Product Releases

12.12.2007 -  Borealis to showcase latest innovations at Interplastica
Borealis to showcase its latest innovations at the Interplastica 2008 trade show in Moscow, Russia.

24.10.2007 -  New Bormod achieves step change in food packaging productivity
This new injection moulding polypropylene (PP) grade offers sturdy performance, faster productivity and light weight properties.

24.10.2007 -  Borstar enhanced film covers help protect Thailand’s shrimp and fish farms
Greater protection from coastal winds and bird attacks using fifty percent less plastic material.

24.10.2007 -  Smart® pioneers first full PP body panels
New Daplen ED230HP replaces polycarbonate polybutylene terephtalate (PCPBT), which is traditionally specified for exterior body panels, tailgates and hoods.

24.10.2007 -  Clean drinking water now reaches villages in India all year round through BorSafe PE100 pipes

The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has built a reliable water supply system serving 500,000 villagers in the Godavari district

24.10.2007 -  Nepol drives innovative truck developments
The structural components for IVECO’s latest Stralis truck were developed using Nepol™ GB303HP, a long glass fibre-reinforced polypropylene (PP) solution from Borealis.

24.10.2007 -  BorSafe proves its value to durable pipe systems around the world
Recent addition, HE3490-LS-H, creates PE pipes with exceptional resistance to slow crack growth, more than 100 times the European standard requirements for PE water and gas pressure.

24.10.2007 -  Latest Borpact innovation for robust transparent packaging film
This latest addition to the Borpact family offers outstanding ductility together with excellent transparency.

20.09.2007 -  Borealis opens new sales office in Mexico to serve the local wire and cable market
This new office reflects Borealis’ commitment to serve the wire and cable market in Mexico.

23.08.2007 -  Borouge corrosion-free pipe solution aids water supply in Shanghai
No-dig technique saves 400 trees and minimises disruption to residents

18.07.2007 -  Advanced PP Fibre grades for high performing textiles
New grades incorporate a special stabilisation package that doubles the long term heat and UV stability.

04.07.2007 -  Borealis increases price of its polypropylene based products for automotive and appliance applications in Europe
Increase reflects company's strategy to achieve returns supporting its Automotive and Appliances market investment.

03.07.2007 -  New coaxial cable insulation supports increased bandwidth demand
This new insulation material allows the cost-effective production of cables with increased and more reliable data transmission at higher frequencies 

26.06.2007 -  Unique single material solution from Borealis delivers novel interior for Mercedes C-Class
The ready-to-use material is characterised by excellent scratch resistance (MAR nail scratch test) and low gloss.

20.06.2007 -  Borealis PP innovation for beverage caps combine organoleptic properties with unique design
Product retains the natural taste of the liquid inside while delivering design possibilities not previously available with existing polyethylene (PE) or PP caps

12.06.2007 -  New Borealis pipe grade aids long-term water conservation
New solution expands the durability of PE pipe systems for water distribution by delivering an easy-to-lay response to the tough installation techniques.

07.06.2007 -  Plastics innovation lessens the load in white goods manufacturing
Pioneering detergent-resistant glass reinforced polypropylene (PP)offers cost-effective production benefits and long-term performance for appliances

30.05.2007 -  ISBM PP packaging grade tailored to allow differentiating design features
The new grade triples Borclear’s operating temperature window for the critical stretch blow moulding process.

29.05.2007 -  Supercure™ makes quantum leap in efficiency for energy distribution cables
The new solution provides cables with superior electrical performance and network reliability.

24.05.2007 -  A new comfort standard in nonwoven applications with Borealis’ latest HDPE fibre grade
The new solution allows converters to produce stronger nonwovens with less material.

04.04.2007 -  Borealis’ Daplen achieves technological breakthrough in fully integrated fender
Fender is the most complex and highly integrated, class A body application to be seen in production to date.

02.04.2007 -  Borealis to showcase plastic packaging solutions at Plastpol
Visitors to experience the benefits of Borealis’ polyolefins in automotive and advanced packaging.

28.03.2007 -  Borealis highlights cabling innovations at Wire Russia 2007
Borealis' presence reflects its commitment to support the development of Russian energy and communication cable infrastructure.

15.03.2007 -  New DIN standards for water pressure pipes recognise PP-RCT
The creation of a new PP-RCT class means that these solutions can now be tested according to a widely accepted quality standard.

12.03.2007 -  Borealis introduces new Borclear for high clarity food film
Borclear RB709CF now provides the food industry with packaging that has improved optics and sealing behaviour.

26.02.2007 -  Borealis invests in meltblown innovation
New polyolefin meltblown expertise facility to increase non-woven innovation.

12.02.2007 -  Borealis meets challenges for Fiat Ducato van
Borealis helps automotive manufacturer Fiat to improve the scratch performance and overall aesthetics of selected interior and exterior components of its latest Ducato van.

29.01.2007 -  Borealis introduces pioneering all-round siliconisable PP film
New grade provides films with superior performance compared to standard products.

22.01.2007 -  Borealis stacks-up benefits for pail packaging market
Borealis creates unique opportunity for pail packaging converters to raise productivity and increase processing efficiency.