HMC POLYMERS CO.

HMC Polymers Co., Ltd.

Company Type: Manufacturer (Factory)

HMC Polymers Co., Ltd. is a leading producer of polypropylene (PP) resins based in Thailand. It operates as an advanced manufacturing facility and is recognized as the first and largest integrated polypropylene producer in Southeast Asia.

The company was established in 1983 as a joint venture. Its state-of-the-art production plants are situated in Rayong, Thailand, a major petrochemical industrial zone. Key partners in HMC Polymers include PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, a prominent Thai petrochemical company, and LyondellBasell Industries, one of the world's largest plastics, chemicals, and refining companies.

HMC Polymers specializes in producing a comprehensive portfolio of polypropylene grades, including homopolymers, random copolymers, and impact copolymers. These products are critical raw materials used in a vast array of applications across various industries, such as:

Packaging (flexible and rigid)

Automotive components

Consumer goods

Fibers and nonwovens

Pipes and fittings

Electrical appliances

The company's focus on technological innovation, product quality, and sustainable practices positions it as a vital supplier to manufacturing sectors worldwide.

HMC POLYMERS CO., LTD. products primarily consist of a wide range of Polypropylene (PP) grades, which are sold under various brands for diverse applications.

Major Product Categories and Brands:

Polypropylene (PP) Resins

* Homopolymer (HOMO)

* Random Copolymers (RACO)

* Heterophasic Copolymers (HECO)

Trade Names (under license from LyondellBasell):

* Moplen

* Adstif

* Clyrell

* Adsyl

* Purell

* Hostalen PP

End-Use Applications Include:

* Rigid Packaging: Caps and Closures, Crates and Pails, EBM (Extrusion Blow Molding) and ISBM (Injection Stretch Blow Molding) containers, Thermoforming, Thin Wall Injection Molding (TWIM), Houseware

* Flexible Packaging: Blown Film, BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) film, CPP (Cast Polypropylene) film, IPP (In-line Polypropylene) film, POF (Polyolefin) Shrink film, Raffia, Coating

* Healthcare and Hygiene Products: Medical items (e.g., disposable syringes, IV bags - sometimes as a PVC substitute), Spunbond nonwoven fabrics (for hygiene products like diapers)

* Industrial Products: Pipes (e.g., drainage and sewage pipe systems), Automotive components, Appliances, Compounds