HOUSTON, Jan. 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) and
MSI Technology, LLC announced today they have entered into an
agreement for MSI Technology to serve the LyondellBasell
Polybutene-1 (PB-1) resin line into consumer packaging applications
for North America. MSI Technology
is also the sales representative for the LyondellBasell
Plexar product line. The expansion of the relationship is a
strategic fit relative to the markets MSI Technology serves today.
MSI Technology will use its technical sales approach combined with
its current specialty product portfolio to enhance offerings to
customers in consumer packaging.
LyondellBasell PB-1 resins are commonly used in consumer
packaging applications for easy-open packaging and film
modification for seal initiation temperature providing:
- Broad seal-peel temperature range
- Consistent and reproducible peel performance
- Adjustable peel force to end-use requirements
- Similar initiation and propagation peel force
- "Whitening" with "Smooth & Clean" peel surface
- Good seal integrity
- Easy processability
- Usable in blown film, cast film, extrusion coating and sheet
extrusion
"At LyondellBasell, we're passionate about creating solutions
for everyday sustainable living," said Palmer Giddings, vice president Polymers at
LyondellBasell. "Collaborating with MSI Technology on innovative
packaging solutions is a major step forward in achieving that
goal."
"We are thrilled to expand our collaboration with
LyondellBasell," said Brian McCaghy,
president of MSI Technology. "The PB-1 resins align perfectly with
our mission to provide specialty polymers and solutions to the
packaging industry."
The PB-1 resin line is part of MSI Technology's product
offerings. The company also provides clients with access to
dedicated sales and technical service specialists who provide
guidance on technical resin selection to meet customer
requirements.
For more information on LyondellBasell PB-1 product line please
visit www.lyb.com or
https://www.lyondellbasell.com/en/products-technology/polymers/resin-type/polybutene-1/
About LyondellBasell
We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry
creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through
advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a
circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to unlock
value for our customers, investors and society. As one of the
world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin
technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and
innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable
transportation and food safety to clean water and quality
healthcare. For more information, please visit
www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
Before using a product sold by a company of the LyondellBasell
family of companies, users should make their own independent
determination that the product is suitable for the intended use and
can be used safely and legally. LyondellBasell MAKES NO WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) OTHER THAN AS AGREED TO BY
LyondellBasell IN THE PRODUCT SALE CONTRACT. This product(s) may
not be used in: (i) any U.S. FDA Class I, Health Canada Class I,
and/or European Union Class I Medical Devices, without prior
notification to Seller for each specific product and application,
or (ii) the manufacture of any of the following, without prior
written approval by Seller for each specific product and
application: (1) U.S. FDA Class II, Health Canada Class II or Class
III, and/or European Union Class II Medical Devices.
LyondellBasell prohibits or restricts the use of its products in
certain applications. For further information on restrictions
or prohibitions of use, please contact a LyondellBasell
representative.
Users should also review the applicable Safety Data Sheet before
handling the product.
About MSI Technology, LLC
MSI Technology specializes in the sales, marketing, and
development of specialty polymers. Our product lines
include: Plexar tie-layer adhesives (manufactured by
LyondellBasell), SPS peelable sealants, and SpeciPurge purging
compound. MSI Technology and its sister company, Soarus LLC,
are located in Arlington Heights,
IL. Soarus markets Soarnol™), ethylene vinyl alcohol
copolymer (EVOH), (manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical Group) into
North and Latin America. The two companies
together provide sales and technical service for specialty
polymers focused on the packaging market. Additional
information can be found at www.msitechnology.com and
www.soarus.com.
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