Statements (85)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Company
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| gptkbp:acquired_by |
gptkb:SABIC
|
| gptkbp:acquisition |
acquired by SABIC
|
| gptkbp:acquisition_year |
gptkb:2007
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
regulatory changes
competition from other manufacturers fluctuating raw material prices |
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:Covestro
gptkb:BASF gptkb:Du_Pont gptkb:SABIC |
| gptkbp:customer_base |
construction industry
consumer electronics diverse industries automotive sector healthcare sector |
| gptkbp:employees |
approximately 10,000
thousands |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
water conservation
sustainable sourcing reduced waste lower carbon footprint commitment to sustainability focus on reducing emissions |
| gptkbp:financial_performance |
revenue in billions
profitable division of GE |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:1930
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:General_Electric
|
| gptkbp:future_prospects |
expansion in emerging markets
adapting to market trends focus on sustainable products investment in R& D |
| gptkbp:global_presence |
over 30 countries
operates in multiple countries sales offices worldwide manufacturing facilities globally |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Pittsfield,_Massachusetts
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
GE Plastics
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| gptkbp:industry |
plastics
|
| gptkbp:innovation |
develops new materials
leader in polymer technology |
| gptkbp:invention |
over 10,000
|
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:David_L._Calhoun
gptkb:Mark_Little |
| gptkbp:market |
global
|
| gptkbp:market_share |
10% in Europe
15% in North America growing in Asia significant in North America 5% in Asia competitive in Europe |
| gptkbp:notable_products |
gptkb:Lexan
gptkb:Noryl gptkb:Ultem gptkb:Valox |
| gptkbp:operating_income |
$1.5 billion
|
| gptkbp:parent_company |
gptkb:General_Electric
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
gptkb:automotive_industry
various automotive companies electronics industry electronics manufacturers medical industry consumer goods industry consumer goods companies |
| gptkbp:products |
gptkb:polymer
polyethylene Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) thermoplastics acrylic |
| gptkbp:regulatory_compliance |
meets industry standards
adheres to safety regulations |
| gptkbp:research_and_development |
advanced materials
bioplastics innovative applications high-performance polymers lightweight composites |
| gptkbp:revenue |
$7 billion
|
| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:GE_Advanced_Materials
|
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
energy efficiency
reduced emissions recycling programs green chemistry |
| gptkbp:website |
www.ge.com/plastics
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:SABIC
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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