Founded in 2002 through the integration of six companies, Braskem produces thermoplastic resins and basic chemical inputs for everyday products. The global petrochemical company is the largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas, with 39 industrial units, more than 8,000 team members and operations spanning 11 countries. Its distinctive UTEC ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene line and sugarcane-based “I’m green” portfolio reflect a business built around specialized materials and circular-economy development.
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BraskemBraskem is a global chemical and petrochemical producer, making thermoplastic resins and biopolymers for customers in more than 70 countries. With offices and plants across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, it describes itself as the largest thermoplastic resin producer in the Americas and a world leader in biopolymer production. Its stated purpose is to improve people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemistry and plastics.PITTSBURGH, PA
Newko PolymersFounded in 2009, Newko Polymers manufactures and distributes engineered thermoplastics and commodity resins from its 150,000-square-foot headquarters in Strongsville, Ohio. With more than 30 years of industry expertise, the company combines in-house formulation, manufacturing, laboratory testing, and distribution to tailor resin solutions while keeping lead times short. Newko also supports recycled-content materials and reclaim programs, extending its role beyond resin supply into plastics recovery and technical support.STRONGSVILLE, OH
ValgroupHá mais de 50 anos, a Valgroup produz, transforma e recicla plástico para criar soluções sustentáveis em embalagens. Com mais de 7.500 colaboradores e 40 plantas em seis países, a empresa nasceu na reciclagem e mantém esse foco em iniciativas que convertem resíduos em novos materiais, incluindo a retirada anual de 3,5 bilhões de garrafas PET do meio ambiente.FINDLAY, OH
Americas Styrenics LLC (AmSty)Established in 2008, Americas Styrenics (AmSty) produces polystyrene resin and styrene monomer at seven dedicated manufacturing sites across the United States, supplying materials used in everyday products. The company also makes circularity a central part of its work through PolyRenew® materials and its founding role in the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance. AmSty is a Responsible Care® company, with product stewardship and personal and process safety extending across its operations and supply chain.MARIETTA, OH