Saudi Basic Industries expands production of polymer foam

The company also revealed that it will include more polyolefins such as POP elastomers, POP plastomers and engineering thermoplastics, and engineering thermoplastics including Lexan polycarbonate, modified PPE and PEI.

Saudi Basic Expands Polymer Foam Production

The company has also developed a range of new solutions for the rapid processing of foam materials. It claims that its low-density polyethylene 2102FC can save 50% in degassing in a range of product applications, reducing foam inventory and increasing production efficiency by 5%. The entire production process can reduce waste and the concentration of foam will be higher.

In addition, the Saudi Foundation has opened an innovation center for further research on polymer foam in the Netherlands. This is equipped with a foam processing device and supporting testing equipment. Ability to support companies in developing new foam solutions, collaborating with new customers on new projects, reducing material use, reducing costs and reducing time to market.