SABIC invests in Lexan Multiwall Sheet Capacity in India

At Roof India 2012, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics announced a capacity investment in India. Specifically, the company will open a state-of-the-art Lexan multiwall sheet production line at its Vadodara, India manufacturing facility to provide customers in the country and the greater Asia with a fast, reliable source of these high-performance materials. This new line will help meet rising customer demand in the region for SABIC’s high performance Lexan Thermoclear multiwall polycarbonate (PC) sheet products used for roofing and glazing in the building & construction and greenhouse sectors.

The new Lexan multiwall sheet production line strengthens SABIC’s already extensive capabilities in the region, which include a local team of expert technologists and a complete supply chain and distribution organization. This investment further demonstrates SABIC’s commitment to creating and supplying tailored solutions to fit its customers’ specific needs to help them effectively compete and grow in their markets with world-leading capabilities.

“The new Lexan Thermoclear sheet line showcases how SABIC delivers its broad portfolio to virtually all regions of the world so customers can benefit from faster lead times and expanded supplies to support commercial and residential construction projects,” said Sanjiv Vasudeva, South Asia Sheet and Film Business leader, Innovative Plastics. “The high performance, beautiful aesthetics and design freedoms provided by Lexan multiwall sheet have been demonstrated around the world in major structures – from stadiums to rail stations – and showcase how SABIC continues to passionately challenge the status quo to find better ways to serve its customers.”

India’s vibrant economy is achieving 7 to 9 percent growth per year1, driven by extensive infrastructure investment and development, especially in the commercial and industrial roofing sectors – such as airports, rail stations, metro rail, bus stations, malls and hospitals. The new line at Vadodara is an outgrowth of SABIC’s culture of ingenuity and will produce high-quality two-sided ultraviolet (UV)-protected Lexan Thermoclear multiwall sheet in clear and custom colors targeting roofing, glazing and cladding applications.

The expanded Vadodara facility features world-class quality assurance processes, including a unique UV-protective coating system as well as cap layer measurement and color measurement systems. The plant is strategically located next to SABIC’s specialty and performance plastics compounding lines to drive rapid application development and custom color options.