SABIC TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

COMPANY NAME

SABIC Technology and Innovation

BUSINESS TYPE

Manufacturer (Factory)

COMPANY INTRODUCTION

SABIC Technology and Innovation is the research, development, and technological powerhouse of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), which is one of the world's largest petrochemical and chemical manufacturing conglomerates based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a core manufacturing and technology division rather than a trading company, SABIC Technology and Innovation operates numerous state-of-the-art innovation centers globally. The division is responsible for the research, design, and development of advanced materials, including high-performance polymers, chemicals, agri-nutrients, and metals.

This entity bridges the gap between scientific research and large-scale industrial production. It focuses on developing sustainable solutions, improving manufacturing process efficiencies, and creating new materials to support SABIC's global factories. Through its innovations, the company supplies high-quality, advanced material solutions to vital global industries such as automotive, packaging, healthcare, electronics, construction, and clean energy.

SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation) produces and sells a wide range of products globally, categorized into the following primary business segments:

1. Petrochemicals and Polymers

This segment produces basic chemicals and high-performance plastics used in packaging, automotive, construction, and consumer goods.

- Olefins: Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene

- Aromatics: Benzene, Xylene, Styrene

- Oxygenates: Methanol, MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)

- Glycols: Monoethylene Glycol (MEG), Diethylene Glycol (DEG)

- Polyethylene (PE): Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

- Polypropylene (PP): Homopolymers, Random Copolymers, Impact Copolymers

- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Polystyrene (PS)

2. Specialties

SABIC Specialty materials are engineered for extreme environments and high-performance applications in electronics, aerospace, healthcare, and automotive industries.

- Specialty Resins: ULTEM (Polyetherimide), NORYL (Polyphenylene Ether), SILTEM, EXTEM

- Polycarbonate (PC) Resins and Copolymer Resins: LEXAN

- LNP Compounds and Copolymers: High-performance engineering plastic compounds

- Functional Additives and Colorants

3. Agri-Nutrients

SABIC produces fertilizers and agricultural nutrients to support global food security and crop yields.

- Nitrogen-based fertilizers: Urea (Granular and Prilled), Ammonia

- Phosphate-based fertilizers: Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP)

- Specialty and compound fertilizers

4. Metals (SABIC Hadeed)

Through its affiliate Hadeed, SABIC produces steel products primarily for the construction and manufacturing sectors in the Middle East.

- Long Products: Steel Reinforcing Bars (Rebar), Wire Rods

- Flat Products: Hot Rolled Coils, Cold Rolled Coils, Galvanized Steel Sheets