{"id":7627,"date":"2025-06-11T11:47:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=7627"},"modified":"2025-06-11T11:47:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:47:16","slug":"oq-to-showcase-new-polymer-grades-at-k-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=7627","title":{"rendered":"OQ to Showcase New Polymer Grades at K 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oq.com\/en\" id=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OQ<\/a>, Oman\u2019s global energy group, has introduced 17 new application-focused polymer grades over the past year\u2014reinforcing its commitment to delivering transformative material solutions tailored to address global megatrends such as food preservation, water security and energy saving. These grades will be showcased for the first time in Europe at K 2025, the world\u2019s leading plastics and rubber trade fair in D\u00fcsseldorf.<\/p>\n<p>Representing one of the most significant expansions of OQ\u2019s polymer portfolio to date, the grades span polypropylene and polyethylene families\u2014engineered to address evolving global megatrends and meet the future performance, sustainability and efficiency demands of converters worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis expansion reflects OQ\u2019s commitment to delivering application-focused solutions that align with what matters most to our customers\u2014 durability, speed-to-market, and operational-efficiency,\u201d said Abdulrahman Al Tamtami, Vice President, Global Marketing at OQ. \u201cThese aren\u2019t just new grades\u2014they\u2019re new possibilities for our partners across the value chain.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>A Broad Portfolio to Help Solve Real-World Challenges<\/h3>\n<h4>The 17 new grades include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>6 PP Impact Copolymers for rigid packaging applications including thin walled packaging, housewares and durables, offering excellent flow and stiffness-impact balance.\n<ul>\n<li>Notable: Luban EP2348T for high-speed thin-walled packaging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>4 PP Random Copolymers with enhanced transparency and organoleptic performance, ideal for housewares, closures, and food containers.\n<ul>\n<li>Notable: Luban RP2251T \u2014 improved shelf appeal and faster cycle times with energy savings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>2 PP Homopolymers tailored for spunbond nonwoven applications, offering superior fiber strength and processing stability.<\/li>\n<li>5 Polyethylene grades, including a rotomoulding grade (Luban LL-8446.21), developed for water storage and road safety applications delivering excellent impact, durability and UV resistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These grades are engineered to meet a wide range of evolving industry needs, including food packaging that helps reduce food waste and energy consumption; durable water storage solutions that support urban growth and water security; and transparent, reusable rigid packaging that not only enhances aesthetics and functionality, but also offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/topics\/2678-sustainable-packaging\" id=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sustainable<\/a> alternative to single-use plastics. In addition, the portfolio supports the development of robust consumer goods designed to improve everyday convenience while meeting the rising demand for long-lasting, resource-efficient products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105738-oq-to-showcase-new-polymer-grades-at-k-2025\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OQ, Oman\u2019s global energy group, has introduced 17 new application-focused polymer grades over the past year\u2014reinforcing its commitment to delivering transformative material solutions tailored to address global megatrends such as food preservation, water security and energy saving. 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