SABIC PLASTIC APPLICATION DEVELOPME

Company Introduction:

SABIC Plastic Application Development (SPAD) is a dedicated research and application development center and a wholly-owned subsidiary of SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation), a global leader in diversified chemicals. Situated in Saudi Arabia, SPAD plays a pivotal role in advancing plastic technologies. Its core mission involves innovating new applications for SABIC's vast polymer portfolio, optimizing existing material solutions, and delivering comprehensive technical support and services to customers worldwide. SPAD's efforts are concentrated on enhancing material performance, developing sustainable solutions, and serving critical sectors such as automotive, packaging, construction, and healthcare by turning material science into practical, market-ready products.

Factory or Trading Company:

SABIC Plastic Application Development (SPAD) is neither a factory in the traditional sense of a primary production plant nor a trading company. It is best described as a specialized research, development, and technical support center that is an integral part of a large manufacturing enterprise (SABIC). Its function is to innovate and enable the application of manufactured plastic materials, thereby directly supporting the manufacturing and product development lifecycle of its parent company.

SABIC PLASTIC APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT company, based in Saudi Arabia, manufactures or sells a wide range of products primarily focused on polymer solutions and specialty plastics. These include:

Polyethylene resins (Linear Low Density, High Density, Low Density)

Polypropylene resins (Homopolymer, Copolymer, Random Copolymer)

Polycarbonate resins (LEXAN brand)

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) resins

Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) resins

Engineering Thermoplastics (including ULTEM, NORYL, VALOX, CYCOLOY, XENOY, LNP specialty compounds)

Thermoplastic elastomers

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) resins

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) resins

Specialty compounds for various industries (automotive, electronics, healthcare, building and construction, consumer goods)

Color concentrates and additive masterbatches