Univation Technologies Unveils UNIGILITY™ Tubular High Pressure PE Process Technology
Univation Technologies, LLC has announced the launch of its cutting-edge UNIGILITY™ Tubular High Pressure PE Process Technology. This licensed platform facilitates the production of both low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) resins, marking a significant advancement in the polyethylene market. The technology, derived from Dow Inc.'s proven tubular high pressure PE manufacturing platform, aims to deliver a diverse product mix with exceptional operational performance.
Revolutionizing PE Production with UNIGILITY™ Technology
UNIGILITY™ Tubular High Pressure PE Process Technology boasts automated plant start-ups and shutdowns, enhancing safety and reliability. The platform is designed to minimize operational costs through low energy consumption and efficient utility usage, ensuring economic viability.
Univation’s latest innovation caters to a wide range of LDPE end-use products, covering high-volume and specialty market segments. Targeted applications include:
- General purpose films
- Agricultural films
- Shrink films
- Heavy-duty shipping sacks
- Extrusion coating and lamination applications
Moreover, the platform's capability extends to EVA end-use applications in industrial and food packaging, such as:
- Greenhouse films
- Footwear components
- Flexible hosing
- Photovoltaics
- Cheese and fresh meat barrier packaging
- Cereal liners
The licensed EVA product offers critical performance attributes, including low sealing temperatures, increased flexibility, puncture/impact resistance, and excellent adhesion to various substrates.
A New Era of Polyethylene and EVA Manufacturing
“Through our UNIGILITY™ Tubular High Pressure PE Process Technology platform, Univation provides a robust licensed technology offering. This includes process design, operational know-how, a full portfolio of proven LDPE and EVA resin products, and comprehensive licensing services with technical support before, during, and after plant start-up,"* said Nathan J. Wiker, President of Univation Technologies.
About Univation Technologies
Univation Technologies, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, is a global leader in licensed polyethylene technology with over 55 years of experience. The company is renowned for its UNIPOL™ PE Process platform and advanced polyethylene polymerization catalysts. Univation supplies over one-third of the world's HDPE and LLDPE resins through its proprietary processes.
Dow Inc.: A Legacy of Innovation
With more than 80 years of innovation in LDPE resin production, Dow Inc. holds a dominant position in the industry, producing over 2.6 million metric tons of LDPE annually.
For more information about Univation Technologies and the UNIGILITY™ Tubular High Pressure PE Process Technology, visit Univation.com.
These advancements mark a pivotal moment in the polyethylene industry, poised to address evolving market needs with efficiency and innovation.
