SABIC Expansion in India
SABIC Innovative Plastics announced that it has expanded
production, increased capacity and upgraded capabilities
at its specialty film and sheet facility in Vadodara, India to
continue leading and to support future growth in the
region. The company has already increased Lexan® polycarbonate
(PC) sheet production with two new, state-of-the-
art extrusion lines to boost capacity. SABIC Innovative
Plastics’ commitment to the growth of Asia is evidenced by
this move to provide its customers with an ample, local
supply of its popular, high-performance sheet products.
“The demand for our Lexan sheet products in Asia is
vast and growing,” said Darrell Hughes, General Manager
for Specialty Film & Sheet, SABIC Innovative Plastics. “It’s
being driven largely by the building and construction
industry where our materials are widely used in residential
roofing; commercial roofing for rail stations, airports, and
stadiums; and sound wall glazing applications. Industry in
the region is booming and we are strategically placed to
deliver a reliable, steady supply of top-quality Lexan sheet
products to meet customers’ needs and help fuel their continued
growth.”
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ high-performance sheet products,
supplied by the Vadodara facility, will be used for various
industrial roofing projects and metro rail seating in
India.
The expanded Vadodara facility is backed up by worldclass
quality assurance processes including ultraviolet (UV)
protective cap layer measurement and color measurement
systems.
The plant is strategically located next to specialty and
performance plastics compounding lines to drive fast
product and custom color developments.
Two-sided UV protected sheet in clear and custom colors
will be manufactured to support existing customer
demand. The new facility will also produce sign sheet, corrugated
sheet and specialty opaque grades of Lexan and
Cycoloy® sheets.
For more information, contact Sabic Innovative
Plastics, One Plastics Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201, 413-448-7110, Web: www.sabic-ip.com.
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