Investor Presentaiton
2016 Braskem | Annual Report
Products and
Solutions
Development
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G4-8, G4-EN27
Braskem's growth strategy is
based on developing sustainable
and value-added solutions for
different production chains that
use plastic as an essential raw
material when manufacturing its
end products.
To this end, the Company makes
significant investments in the
research and development (R&D)
of new products and services
adhering to its Clients' business
models in the various sectors of
the processing industry. In the
last three years, 12.4% of the
sales generated by the Polyolefin
Unit in Brazil were based on
products developed by the
Innovation area.
In 2016, the Company supported
470 Clients, with the aid of
20,000 support analyses from
the Technology and Innovation
Center of Brazil, and another
60 Clients with approximately
16,000 analyses in the United
States.
Regarding patents, the Company
submitted 10 new patent
applications and 73 patent
Throughout
extensions.
its
history, Braskem has contributed
1,030 patent documents.
NEW BRASKEM RESINS AT K FAIR
For the fifth time, Braskem
participated in the 2016 K Fair in
Frankfurt (Germany), the main
international event in the plastics
and rubber industry. The Company
exhibited a portfolio of innovative
solutions developed throughout
the year, among which we highlight
the launch of Braskem Amppleo, a
polypropylene resin with High Melt
Strength properties. The resin,
which was specially developed
for the production of high
performance foams, can withstand
temperatures up to 100°C without
deforming, and enables the
manufacture of products with
widely versatile applications within
a large density range (from 35
kg to 300 kg per cubic meter),
a reduced weight compared to
other materials, and excellent
thermal and acoustic insulation, in
addition to being totally recycled.
With this resin, Braskem intends
to establish partnerships for the
development of new applications
in the automotive, industrial,
packaging, civil construction, and
home appliances markets.
In addition to Braskem Amppleo,
Braskem presented other
innovative solutions during the
fair. Among them, the following
stand out:
Braskem Flexus ClingⓇ:
Specially developed for stretch
film extrusion, the polyethylene
resin primarily serves the market
of
cargo protection during
transportation.
Completing
the current portfolio, Braskem
Flexus Cling is recommended
for composing the outer layer
of the film, providing the end
product with excellent handling
performance and low unwinding
force.
Braskem Rigeo Lumios: New
polyethylene resin that provides
high gloss and better finish for
hard blown-moded packages.
This launch is in line with the
market trends and expands
the supply of products to the
packaging markets for cosmetics,
hygiene and cleaning, and
food, resulting in an even more
complete portfolio with greater
value added.View entire presentation