Borouge inaugurates specialty compound plant in Austria

Borouge International announced that it has started commercial operation of its specialty polypropylene (PP) compounding facility in Schwechat, Austria. The start-up follows an investment of more than EUR 100 million to expand and upgrade the site.

Representatives from Borouge International and Austria government at the opening ceremony of the new facility in Schwechat, Austria.

At the new facility, PP resins are compounded with recycled PP and performance-enhancing additives to create tailored material solutions that combine lightweight design, optimized performance and increased circularity.

The expansion increases the availability of specialty compounds for key growth sectors, including:

• Appliances, Structured Products and household applications, where high-performance materials with recycled content help manufacturers respond to growing market demand.

• Mobility, where more circular materials help car manufacturers meet the requirements of the European End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) regulation. Lightweight PP compounds also help reduce the overall weight of battery electric vehicles and contribute to a lower environmental impact.

• Infrastructure, where specialty compounds are used in protective coating solutions for steel pipes transporting oil and gas at high temperatures. These materials help provide corrosion resistance and long-term performance in demanding operating environments.

“Strengthening Borouge International’s European industrial base is essential to maintaining competitiveness, resilience and future growth. The Schwechat expansion adds important capability to our asset base and reinforces Austria’s role as a strategic hub for Borouge International,” said Roger Kearns, Chief Executive Officer of Borouge International.