PEI in Cartagena

A new Sabic Innovative Plastics plant, for the production of Ultem PEI was opened in Cartagena (Spain) on September 23. The new site required a 300-million euro investment and will increase by 35% the company output of this material. Ultem resins are used in high-tech applications such as alternative energy, LED lighting and aircraft interiors.
The new Spanish plant was built to manufacture also Extem polyimide and other polymers for high temperature uses in sectors like electrical-electronics, semiconductor and transportation.