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  OUR MISSION  

In pursuit of
high-quality, high-performing
lightweight materials for
everyday applications that
are cost-effective and
environmentally sustainable.

From the waste stream . . .

to downstream product applications,

Qbic's advanced materials are
designed for the circular economy.

Made with a minimum 70% up to a whopping 100% post-consumer recycled content, our materials use recycled PET bottles as the primary raw material.

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  TECHNOLOGY  

Qbic's proprietary technology creates billions of tiny bubbles inside PET — the world's most recycled plastic — to create lightweight recyclable QbicPET products of superior quality and performance. Containing as low as 25% up to 60% less plastic, our products are odorless and non-toxic and boast zero VOCs. Additionally, our advanced manufacturing process creates products with the lowest embodied carbon for demanding applications in multiple industries.

Our technology is unique.

We can engineer and optimize the material’s microstructure in order to meet product-specific requirements. 

Imagine a mono-plastic film that behaves like a multilayer composite whereby regions of the plastic are imbued with special properties and unique features that contribute to the application as a whole.

How about a glossy surface finish with an optimized microstructure that replaces applications using solid plastic. Alternatively, consider a matte finish film adapted for use in paper equipment for high-end, high-resolution printing.

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  PRODUCTS  

Expanded Beads

Available in lightweight rigid film, rigid corrugated film and expanded bead formats  

QbicPET products are a higher performing, lower cost, lower carbon alternative to other competing materials in the market. ​Durable and strong, yet lightweight and insulating, QbicPET is suitable for a wide range of applications in building materials, printing, and packaging.

How can QbicPET products benefit you?

QbicPET not only has the superior properties of the PET polymer, known as polyethylene terephthalate, but with our technology it can be adapted and optimized to impart qualities and characteristics that are not only vital to your business needs and applications, but are environmentally sustainable.

Let us count the ways . . . 

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1.  Overall High Performance

Per unit weight, QbicPET delivers a versatile balance of superior quality, performance, aesthetics and affordability.

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2. Compressive Strength

Withstand permanent deformation under heavier loads, QbicPET can achieve up to 6x higher compression strength than the competition.

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3. Thermal Insulation

Regulate temperature, enhance comfort and reduce energy use, Qbic products can get up to 2x more thermal insulation than the competition.

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4. Tear Resistance

Maintain structural integrity for ease of installation and durability, Qbic products are exceptionally resistant to tears and cracks due to their remarkable fracture toughness.

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5. Zero Volatile Organic Compounds

Improved indoor breathing air quality as QbicPET boasts zero VOCs and is odorless and non-toxic.

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6. Barrier Properties

A liquid-proof, grease-proof and solvent-resistant shield due to the unique profile of our advanced materials — a closed-cell structure with integral skins. 

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7. Lightweight

QbicPET rigid films are significantly lower in weight with a lower carbon footprint than comparable substrates, including paperboard, solid PET, HIPS, PP, and PVC rigid films.

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8. Enhanced Value

The tunable expanded structure of QbicPET enhances the value of applications that require a lightweight material of superior performance, appearance, and quality. 

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9. Smooth Surface

Smooth even surface, QbicPET is ideal for applications requiring a flat uniform substrate. No delamination, blistering, swelling or warping.

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10. Superior Print Quality

A naturally bright white substrate that produces high-resolution images in vibrant colors.

11. Lowest Embodied Carbon

Lower environmental impact as QbicPET products have the lowest embodied carbon due to less material use, higher % of post-consumer recycled content and a benign manufacturing process.

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12. Recycled & Recyclable for a Circular Economy

At least 70% post-consumer recycled content from recycled PET bottles as the primary raw material, QbicPET is recyclable as PET #1.

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BUILDING MATERIALS

For applications within walls, floors, and ceiling. Reduced embodied carbon is achieved in the lifecycle of Qbic's building products by upcycling waste materials and extending their useful life in long-term building applications.

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Benefits and Features

  • High-compression, load-bearing strength, stiffness and toughness 

  • Fracture and tear resistant

  • High R-Value (per inch greater than 7) for excellent insulation

  • Suitable for eliminating thermal bridging. 

  • Available with metallized surfaces to minimize radiant heat transfer

  • Excellent sound insulation (delta IIC greater or equal to 22 dB)

  • Liquid-proof barrier due to closed cell microstructure with solid integral skins

  • Engineered microstructure comprising multiple functional regions to satisfy product specifications

  • Sustainability with at least 70% PCR PET, recyclable as PET #1.

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* Product currently available in rigid film format with thickness range of 0.030" – 0.080" (0.75 – 2.0 mm).

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  APPLICATION  

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 PRINTING

Lightweight substrates for printing applications, QbicPET rigid films are at least 40% and up to 80% lighter weight than current substrates such as HIPS, PP, PET and PVC.

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​Benefits and Features

  • Superior appearance and quality, bright white substrate that makes graphics pop

  • High surface energy for good printability and ink adhesion.

  • Can be used with conventional printers and inks that work on PET

  • Indoor/outdoor use, durable, moisture resistant, no swelling, blistering or warping

  • High stiffness and toughness

  • ​Lightweight for easy handling and installation

  • Sustainability with at least 70% PCR PET, recyclable as PET #1

  APPLICATION  

PACKAGING

QbicPET rigid films are suitable for form-fill-seal applications.

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​Benefits and Features

  • High sidewall stiffness and top load compression strength

  • Lightweight and less material use for cost-savings

  • Superior organoleptic properties due to solid crystalline surface.  

  • Closed cell microstructure with solid integral skins ensures liquid-proof sanitary surfaces for food contact.

  • Ideal replacement material for HIPS, PP, PVC, XPP, and polycoated paper

  • Sustainability with at least 70% PCR PET, recyclable as PET #1

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  APPLICATION  

  SUSTAINABILITY  

OUR 4Rs FOR SUSTAINABILITY

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REDUCE

Up to 60% lighter

in weight than solid plastic is equal to 60% less material use.

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REUSE

Made with at least

70% up to 100%

recycled PET.

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RECYCLE

Simply PET.

A mono-plastic material to simplify recycling after use.   

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REPLACE

Switch from denser polluting materials to QbicPET reduces carbon emissions by up to 50%.

Questions? Let's chat.

You can reach us via email, or send us your contact information and message in the form provided, and we will get back to you!

info@qbicmaterials.com

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