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LYB Unveils Hostacom: A Revolutionary Foaming Material for Automotive Interior Design

The LYB Hostacom foaming material is crafted using state-of-the-art catalyst technology, which enhances the rheology of the polypropylene (PP) polymer matrix. This advanced PP compound represents a significant leap forward in producing interior door panels for automotive. This material allows injection molding of lightweight parts with enhanced surface textures, scratch-resistance, and low emissions. This achievement, resulting from the deployment of cutting-edge chemical foaming technology, underscores our commitment to creating vehicles that excel in both performance and sustainability.

Circularity Blends Unique Aesthetics: LYB CirculenRecover empowers Automotive Exterior Design

This LYB CirculenRecover polypropylene (PP) compound contains 20% recycled PP, sourced from post-industrial waste through mechanical recycling. Aesthetically, it features a mold-in-color special effect with particles that emphasize the recycled content, giving automotive parts a unique and appealing look. As a single-material solution, it streamlines production by eliminating extra steps, enhancing design efficiency, and improving the potential recyclability of parts. It serves as a powerful demonstration that recycled materials can be both aesthetically pleasing and high-performing. The car parts made of CirculenRecover polymer will be displayed at Fakuma

LYB Engineered Polymers: Innovative Solutions for High-Performance EV Charge Port Assemblies

The electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing rapid growth driven by escalating consumer demand for efficient, high-performance, and low-emission transportation solutions. A critical element of EV design is the charge port assembly, which must adhere to stringent standards for strength, stiffness, weatherability, and aesthetics. LYB provides a comprehensive portfolio of engineered polymers to address these requirements, encompassing everything from exterior door outers to door inners, and from housings to sealings. Our experts in engineered polymers will be present at Fakuma.

LYB provides comprehensive solutions for Electric vehicle battery systems

Electric vehicle (EV) platforms are now centered around the battery, which not only powers the vehicle but also serves as a crucial structural component.

From thermoplastic resins and compounds to thermoset composite solutions, the LYB portfolio is uniquely positioned to address challenges in EV battery systems. Whether it’s enhancing the performance of the battery enclosures and battery modules to thermal management and electrical systems, LYB is delivering materials that help create lighter, more cost-effective solutions across EV applications.

Enhancing EV Charging Reliability with LYB Advanced Polymer Solutions

As electric vehicles (EVs) become mainstream, consumers will demand faster and more reliable charging as associated with refueling gas-powered vehicles. Polymer solutions from LYB can overcome mechanical and electrical hurdles in EV charging stations, ensuring components withstand various conditions and power loads. From thermoplastic resins to thermoset composites, the diverse LYB polymer portfolio addresses needs in EV supply equipment assemblies, such as drop impacts, overheating, meeting safety standards, and enduring repeated use.
Our solutions are successfully incorporated in charger enclosures, electrical housings, structural frames, and charge plugs and cables.

LYB Polybatch Effects FROST: revolutionize PET bottle aesthetics with sustainable benefits in mind

Polybatch Effects FROST transforms rPET packaging with a stunning matte frost effect while maintaining recyclability through NIR sorting compatibility. This cost-effective solution can be used in existing ISBM processes without requiring tool changes. Further expanding creative possibilities, these additives can be seamlessly integrated with various colors or other additives to achieve a high-end, sophisticated look. With EU-food contact compliances, brand owners in the food and cosmetic industries are empowered to meet both aesthetic and sustainability goals.

LyondellBasell honored with Stellantis 2024 Supplier of the Year Award

LyondellBasell (LYB) is honored to receive the Stellantis 2024 Supplier of the Year Award in the Raw Materials Category. The distinction recognizes the global collaboration between LYB and Stellantis in creating sustainable solutions for the company’s circular economy initiatives.

From our Circulen portfolio of sustainable solutions and efforts around closed-loop recycling, to materials that enable lightweighting of automobiles, LYB is proud to support Stellantis across its strategic pillars and be the supplier of choice. The award acknowledges our extraordinary quality, delivery, unwavering commitment, and operational excellence throughout 2023, solidifying our role as a reliable partner for a better tomorrow.

All above product portfolios will be displayed during Fakuma. Contact us for more information.

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