Braskem America, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States. The company operates five polypropylene manufacturing facilities and one ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene facility across Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, reinforcing its strong domestic production footprint.
Braskem’s commitment to innovation is anchored by its Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, which drives research and development across materials science and process optimization. Additionally, its operations in Lexington, Massachusetts, focus on pioneering breakthroughs in biotechnology and advanced materials, positioning Braskem at the forefront of sustainable and high-performance solutions. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.
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Europe
Braskem Europe, headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, plays a strategic role in Braskem’s global operations. The company operates two polypropylene production facilities located in Wesseling and Schkopau, Germany. The Wesseling site also houses a dedicated technical center, which focuses on testing, application development and new product research to support our customers with market-specific requirements.
In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, the European team leads Braskem’s global I’m green™ bio-based business. As the world’s first producer of bio-based polymers, Braskem continues to pioneer sustainable solutions in the plastics industry. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the I’m green™ bio-based brand, underscoring Braskem’s long-standing commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/europe.
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Asia
Braskem Asia, headquartered in Singapore, serves as a regional hub for client engagement across key Asian markets, including Singapore, China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Japan. The office supports the sale of basic chemicals and petrochemicals, while also advancing Braskem’s commitment to sustainable development in the region.
For over 15 years, Braskem has been a trusted supplier of biopolymers to the Japanese market, aligning with Japan’s national goals to transition toward a circular, low-carbon economy. In a strategic move to strengthen its presence in Asia, Braskem has also formed a joint venture with SCG Chemicals to develop a new project in Thailand. This initiative aims to increase the regional availability of I’m green™ bio-based polyethylene, supporting the growing demand for renewable and sustainable plastic solutions across the continent.
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I’m green™ bio-based
I’m green™ bio-based is a plant-based plastic solution, creating sustainable carbon cycles to power a circular economy.
Sustainability beyond carbon savings.
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PE
Polyethylene (PE) is one of Braskem’s most versatile and widely produced thermoplastics, known for its outstanding chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, and long-lasting durability. These properties make PE an ideal material for applications such as packaging, containers, and outdoor products. Braskem offers high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which provides strength, stiffness, and UV resistance, commonly used in rigid items like pipes and bottles. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) delivers flexibility and ease of processing, making it suitable for films, bags, and squeeze bottles.
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PP
Polypropylene (PP) is at the core of Braskem’s business, positioning the company as one of the leading producers in the Americas. PP is a highly versatile thermoplastic polymer known for its strength, chemical resistance, and lightweight properties. Braskem’s polypropylene products serve a wide range of industries, including food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, healthcare, and hygiene, among others.
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Braskem’s broad polypropylene (PP) portfolio meets the needs of today’s automotive and compounding applications. Braskem's PP offers proven performance to enable clients to create a wide range of innovative downstream solutions.
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Braskem’s polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) resins are engineered for high-performance caps and closures across beverage, food, personal care, and household applications.
Our materials are specifically developed to meet critical functional requirements, including:
Dimensional stability for consistent fit and sealing
Hinge durability for repeated use without failure
Organoleptic performance to preserve product integrity and sensory quality
Braskem’s resins support both injection and compression molding, enabling the production of lighter, more convenient packaging solutions.
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Braskem has an expansive polypropylene (PP) portfolio that helps our clients achieve success in today’s sophisticated film extrusion applications.
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Braskem developed Medcol, our specialized solution designed to create durable and reliable bonds within the healthcare industry—supporting innovations that care for people’s lives. The entire Medcol portfolio is available with ISCC PLUS certification, utilizing the mass balance approach with bio-attributed or chemically recyclable feedstocks. This ensures full traceability across the supply chain, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing.
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Braskem brings proven experience and reliability to support your infrastructure needs. We offer a carefully curated portfolio of products designed to meet the demands of diverse applications—from wiring and cables to construction and water management. Our materials are durable, impact-resistant, lightweight, and waterproof, delivering dependable performance to help your projects succeed with confidence.
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Braskem’s polypropylene (PP) portfolio meets the needs of today’s sophisticated rigid packaging applications. Braskem’s products offer proven performance that helps our clients add value to a wide range of innovative downstream solutions.
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UTEC
UTEC® is the trade name of Braskem’s proprietary Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), which demonstrates excellent abrasion resistance, low coefficient of friction, high durability, strength, and good chemical and corrosion resistance. Applications include rods and sheets, material handling, agriculture and industrial liners, sports and recreational products, lead acid and lithium-ion battery separators, filtration, porous plastics, fibers, and pipes.
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Wenew
A circular future is possible, and we can build it together!
Only connected actions and efforts can produce the great effect the world needs. Meet Wenew, an ecosystem developed to represent Braskem’s products, technologies and initiatives that help drive the circular economy.
Join us on this journey.
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Braskem Bridge
Bridge is Braskem’s online client portal, a seamless platform that connects you directly with Braskem and streamlines your access to our products. With Bridge, you can effortlessly place orders, monitor their status, track shipments, and download essential documents anytime you need, quickly and conveniently.
Braskem Siam
Braskem and SCG Chemicals, a leading petrochemical company in Thailand and Southeast Asia, have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to create Braskem Siam Company Limited. This joint venture aims to produce bio-ethylene from bio-ethanol dehydration and to commercialize I'm greenTM bio-based polyethylene (PE), using the EtE EverG reen TM technology. The technology results from the partnership agreement between Lummus Technology LLC and Braskem B.V. to develop and license this technology.
Sustainea
Plant-Based Drop-In Solutions for a Low-Carbon Future: a more sustainable path using Bio-MEG
Sustainea is an innovative company at the forefront of sustainable chemistry, established as a joint venture between Braskem and Sojitz Corporation with the ambition to lead the global Bio-MEG market. With a focus on transforming the packaging and textiles industries through renewable chemical solutions, Sustainea is committed to creating positive impact for people, business, and the planet. Its business plan includes the construction of three industrial plants with a combined annual production capacity of 700,000 tons of Bio-MEG, beginning with the first facility in Lafayette, Indiana, representing an investment of $400 million.
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