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2026
SABIC launches ULTEM DU762 resin for smartphone midframes with PVD compatibility
SABIC launched ULTEM DU762 resin, a specialty thermoplastic for smartphone midframe applications that is compatible with non-conductive physical vapor deposition (PVD) sputtering and offers a high-gloss metallized surface. The material is available globally.
2022
SABIC, Caixin Think Tank and Caixin jointly publish 2022 Global Economic Confidence Index
SABIC jointly published the 2022 Global Economic Confidence Index with Caixin Think Tank and Caixin magazine in Beijing. The release brought together experts to discuss global and Chinese economic trends, risks, and prospects.
2022
SABIC and Kraton collaborate on certified renewable butadiene
SABIC announced a collaboration with Kraton to supply certified renewable butadiene from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE portfolio for use in Kraton’s certified renewable styrenic block copolymers. Kraton had produced its CirKular+ ReNew Series at the Berre plant using SABIC renewable butadiene earlier that year.
2021
SABIC launches bio-based Ultem resins
SABIC launched a portfolio of bio-based Ultem resins, described as offering sustainability benefits while delivering performance and processability comparable to incumbent Ultem materials. The resins are available globally.
2021
Diab agrees to acquire SABIC ULTEM foam-production line
Diab Group agreed to acquire SABIC's ULTEM foam-production line and said it would incorporate the resin-based foam into its portfolio as Divinycell U.
2021
Gulf Coast Growth Ventures facility starts up
ExxonMobil and SABIC announced the successful startup of the Gulf Coast Growth Ventures manufacturing facility in San Patricio County, Texas. SABIC said the teams started up each element of the plant before the close of 2021.
2020
SABIC and Beiersdorf partner on renewable cosmetics packaging
SABIC announced that Beiersdorf will use certified renewable polypropylene from SABIC’s Trucircle portfolio in cosmetics packaging; the new packaging products are planned for market introduction in 2021.
2020
SAFCO to acquire SABIC agri-nutrients business
SAFCO is acquiring an agri-nutrients business from SABIC and will finance the acquisition by issuing 59.4 million shares to SABIC.
2020
Aramco and SABIC demonstrate blue ammonia shipment to Japan
Saudi Aramco and SABIC, working with the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan, demonstrated production and shipment of blue ammonia from Saudi Arabia to Japan; 40 tons had been dispatched for use in zero-carbon power generation.
2020
SABIC announces partnership with Elkamet
SABIC announced a partnership with Elkamet, which will use SABIC's LEXAN polycarbonate based on certified renewable feedstock in several end applications for the lighting industry.
2020
Aramco completes acquisition of 70% of SABIC
Aramco completed its acquisition of a 70% stake in SABIC from the Public Investment Fund for SAR 259.125 billion.
2020
Aramco completes acquisition of majority stake in SABIC
Aramco finalized its purchase of a 70 percent stake in SABIC, buying over 2 billion shares for $69.1 billion. The shares were bought on Sunday at the originally agreed price.
2020
Emerson and SABIC enter strategic automation alliance
Emerson signed a strategic agreement to serve as a preferred automation services and technologies provider for SABIC, supporting the petrochemical manufacturer's digital transformation programs and operations optimization.
2020
Emerson signs strategic agreement with SABIC
Emerson signed a strategic agreement to serve as a preferred automation services and technologies provider to SABIC, supporting the petrochemical manufacturer's digital transformation programs and operational optimization.
2020
SABIC wins corporate governance award
Ethical Boardroom magazine named SABIC the winner of its Best Corporate Governance Award for the Middle East in the Conglomerate category for the third year in a row.
2019
SABIC sponsored the Ajwah Dates Forum
SABIC sponsored the first Ajwah Dates Forum, held in Madinah from December 1 to 4, in collaboration with Namaa Al-Madinah and the Al-Madinah Dates Cooperative Association.
2019
SABIC launches certified-renewable-feedstock polycarbonate
SABIC announced the launch of polycarbonate based on ISCC Plus certified renewable feedstock. The resin was to be produced initially at its Bergen op Zoom facilities, with global availability in the future.