Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH uses a laboratory for polypropylene catalysis research with a wide range of programs including both Ziegler-Natta and metallocene catalyst systems. This sophisticated environment helps Novolen to further develop our catalysts to support our worldwide polypropylene activities.

The facilities for both Ziegler-Natta and metallocene catalyst systems comprise:
  • Catalyst preparation in laboratory & bench-scale
  • Analytical laboratory for complete analyses of polymers
  • Mechanical testing laboratory equipped for full mechanical characterization
  • Screening equipment for high output testing
  • Autoclave reactors for further polymer development
  • Application laboratory to run polymers for all common and special applications in the market place