{"id":168626,"date":"2025-10-08T07:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T05:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=168626"},"modified":"2025-10-07T14:05:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T12:05:23","slug":"borealis-new-compounding-line-in-belgium-offers-premium-recyclate-based-polyolefins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/borealis-new-compounding-line-in-belgium-offers-premium-recyclate-based-polyolefins\/","title":{"rendered":"Borealis\u2019 new compounding line in Belgium offers premium recyclate-based polyolefins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/2025-09-MR-rPO-line_key-c-Borealis.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-168655\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7503875968992249;width:276px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/2025-09-MR-rPO-line_key-c-Borealis.jpg 484w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/2025-09-MR-rPO-line_key-c-Borealis-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/2025-09-MR-rPO-line_key-c-Borealis-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/2025-09-MR-rPO-line_key-c-Borealis-203x270.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Borealis<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Borealis\u2019 new compounding line in Beringen, Belgium, is now fully operational, providing high-quality, recyclate-containing polyolefin solutions for demanding applications in line with customer requirements&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Powered by Borcycle\u2122 M technology, the line delivers consistent, high-performance recycled polypropylene and polyethylene materials&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The line complements Borealis\u2019 recent acquisitions of&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borealisgroup.com\/news\/borealis-expands-its-mechanically-recycled-plastic-compounding-capacity-with-closing-the-acquisition-of-rialti-s-p-a\" target=\"_blank\">Rialti<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borealisgroup.com\/news\/borealis-further-expands-its-advanced-mechanical-recycling-capacity-with-closing-the-acquisition-of-integra-plastics-ad\" target=\"_blank\">Integra Plastics<\/a>&nbsp;and further advances Borealis\u2019 circularity agenda&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Borealis is proud to announce that its new compounding line for recyclate-based polyolefins (rPO) is now fully operational in Beringen, Belgium. This milestone marks a significant step forward in helping customers meet their circularity and sustainability targets &#8211; without sacrificing performance and reliability.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Borealis\u2019 proprietary Borcycle M mechanical recycling technology, the line combines post-consumer and virgin polyolefins into rigid polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) compounds that meet the high standards required for demanding applications in mobility, consumer products, appliances, and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Beringen facility is not only designed to process a wide range of recyclate flakes, offering exceptional versatility to meet diverse customer needs, but it also serves as a platform for collaboration\u2014enabling customers to co-develop and test new solutions that bring recycled plastics into high-value applications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borealisgroup.com\/storage\/_1100xAUTO_fit_center-center_85_none\/2025-09-MR-rPO-line-c-Borealis.png\" alt=\"The new compounding line combines post-consumer and virgin polyolefins into rigid polypropylene and polyethylene compounds.\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.669195751138088;width:609px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The new compounding line combines post-consumer and virgin polyolefins into rigid polypropylene and polyethylene compounds. \u00a9 Borealis<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis installation is more than just a technological milestone &#8211; it\u2019s a clear commitment to our customers,\u201d says <strong>Craig Arnold<\/strong>, Executive Vice President Polyolefins, Base Chemicals and Circular Economy Solutions. \u201cBy expanding access to high-quality recyclate-based materials, we\u2019re enabling our partners to accelerate their circular transformation. This approach is fully aligned with our&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borealisgroup.com\/about-us\/strategy\" target=\"_blank\">strategic ambition<\/a>&nbsp;to drive sustainable growth through innovation and collaboration.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The new line complements Borealis\u2019 recent acquisitions of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.borealisgroup.com\/news\/borealis-expands-its-mechanically-recycled-plastic-compounding-capacity-with-closing-the-acquisition-of-rialti-s-p-a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rialti<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.borealisgroup.com\/news\/borealis-further-expands-its-advanced-mechanical-recycling-capacity-with-closing-the-acquisition-of-integra-plastics-ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Integra Plastics<\/a>, further strengthening its position as a trusted partner in the transition to a circular economy for plastics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Samples of products made with recylate based polyolefins will be showcased at our booth during K Show 2025, D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany, from 8\u201315 October &#8211; Hall 6, Stand A43&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Borealis&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Borealis is one of the world\u2019s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefin solutions. In Europe, Borealis is also an innovative leader in polyolefins recycling and a major producer of base chemicals. We leverage our polymer expertise and decades of experience to offer value-adding, innovative and circular material solutions for key industries such as consumer products, energy, healthcare, infrastructure and mobility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With customers in over 120 countries and head office in Vienna, Austria, Borealis employs around 6,200 people. In 2024, we generated a net profit of EUR 566 million. OMV, the sustainable chemicals, fuels and energy company with a focus on circular economy solutions, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, owns 75% of our shares. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), owns the remaining 25%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In re-inventing essentials for sustainable living, we build on our commitment to safety, our people, innovation and technology, and performance excellence. We are accelerating the transformation to a circular economy of polyolefins and expanding our geographical footprint to better serve our customers around the globe. Our operations are augmented by two important joint ventures: Borouge (with ADNOC, headquartered in the UAE); and Baystar\u2122 (with TotalEnergies, based in the US).&nbsp; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Femail.borealisgroup.com%2Fc%2FeJxsUstuozwUfhpYIt8vCxZpUiqqoKT926TppjK-_CEQHBlSZvr0I9MsKs1sjn3O-S7SZ2ttPrTvR9uPH43JmSAwNTmqRS1Sm0NOmeQQQJkec4GQtdIRzDCroTPQSGeFg4Y4xTlmaZMjgCiQgACOARQZgY4IjrjU1AqlaUJA7YNVXTP8H_z1kml_Trv8OI6XIcGLBBUJKuw1AJQNytmu6dshuwQ_Wj02vs_8dey8byMtYnFxDV2CV5GfIBoFaJSgqJimKfvL6rZmRo0qwStAE0T5EqD5KILqtR2yTbAJogTcbZ7vF-vyv4fnzes2W26qGaWg4xzWggJgCODUOqmBMJoKVjMD2QzSlmIMnDaKM2JqIGqBpXHGSIYdkGoGwW_zuTIsiECEUYYAxUyC7_Fr3_Z-6uf7y7641A_vQ42NsL8f9-XJN9WSTOvTYqpWi2a9fHyKsx3qrtVXGfu7l6ZkZQuPaj_F_m23LFnVR228-uH-s7DhFk6rD37OC61J156aJ7Jtzptt_3buqq_2AOad2r3_Osv2cLmH6_N002XBDjZ8WhMjTkPubsH6YP_5_mOOZPxgnzn6EwAA___wk8ES&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cfrances.ore%40borealisgroup.com%7C2fd1f50fa34a4d9a5b7908ddeb84e69d%7Cce5330fcda764db08b839dfdd963f09a%7C1%7C0%7C638925678213675660%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LytY2IE8ILzRGM%2BvcZwwbm%2FkUNyryDFjJPPgUp9hBe0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">www.borealisgroup.com<\/a>\u202f|\u202f<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Femail.borealisgroup.com%2Fc%2FeJxskktz2jAQxz-NffTo_Tj4ALjOOBOGJoVAc8lYDxeDkYhscJtP35GhMzn0stJqf7t_zX9Wa_OuvRusG95bkzNBYGpypIQSqc0hp0xyCKBM9znCinMtJYYSS4OENlZq1SgKtdASmrTNEUAUSEAAxwCKjMCGCI641NSKWtOEAOWDrbu2_xX85Zxpf0q7fD8M5z7BswSVCSrtJQCU9XVju9Yd--wc_GD10HqX-cvQeX-MbZHF5SV0CS5if4JoHEDjCIrKcRyzf1L2asOpdaa_9U0IM_VQJ7gANEGULwCajjLUTts-WwWbIErAfPXybfZU_Xh4WW2-Z4vVcqJq2HAOlaAAGAI4tY3UQBhNBVPMQDZB2lKMQaNNzRkxCgglsDSNMZLhBsh6guBNfIoMCyIQYZQhQAnB8PazjTs6P7rpvt6WZ_Xw1itshP3zuK0Ovl0uyPh0mI3LYtY-LR6f49sr6i7Lzyrm83VbseoI9_V2jPnudVGxpYuSuPii_jWw_m4OK0i0a35q6WSbB7uP6jCf67ePx0Z_TrWNNVON_S6eWSXWati5G_zzrsGC7W24WhPtTkPe3E32wf53H4Ycybhw1xz9DQAA___pocP4&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cfrances.ore%40borealisgroup.com%7C2fd1f50fa34a4d9a5b7908ddeb84e69d%7Cce5330fcda764db08b839dfdd963f09a%7C1%7C0%7C638925678213702275%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=BRW5HMD%2BGC1bpVsK1YoWpsz0i25uHFNtveR1pCLTwKU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">www.borealiseverminds.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Borealis in Beringen, Belgium&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Borealis in Beringen operates polypropylene (PP) and compounding plants. The main application segments served from Borealis in Beringen are advanced packaging, hygiene and electronic applications as well as the automotive industry.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.borealisgroup.com\/belgium\/locaties\/beringen\">https:\/\/www.borealisgroup.com\/belgium\/locaties\/beringen<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Borealis is proud to announce that its new compounding line for recyclate-based polyolefins (rPO) is now fully operational in Beringen, Belgium. This milestone marks a significant step forward in helping customers meet their circularity and sustainability targets &#8211; without sacrificing performance and reliability.&nbsp; Using Borealis\u2019 proprietary Borcycle M mechanical recycling technology, the line combines post-consumer [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":168655,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","nova_meta_subtitle":" This milestone marks a significant step forward in helping customers meet their circularity and sustainability targets - without sacrificing performance and reliability","footnotes":""},"categories":[17143],"tags":[11270,10416,17523,22835,10453,15993],"supplier":[3036,23183,22423],"class_list":["post-168626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recycling","tag-biodegradability","tag-circulareconomy","tag-polyolefins","tag-recyclates","tag-recycling","tag-wastemanagement","supplier-borealis-polyolefine-ag","supplier-integra-plastics-ad","supplier-rialti-s-p-a"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/59"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168626"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168626\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/168655"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168626"},{"taxonomy":"supplier","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/supplier?post=168626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}