Braskem

About

Braskem S.A. is the largest petrochemical company in the Americas and a global leader in thermoplastic resin production. Headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the company operates 40 industrial plants across Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, producing over 16 million tonnes of thermoplastic resins and other petrochemicals annually. Braskem manufactures polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins alongside basic chemicals including ethylene, propylene, butadiene, and benzene. The company is the worlds leading producer of biopolymers through its I am green brand, producing green polyethylene from sugarcane ethanol. Braskem exports to clients in more than 70 countries, serving industries spanning packaging, automotive, construction, agriculture, and healthcare.