24 Apr 2006
Borealis combines unique, high productivity with a longer lifetime for XLPE cables
Borealis is adding another grade to its SupercureTM high productivity energy cable compound product portfolio by offering a crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation solution for long-term performance cables. The first of its kind, Supercure LC8205 combines water tree retardant properties with faster crosslinking, ensuring longevity of the cable and quick production runs benefiting both cable makers and power distributors.
20 Apr 2006
Borealis to strengthen its innovation capability
o Linz, Austria to be centre of Borealis Group’s international research activities in cooperation with Upper Austrian government and research facilities
18 Apr 2006
Safe and looking good: new Borealis Daplen™ TPO in Renault Modus tailgate
New Daplen™ ED230HP, a thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) from Borealis brings a winning combination of good aesthetics and impact resistance to the tailgate of the Renault Modus.
4 Apr 2006
Borealis celebrates 10 years of innovative solutions in CIS
Borealis is celebrating 10 years serving its polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) customers in Russia and the other countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
27 Mar 2006
Borealis PP compound boosts long-term performance for white goods
Appliance manufacturers are taking advantage of a new polypropylene (PP) compound GB366WG from Borealis. GB366WG is a 30 per cent glass filled polypropylene with a special detergent stabilisation system, developed specifically as a replacement for stainless steel in dishwasher and washing machine interiors. This new solution lowers production costs and increases production efficiency, while delivering improved, long-term performance.
24 Mar 2006
A Borealis aumenta o preço do polipropileno para empresas brasileiras dos ramos automotivo e de aparelhos
A Borealis anunciou hoje que aumentará o preço do seu polipropileno (PP), usado em aplicações automotivas e de aparelhos no Brasil, em 150 euros por tonelada, a partir de 1º de abril de 2006.
20 Mar 2006
Pipe industry benefits from unique Borealis injection moulding grade for PE100 fittings
Borealis has launched Borstar® HE3490-IM, a unique polyethylene (PE) grade specifically for the injection moulding of PE100 pressure pipe fittings. This solution provides the fitting manufacturers with a better alternative to the extrusion materials which they currently use – a material that combines the higher pressure performance of a PE100 material with the processing friendliness of a PE80. The whole value chain from fittings manufacturer to pipe producer, contractor and pipeline owner will benefit from the greater consistency in overall quality and performance achieved with this grade.
17 Mar 2006
AK and FFG honour Borealis – innovation is the driving force for success
For its success in research, Borealis’ Central European operations were honoured this week by Arbeiterkammer (AK) and Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG) as the best company in Lower Austria for the initiative "Arbeitsplätze durch Innovation" (“Employment through innovation”). This Austrian-wide competition awards companies for outstanding effort to create and secure jobs through research and development (R&D). ”With this initiative, we want to demonstrate the positive effects on the job market that innovative companies with highly skilled personnel create,“ said AK Niederösterreich president Josef Staudinger at the ceremony. ”Innovation is the motor for business success. It ensures value creation in Austria and contributes strongly to create and protect jobs,“ stated FFG-CEO Dr. Henrietta Egerth.
16 Mar 2006
Proven steel pipe coating and thermal insulation solutions from Borealis at the International Pipeline Transport 2006 Exhibition
Borealis together with Borouge, its joint venture in the Middle East and Asia with the Abu Dhabi national Oil Company (ADNOC), will present its steel pipe protective coating solutions and thermal insulation systems at the International Pipeline Transport 2006 Exhibition April 25-27 in Moscow. Demonstrating its commitment to the Russian oil & gas market, the complete spectrum of its coating products and solutions will be featured in Pavilion 7, Hall 6, Block J2 in the Krasnaya Presnya Exhibition Centre.
14 Mar 2006
Borealis drives innovation and increases profits in 2005
During 2005, the plastics industry was impacted by high oil and feedstock prices, volatile industry margins, reduced European demand and a severe hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico. In this environment, net profit improved from EUR 203 million in 2004 to EUR 226 million in 2005, an increase of 11%. The net result corresponds to a return on capital employed (ROCE) after tax of 12% compared with 11% in 2004.
10 Mar 2006
Borealis to close HDPE plant in Norway
In a meeting today, the Board of Borealis AS agreed to close the Borealis high density polyethylene (HDPE) plant in Bamble, Norway. The Board recommends that the Supervisory Board of Borealis AS concludes to close the 110,000 tonnes per year plant in 2006.
10 Mar 2006
Borealis increases price of polypropylene for European automotive and appliances businesses
Borealis announced today that it will increase the price of its polypropylene (PP) used in automotive and appliances applications in Europe by EUR 150 per tonne as of April 1, 2006.
