Borealis invests €100M to expand PP compounding in Schwechat

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Borealis is investing over €100 million to expand and upgrade its #polypropylene (PP) compounding facilities in Schwechat, Austria.

The new PP compounding line is expected to begin operations in the second half of 2026. 


#Borealis did not disclose the capacity of the new line.

The investment comes just months after the Austria-based polymer producer announced another €100 million for a new line to produce High Melt Strength polypropylene (#HMSPP) at its Burghausen plant in Germany.

“This is our third significant investment this year, following the expansion our energy business and the increase in capacity for our recyclable, lightweight polymer foam solutions,” said Stefan Doboczky, Borealis CEO.


“Over the past decade, Borealis has built strong expertise in circular solutions that meet our customers’ expectations for quality. With more capacity, we can deliver more of the materials they need, helping them hit performance targets and move closer to their sustainability goals. This project transforms innovation into tangible solutions – bringing our We4Customers strategy to life,” Doboczky added.

PP compounds may incorporate recycled materials to create speciality compounds with tailored properties. Borealis’ #DaplenPP compound grades contain PCR content, for example.


Borealis had plans to build a 60,000 tonnes/year #polyolefin mechanical #recycling plant at Schwechat, due to start operations in late 2025. The company has recently put the project on hold, however, saying the plant would not achieve its target performance under current market conditions.

Borealis’ #BorcycleMtechnology transforms post-consumer #polyolefinwaste into high-performance polymers suitable for demanding applications.


source : Borealis/Sustainable Plastics

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