LYB Innovation: From idea to reality
From lab to market: How LYB turns ideas into real-world innovation
Innovation at LYB is rarely a single breakthrough moment. More often, it is the result of decades of ideas, experimentation and collaboration coming together to meet real customer needs.
In this episode of the LYB Podcast, host Deepi Sidhu sits down with Dr. Harry Mavridis, R&D director of Product Development & Circular Design, America, and Sam Sinozich, Microthene business manager within the LYB APS Engineered Polymers division, to explore what innovation looks like from the research lab to real-world applications.
The conversation traces how ideas evolve into high-performance materials, from the story behind our low-sag HDPE pipe development to the ongoing evolution of Microthene™ F. First developed nearly 50 years ago, Microthene F continues to create value today, enabling applications ranging from filtration systems to emerging opportunities in electric vehicle battery manufacturing.
Harry and Sam also discuss the role of the LYB Cincinnati Technology Center (CTC), where R&D, applications development and technical service teams work together to connect market needs with technical expertise and accelerate innovation. Along the way, they share personal stories that highlight how unexpected moments, collaboration and persistence can turn ideas into scalable solutions that deliver real customer impact.
Host(s): Deepi Sidhu, LYB Content & Social Media Manager, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs
Guest(s): Dr. Harry Mavridis, R&D director of Product Development & Circular Design America + Sam Sinozich, APS, Microthene business manager
Duration: 18:00
Release Date: 03/18/2026