

Injecting greenery for the plastics and rubber industries

The plastics and rubber technology is developing at a rocket speed. As a result of the increasing concerns from the public over environmental protection issues; the changing of industry towards high technology and automation; as well as the latest 12th Five-year Plan launched by China Government emphasizing on energy-saving, the plastics and rubber industries are heading towards the road of green and high-technology manufacturing.

Borealis launches new packaging solution

Borealis launches new packaging solution

Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, brings clear advantages in sustainability and fresh-look aesthetics to the rigid packaging market with the launch of its new superior flow random copolymer polypropylene (PP) RJ901MO.

Plastics for a cool and cosy home

Plastics for a cool and cosy home

By 2020, the European Commission aims to have all new buildings designed to achieve a zero energy consumption level. While this is a very good start, it will not be sufficient as existing buildings also need to be considered in order to reach the targets set by the EU on energy savings and GHGs emissions.

LyondellBasell grants Lupotech T process license to Shenhua

LyondellBasell grants Lupotech T process license to Shenhua

LyondellBasell today announced that China Shenhua Coal to Liquid and Chemical Co. Ltd. has selected Lupotech T process technology from LyondellBasell for a new 300 KT per year low density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer plant to be built in Yulin, Shaanxi Provence, China.

Borealis in 2011

Borealis in 2011

Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, recorded a net profit of EUR 507 million in 2011, compared to EUR 333 million in 2010.

Plastics to reduce tomorrow’s cars weight

Plastics to reduce tomorrow’s cars weight

According to PlasticsEurope, car makers expect that a 5% weight reduction can result in average fuel saving of 3%. This is critical as electric vehicles of the future will depend on electricity stored in heavy batteries.