Braskem opens its first technology center in Europe
Global petrochemicals firm Braskem has invested around €5 million to build a new European Technology Center within its plant in Wesseling.
Polyethylene (PE)
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K 2016: Braskem among the world's biggest producers of thermoplastic resins
The company reaps the results of investments in increased production and global expansion.
LyondellBasell to build HDPE plant on U.S. Gulf Coast
LyondellBasell has made the final investment decision to build a High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Plant on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Sadara begins polyethylene production
Sadara Chemical Company has achieved a key milestone of first PE production, meeting previously announced targets to begin production by year-end 2015.
Talke accomplishes mechanical completion of Slovnaft project
The LDPE 4 logistics facility for the Slovakian Slovnaft Group has been completed on schedule.
New SABIC’s dedicated medical grade for healthcare
SABIC has recently broadened its SABIC PCG portfolio for healthcare with the addition of a new LDPE grade.
Beverage cartons with innovative renewable coatings
Elopak teams up with SABIC to create Europe's first beverage cartons with second generation renewable coatings.
New Exceed mPE from ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil Chemical introduces new Exceed metallocene polyethylene resin grades at Arabplast 2015.
Dow continuous portfolio shift
The Dow Chemical Company signed agreements to sell its global Sodium Borohydride business and its polyolefin films plant in Findlay.
Ineos and Sasol start HDPE project in Texas
Ineos and Sasol celebrate ground breaking ceremony for High-density Polyethylene joint venture.
New Lupolen resin for pipe producers
LyondellBasell announced the introduction of Lupolen 5461 B Q 471 B, a grade with higher melt flow rate that improves processing in screw extrusion.
Global market for LDPE
Market research institute Ceresana expects sales to increase by 1.5% p.a. until 2021.
