SABIC launches lightweight PP for foldable logistics turnover box

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), in partnership with logistics recycling packaging innovator Cabka, has launched a new generation of foldable logistics turnover boxes, the CabCube4840.

In less than six months, the two companies collaborated to develop several high-performance polypropylene compounds. These composite solutions improve the processing performance of the logistics box, increase its strength and impact, and reduce its weight. Some of these materials are unique grades in SABIC's portfolio of foam and lightweight products, which are flame retardant, halogen-free and UL94-V0 certified.

The two companies are also collaborating on solutions for polyolefin compounds containing mechanically recycled components. The two companies said they hope to improve SABIC's logistics packaging system through the partnership, starting with SABIC's composite plant in Belgium, where "one-way" wooden pallets and cardboard boxes are replaced with lightweight, recyclable plastic packaging.

"SABIC offers more than 20 innovative foam and lightweight solutions that enable customers and partners across the value chain to overcome the challenges they face and meet consumer demand for smarter, more sustainable solutions." Abdullah Al Otaibi, General Manager, ETP& Market Solutions, SABIC.

Jean-marc vanMaren, Chief Product Officer at Cabka, added: "The Cabka is available in a variety of CabCube designs, sizes and specifications, which create significant efficiencies for customers in the supply chain. With SABIC's support, our sustainable logistics bins are more reliable and secure than existing solutions on the market."