BP Grows Linear Low Density Polyethylene to Meet Rising Demand
BP has introduced higher rate production runs of linear low density polyethylene at Grangemouth, Scotland, to meet growing market demand. This has been possible due to the successful introduction of a new best-in-class catalyst, NOVACAT® T, jointly developed between BP and NOVA Chemicals.
It is particularly suited for producing BP's range of linear low density blown and cast polyethylene film grades.
The Innovene 4 production unit uses proprietary BP Innovene® gas phase technology and has achieved daily and monthly production records throughout this year. Sales in 2004 from this unit are expected to be around 10% up on 2003, with further growth expected in 2005.
"Our customers have really appreciated the full availability of BP's hexene-based linear low density polyethylene products for both blown and cast applications, in line with their requirements to produce films with enhanced strength, optical performance and consistency," said Carlino Volpone, PE Sales Manager.
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