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Helping you drive what matters

In the chase to meet today’s automotive challenges, you need lightweight materials to drive change. Technology to remove barriers. And dedicated support to get you where you want to go. SABIC can help you find the right solutions. Tap into our broad portfolio of thermoplastic materials. Engage with our global network of automotive specialists. And let’s change the automobile for the better… together.


For over half a century, SABIC has worked with automakers and suppliers who like to push boundaries. Our thermoplastic solutions have inspired breakthroughs in automotive design and engineering. Today, our materials and know-how continue to inspire what’s next and help drive what matters most – from removing weight, complexity and cost to adding beauty, strength and performance. The challenges in front of you are greater than ever. Let’s put them in the rearview mirror… together.


SABIC’s Flame-retardant NORYL™ Resin Helps Nissan Cut Weight and Enhance Battery Performance of 2013
For electric vehicles (EVs), one of the dominant needs today is to reduce vehicle weight. To help Nissan address this challenge, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business supplied lightweight NORYL™ resin for the terminal cover and spacer of the battery system on the automaker’s new 2013 LEAF®, the top selling EV in the world. By using flame retardant (FR) NORYL resin for these applications in the updated EV, Nissan was able to cut part weight while taking advantage of the material’s high-performance capabilities to enhance the quality of the battery pack.


Volkswagen to Present XL1 with Advanced, Lightweight Automotive Window Glazing Technology from SABIC
At the Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen plans to present its XL1 plug-in hybrid vehicle with some of the world’s most innovative automotive solutions, including lightweight LEXAN™ polycarbonate (PC) side windows with advanced EXATEC™ plasma coating technology from SABIC. This makes the Volkswagen XL1 the first vehicle to feature this advanced plasma coating technology on two component (2K) injection-molded PC windows.


SABIC and London’s Royal College of Art Team Up to Launch ‘VISIcON’ Automotive Lighting Program
SABIC has announced the launch of a three-month research program and competition called VISIcON with London’s prestigious Royal College of Art (RCA) Vehicle Design programme. Under VISIcON, more than 30 post-graduate students from the department are researching and exploring how SABIC’s high-performance thermoplastic lighting materials and LEXAN™ polycarbonate (PC) glazing technologies can be applied in practical and creative ways to enhance the lighting and illumination of today’s and tomorrow’s vehicles.


Renault Advances Global Leadership in Sustainability and Plastic Fenders with New SABIC Material
Marking a new milestone in its distinguished 25-year relationship developing thermoplastic fenders with Renault S.A., SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that the French automaker has successfully adopted a new post-industrial recycled (PIR) grade of NORYL GTX™ resin as part of its ongoing drive to comply with the European Union’s end-of-life vehicle (ELV) requirements.


Production-ready PC Glazing
The VW XL1 embodies what is possible today. This includes polycarbonate side windows with advanced technology from SABIC for weight savings, enhanced aerodynamics and differentiated styling. Innovation. Ready to apply now.


Lead the Chase
You are chasing the same challenges as your competitors. To outdistance them, you need to be at the forefront of innovation. You need the right chemistry. Don't join the chase. Lead it. With SABIC.


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Press Releases
>   SABIC’s Flame-retardant NORYL™ Resin Helps Nissan Cut Weight and Enhance Battery Performance of 2013
>   Volkswagen to Present XL1 with Advanced, Lightweight Automotive Window Glazing Technology from SABIC
>   SABIC and London’s Royal College of Art Team Up to Launch ‘VISIcON’ Automotive Program
>   Renault Advances Global Leadership in Sustainability and Plastic Fenders with New SABIC Material
>   PC Automotive Glazing Gains Momentum with Fiat's 500L MPV
>   SABIC helps Chrysler Group LLC Reinvent Dodge Dart
>   VALOX™ resin helps General Motors win SPE Automotive Innovation Award
>   Mitsubishi Motors selects NORYL GTX™ resin for 2013 Outlander Sport