A 20-year trajectory of challenges, innovation and achievements
2002-2004
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- From the integration of Copene, OPP, Trikem, Proppet, Nitrocarbono and Polialden, Braskem was created on August 16, 2002
- The Company has its shares listed on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3) and, in 2004, its ADRs begin trading on the NYSE
2006
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- Braskem acquires Politeno, 3rd largest producer of PE in Brazil, increasing its resins capacity by 20% and starting the consolidation phase of the petrochemical industry in the Country
2007
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- Braskem acquires the chemical and petrochemical assets of the Ipiranga Group, including the control of Copesul, thus progressing in the consolidation of the petrochemical sector in Brazil
2008
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- In partnership with Petrobras, Braskem opens a PP plant in Paulínia, the Company’s first greenfield project
2009
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- In May 2009, the merger of Petroquímica Triunfo into Braskem was approved
- Creation of the Braskem-Idesa JV for the implementation of a petrochemical project in Mexico
2010
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- Braskem announces acquisition of Quattor
- Beginning of the internationalization process with acquisition of the Sunoco PP plants in the USA
- Inauguration of green ethylene / PE plants at the petrochemical complex of Triunfo, Rio Grande do Sul
2011
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- Acquisition of Dow Chemical’s PP assets in U.S. and Germany, becoming the largest producer of PP in the United States
2012
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- Start-up of the new PVC unit in the state of Alagoas, with a capacity of 200 ktons/year
- Start-up of the new butadiene plant at the Triunfo complex
2016
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- Start-up of the Braskem Idesa complex in Mexico, a partnership with the Mexican company Idesa S.A.P.I., representing a milestone in the strategy of diversification of raw materials and internationalization
2017
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- Braskem starts a new ultra-high molecular weight PE plant (UTEC®) in Texas, strengthening its presence in the Americas
2020
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- Braskem starts a new PP facility in US, strengthening its leadership position in PP production in the region.
2021
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Braskem, in line with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, has made new commitments to improve people’s lives by creating sustainable chemical and plastic solutions. We have structured our macro-objectives in 7 different dimensions: Health and Safety, Economic and Financial Results, Elimination of Plastic Waste, Combating Climate Change, Operational Eco-efficiency, Social Responsibility and Human Rights and Sustainable Innovation. Learn about our global sustainability strategy.