Russian SBS polymers for the road building industry

Review of Russian road building industry and SIBUR’s SBS development.

SBS polymer is a thermoplastic elastomer of a synthetic origin capable of generating a strong and elastic bonds net inside the materials, able to be melted and processed as plastic in high-temperature environment. Bitumen-concrete mixtures with added SBS polymer feature better fracture properties, are resistant to tracing ruts. It results in a longer lifespan of roads and lower maintenance costs. About 80% of all the federal highways in Russia are built and repaired using SBS. SIBUR is the leading manufacturer of SBS polymers in Russia.

Over 30 years of common history for the Russia road building industry and SIBUR’s SBS development

SIBUR was the first company in Russia to manufacture 1 Mt of SBS polymers. This would be enough to build a 350,000 km four-lane road

SIBUR’s business is primarily oriented towards the requirements of processing companies and end users. The company is developing new product solutions with unique parameters to solve customized tasks.

SIBUR’s business is primarily oriented towards the requirements of processing companies and end users. The company is developing new product solutions with unique parameters to solve customized tasks

2021 key success stories of SIBUR in SBS development

Road building industry trends and services by SIBUR

SIBUR participates in developing and improving the Russian road building industry on an on-going basis, it follows modern trends modifying and enhancing its services.

SIBUR participates in developing and improving the Russian road building industry on an on-going basis, it follows modern trends modifying and enhancing its services

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