29 Oct 2008
Borealis showcases ground-breaking solutions for polyolefin-based automotive applications at IZB supplier show
Hall 5 Stand 119
An award-winning, pioneering all-polypropylene (PP) rear-seat carrier is among the many innovative applications Borealis is showcasing at IZB, the International Suppliers Fair in Wolfsburg, Germany this October.
20 Oct 2008
Piber produces stronger packaging containers faster with Bormod™ from Borealis
Italian food packaging specialist Piber Group is using Bormod™ BJ368MO from Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, for the production of a range of injection moulded tubs for yellow fats and margarines. The company uses the same material for ice-cream tubs and lids. Bormod BJ368MO was selected by Piber Group for its exceptional and unique combination of very high flow and high strength, high impact resistance that is retained at temperatures as low as –20°C and the low odour and taste characteristics that are essential for food packaging materials.
16 Oct 2008
Launch of new concept for production of single-stage peroxide-crosslinked polyethylene pipes with Borealis BorPEX™
A group of major European equipment technology developers and material producers, together with Borealis, a leading provider of innovative value-creating plastics solutions, have joined forces to design a single-stage production process for high-performance peroxide-crosslinked polyethylene (PE-Xa) pipes.
14 Oct 2008
Ter Hell Plastic represents Borealis as new distributor for advanced packaging and healthcare solutions at Fakuma 2008
Ter Hell Plastic GmbH has been selected by Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, to distribute its advanced polyolefin materials to the thin wall packaging, houseware, caps and closures, and healthcare sectors.
8 Oct 2008
Borealis introduces new transparent Borclear™ grade with superior optical properties for use in sterilizable applications
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has introduced a new grade of Borclear™, a unique random copolymer family for highly transparent polypropylene (PP) blown and cast films. Borclear RE936CF was developed for use in food packaging and medical applications and offers film converters and cast film producers a product that provides cost-effective processing and significant end-user benefits including superior optical properties.
2 Oct 2008
Borealis’ Daplen™ and Borcom™ deliver quality for Peugeot 308 interior
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative value-creating plastics solutions, has worked with two key Tier One suppliers Faurecia and Valeo and OEM PSA Peugeot Citroën to contribute to the prestigious style and finish of the acclaimed Peugeot 308 interior.
30 Sep 2008
Borealis demonstrating ground-breaking solutions for polyolefin-based automotive applications at IZB supplier show
An award-winning, pioneering all-polypropylene (PP) rear-seat carrier will be one of several innovative applications that Borealis will demonstrate at IZB, the International Suppliers Fair in Wolfsburg, Germany on October 29-31.
23 Sep 2008
Borealis gains Thumbs Up for new Borstar® RJ900MO polypropylene with a unique combination of superior flow and transparency
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has introduced a new grade of Borstar® random polypropylene (PP) with a unique combination of flow and transparency. Borstar RJ900MO was developed to meet the packaging market need for shorter cycle times, transparency and mechanical properties in applications such as house- and kitchenware and food packaging. The material also offers very good organoleptic properties and low extractables to meet the needs of the packaging producer, filler and end user.
16 Sep 2008
IPIC and Borealis to sponsor Al Jazira football club
The International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) and Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, have agreed to a three-year, exclusive main sponsorship of the Al Jazira football club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), starting with the upcoming 2008-2009 football season.
10 Sep 2008
New Borstar® technology takes Borealis’ polypropylene to next level in purity, processability and performance
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, is expanding the capacity of its leading edge, customer-oriented polypropylene (PP) packaging materials with the inauguration of its new Borstar® plant in Burghausen, Germany. The 330,000 t per year facility will use Borealis’ proprietary Borstar PP 2G (second generation) multi-modal technology to produce products offering a step change in purity, processing output and performance. The plant more than doubles Borealis’ current Borstar PP capacity to 570,000 t per year.
10 Sep 2008
OMV and Borealis: Significant expansion of Burghausen site for leading position in petrochemical industry
• OMV and Borealis invest EUR 840 mn in the expansion of their petrochemical production capacities
5 Sep 2008
Borealis and Borouge stress partnership approach to global water challenge at IWA 2008
Borealis and Borouge will emphasise the importance of cross-sector cooperation by presenting their Water for the World initiative at the International Water Association’s (IWA) World Water Congress and Exhibition 2008 in Vienna, Austria. At the International Water Congress and Exhibition in Vienna from 7-12 September 2008, Borealis and Borouge, leading providers of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, will present Water for the World, a programme that aims delivering sustainable solutions for the availability of safe drinking water and sanitation.
