16-06-2005
Borealis to showcase power cable solutions at Wire Russia 2005
Borealis, the world’s leading provider of polyolefin compounds for the Wire & Cable industry, is participating at the Wire Russia 2005 International Trade Fair, June 21-24 in Moscow (Borealis stand - 4B08/4C07, Pavilion 7 in the Krasnaya Presnya Exhibition Centre). Its presence reflects the company’s commitment to support the development of the Russian Energy and Communication cable infrastructure. Borealis’ presentation at Wire Russia 2005 will focus on technically advanced Wire and Cable solutions that offer greater productivity and longer service life.
16-06-2005
Borealis’ presence at Wire & Tube Russia 2005 emphasises commitment to the Russian pipeline industry
Borealis is taking the opportunity presented by Wire & Tube Russia 2005 International Trade Fair, June 21-24 in Moscow, to underline its commitment to support the Russian oil & gas pipeline industry with steel pipe protective coating solutions and thermal insulation systems. The complete spectrum of its coating products and solutions will be featured on Stand 4B08/4C07, Pavilion 7 in the Krasnaya Presnya Exhibition Centre, Moscow.
24-05-2005
Borealis introduces a new Daploy™ polypropylene ‘soft foam’ solution for impact protection and furnishing applications
To meet the growing consumer demand for higher performance in soft foam applications ranging from automotive seating and impact cushioning, to sport shoe construction and protective packaging, Borealis has introduced Daploy™ WB260HMS, high melt strength polypropylene (HMS-PP).
12-05-2005
Borealis reports steadily improving results in first quarter 2005
Borealis continues to build on the successful implementation of its value creation strategy posting an operating profit of EUR 110 million for the first quarter of 2005. This compares favourably to the EUR 56 million achieved in the same quarter last year.
25-04-2005
Upgraded Borflow™ provides an improved liquid barrier solution for hygiene and medical applications
With the introduction of an upgraded range of its Borflow™ low viscosity polypropylene (PP) homopolymers, Borealis has set a new standard in barrier performance for meltblown, nonwoven applications such as diapers and medical gowns.
13-04-2005
Borealis committed to reduce CO2 emissions by using natural gas in Stenungsund, Sweden
Borealis AB, DONG Sweden and Nova Naturgas jointly announced today at a press conference the signature of a deal between DONG Sweden and Borealis to provide natural gas to Borealis in Stenungsund. Under the agreement, 35 million cubic metres of natural gas per year – enough to heat approximately 20,000 houses – will be delivered through a pipeline from the North Sea in Denmark to Sweden.
17-03-2005
Borealis increases European polyolefins prices
Borealis announced today that it will increase the price of its polyethylene and polypropylene plastics in Europe by EUR 70 and EUR 50 per tonne respectively as of April 1, 2005.
14-03-2005
Borealis nomina Ultrapolymers partner europeo per la distribuzione nello stampaggio rotazionale
Borealis ha nominato Ultrapolymers partner per la distribuzione in Europa della sua intera gamma di resine polietilene e polipropilene per stampaggio rotazionale, con effetto dal 14 Marzo 2005.
10-03-2005
Borealis achieves major increase in operating profit to EUR 278 million for 2004
Borealis today announced its fourth quarter results, reporting an operating profit of EUR 104 million for the quarter. The result compared positively to the EUR 24 million achieved in the same quarter of 2003, benefiting from improved operations and higher industry margins.
06-12-2004
Borealis polypropylene chosen for heating and air conditioning pipe installation in La Scala refit
Milan, Italy’s world-famous La Scala opera house will reopen on December 7 after the completion of a massive renovation project that has kept its curtains closed for almost three years. Spectators will be kept in more comfort than ever before, thanks in part to the installation of a new heating and air conditioning system that uses plastic pipes and fittings made from Borealis polypropylene. The existing metal pipe installation has been entirely replaced.
01-12-2004
Borealis completes sale of Portuguese operations to Repsol YPF
The European Commission has cleared the Borealis sale of all assets of the petrochemical complex at Borealis Polímeros Lda. in Sines, Portugal to the Repsol YPF group based in Spain.
15-11-2004
Rivestimento in polietilene Borcoat™ protegge il maggiore oleodotto in Turchia
Il polietilene (PE) Borcoat™, materiale per rivestimento tubi di Borealis, è stato scelto per proteggere dalla corrosione le condotte dell'area turca dell'oleodotto Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan lungo 1670 km, che si snoda dall'Azerbaijan attraverso la Georgia fino alla Turchia, dove il petrolio greggio viene imbarcato per i mercati mondiali.
