Production of polyolefins (PP/PE), compounds and mechanically recycled polyolefin recyclates
Borealis GmbH
Vienna (Headquarters) · Linz · Schwechat · Wildon · Burghausen · Niedergebra · Fürstenwalde · Monza · Taino · Elin Pelin · Stenungsund · PorvooNew on Amplifa
About Borealis
Borealis is a provider of polyolefin solutions headquartered in Vienna. The company produces polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), base chemicals as well as tailored PP compounds for injection molding and extrusion. A key focus is the mechanical recycling of post-consumer plastics into polyolefin recyclates and recompounds (brands Recleo™ and Borcycle™ M) for demanding injection molding and thermoforming applications. In Europe, Borealis is represented with production, recycling and research sites in Austria, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Finland, including PP production in Burghausen with around 560,000 t/year and the RecyClass-certified recycling sites Niedergebra and Fürstenwalde (mtm plastics). Customer industries include packaging, automotive, energy technology, infrastructure, healthcare and consumer goods. Borealis employs around 6,200 people and supplies customers in more than 120 countries; in 2024 a total revenue of around EUR 7,951 million was achieved.
- Site
- Wien
- Processes
- Mechanical recycling (processing of used plastic parts and post-consumer, Production of high-quality polyolefin recyclates and recompounds for injection molding and, Recyclates and tailored compounds (brands Recleo™, Borcycle™ M) made from post-consumer and, Mechanical recycling of post-consumer plastics, Production of polyolefin recyclates and recompounds (Recleo™, Borcycle™ M), Compounding, PP/PE production, R&D and technology (Borstar®)
- Materials
- Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), LDPE recyclate, HDPE recyclate, Polyolefin recyclates, Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Recompounds (Recleo™, Borcycle™ M)
- Certificates
- ISO 50001, RecyClass, ISO 9001 (Group), ISO 14001 (Group), ISO 37301 (Compliance), ISO 37001 (Anti-corruption), IATF 16949, ISCC PLUS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Other (ISCC PLUS / RecyClass / EMAS)
- Founded
- 1994
- Employees
- approx. 6,200
- Industries
- Automotive, Appliances, Consumer products, Energy, Healthcare, Infrastructure
- 01
Feedstock/Base chemicals (ethylene, propylene)
- 02
Polymerization PP/PE (including Borstar®)
- 03
Compounding
- 04
Mechanical recycling of post-consumer plastics
- 05
Recyclates and recompounds (Recleo™, Borcycle™ M)
- 06
Sales and customer service
Materials and Processes
Polypropylene
Base polymer for injection molding, film and compound applications, among others produced in Burghausen (approx. 560,000 t/year) and Schwechat.
Polyethylene
Used in packaging, cable technology and pipeline projects, production among others in Stenungsund and Porvoo.
Polyolefin recyclates
Mechanically recycled polyolefins from post-consumer waste for injection molding and thermoforming applications.
LDPE recyclate
Recycled low-density polyethylene from household collections, produced at the Wildon site (Ecoplast, ISCC PLUS).
HDPE recyclate
Recycled high-density polyethylene from post-consumer material, produced in Wildon.
Recompounds (Recleo™, Borcycle™ M)
Tailored compounds made from post-consumer and post-industrial material for high-performance applications.
PP compounds
Specific polypropylene compounds mainly for automotive and appliances markets (Monza, Taino/Rialti).
Products and Material Solutions
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical recycling (processing of used plastic parts and post-consumerPlastics | – | – | – | – | Polyolefins, PP, PE, LDPE, HDPE, Post-consumer plastic waste |
| Production of high-quality polyolefin recyclates and recompounds for injection molding andPlastics | – | – | – | – | Polyolefin recyclates, PP, PE |
| Recyclates and tailored compounds (brands Recleo™, Borcycle™ M) made from post-consumer andPlastics | – | – | – | – | PP, PE, Post-consumer feedstock, Post-industrial feedstock |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical recycling plant (production facilities mtm plastics) | – | 2 (Standor | – | – | Niedergebra / Fürstenwalde, Germany |
Additional services
Quality and Certifications
Borealis certifies its core activities in Europe group-wide according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001; automotive supply chains are certified according to IATF 16949. Recycling sites are certified locally and independently (including RecyClass, ISCC PLUS) and support customers with product certificates such as Blue Angel and RecyClass.
| Evidence | Vienna | Linz | Schwechat | Burghausen | Monza | Stenungsund | Porvoo | Niedergebra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | ||||||||
| ISO 14001 | ||||||||
| ISO 50001 | ||||||||
| ISO 45001 | ||||||||
| IATF 16949 | ||||||||
| Other (ISCC PLUS / RecyClass / EMAS) |
History
- 1994
Borealis becomes operational through the merger of Statoil and Neste; headquarters in Lyngby, Denmark; start-up of the first Borstar® PE plant in Porvoo
- 2006
Relocation of the headquarters to Vienna
- 2019
Construction of the recycling plant of Integra Plastics in Elin Pelin (part of the Borealis Group since 2024)
- 2024
Integra Plastics AD becomes part of the Borealis Group
- 2025–2026
Merger with Borouge and NOVA Chemicals to form Borouge International