State-of-the-Art Polymer R&D Facility

SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a new, state-of-the-art pilot facility that will allow chemistry and process development for its high performance polymers (HPP) – Ultem® , Siltem® and Extem® resins – product line. The new 3,000 sq. ft., world-class facility is an innovation resource that will enable SABIC to more rapidly produce new polymers – particularly custom formulations – for customers. It will also significantly increase customer access to SABIC research scientists, product development specialists and the intricate application development process. Previously, piloting was done externally; now this work will be seamlessly integrated into product research and development and scale-up to commercial production. The new facility demonstrates SABIC’s ongoing commitment to true innovation, working side-by-side with customers to provide high-performance, tailor-made solutions for greater endproduct differentiation and business success.

For more information, contact Sabic Innovative Plastics, One Plastics Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201, 413-448-7110, Web: www.sabic-ip.com.