LyondellBasell's focus at Fakuma revolves around its commitment to sustainability, embodied in its ‘solutions for a better tomorrow’ initiatives. The company is making considerable investments in securing feedstock supply, expanding recycling capacity, and developing scalable technologies to reduce plastic waste.
Through its Circulen portfolio, LyondellBasell is supporting customers’ sustainability goals by offering a range of recycled and renewable-based polymers, designed to minimise environmental impact while maintaining high performance.
Innovations for automotive industry
A key highlight at Fakuma will be the unveiling of Hostacom, a foaming material designed for automotive interiors. Developed with cutting-edge catalyst technology, Hostacom enables lightweight, durable, and visually enhanced parts, such as door panels, which also boast low emissions and scratch resistance. The product represents a significant leap in sustainable automotive design, focusing on performance without compromising on eco-friendliness.
Further emphasising its commitment to circularity, LyondellBasell will also present CirculenRecover, a polypropylene compound containing 20% recycled content. CirculenRecover is specifically tailored for automotive exteriors, offering a unique mold-in-color aesthetic while simplifying the recycling process, making it an appealing solution for automakers seeking both performance and sustainability.
Solutions for Electric Vehicles (EVs)
With the electric vehicle market continuing to grow, LyondellBasell is at the forefront of delivering material solutions that meet the sector's stringent demands. The company will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of engineered polymers for EV charge port assemblies and battery systems. These materials are designed to ensure high strength, stiffness, and durability, addressing both functional and aesthetic challenges in EV design. By integrating these advanced polymers, EV manufacturers can create lighter, more efficient, and cost-effective vehicles.
LyondellBasell’s polymer solutions also extend to EV charging stations, where the company’s materials ensure reliability, durability, and safety in components such as charger enclosures and charge plugs.
Creative aesthetic solutions for packaging
In addition to automotive and EV applications, LyondellBasell will display its Polybatch Effects FROST, a breakthrough in rPET packaging. This solution provides a stunning matte frost effect while maintaining compatibility with recycling processes. It is designed to meet the aesthetic and sustainability goals of industries like food and cosmetics, offering a sophisticated look without compromising recyclability.
Hall B1, Stand 1112