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Borealis launches ADCA-free HE1355 for telecommunications cables

Borealis launches innovative, ADCA-free compound HE1355 for telecommunications cables. It is world’s first chemically-foamed, high density polyethylene grade free of azodicarbonamide

Borealis to acquire NOVA Chemicals ownership interest in Novealis

Borealis AG and NOVA Chemicals Corporation today announced they have reached an agreement for Borealis to buy NOVA Chemicals’ 50% ownership interest in Novealis Holdings LLC.

The PE100+ Association celebrates its 20th anniversary

The PE100+ Association celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Founded in 1999 to assure consistent quality at the highest level in the production and application of materials for PE100 pressure pipes, it is just as relevant today as it ever was.

Alpla moving into HDPE recycling

Acquisition of the two Spanish recycling companies Suminco S.A. and Replacal S.L.

Borealis, Henkel, and partners develop novel circular solutions for flexible consumer packaging

Borealis and Borouge and Henkel announce the development of two new flexible packaging solutions containing both virgin polyethylene (PE) and high amounts of post-consumer recyclate (PCR).

Borealis and Borouge offer monomaterial solutions suitable for packaging applications

New polyethylene and polypropylene-based monomaterial pouch solutions developed in value-chain collaboration.

First technology for PE Film "EcoLam High Plus" tested by RecyClass

The findings of an independent laboratory testing of "EcoLam High Plus" technology show it is consistent with recycling. It improves the recyclability of the current, widely available technologies for functional barriers used in PE films.

PCR-HDPE with Erema technology for 100% PCR food packaging

FDA confirmed: PCR-HDPE produced with Erema technology is suitable for food packaging made with up to 100 percent post consumer recyclate

New EN standard for stormwater boxes

CEN has published a new set of standards for stormwater boxes. The new standards simplify the existing complicated market situation in Europe with a myriad of local standards, quality marks and approvals and make it easier for designers and purchasers to compare.

Ettlinger at K 2019

Largest ERF continuous melt filter for ultra-high throughputs and removing difficult contaminants.

Tests confirm 100-Year+ lifetime for PVC and PE pipes

Practical experiences gathered and technical assessments carried out support that unplasticised (PVC-U), high impact polyvinyl chloride (PVC-Hi) and polyethylene (PE) buried pipes have an expected service lifetime of over 100 years.

K-2019: Braskem, Kautex Maschinenbau and Erema will demonstrate a closed plastic loop

At K-2019, Braskem will provide Kautex Maschinenbau with its innovative bioplastic I’m green Polyethylene and PCR for the production of three layer HDPE bottles with foamed middle layer.

K 2019 - New products from plastic waste

BASF customers showcase prototypes made from chemically recycled material.

Borealis’ EverMinds ambition moves industry one step closer to plastics circularity

Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announces the introduction of a new plastics recycling technology, Borcycle.

BASF and SIBUR collaborate to develop innovative polymer solutions

Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to seal the commitment from both companies to develop innovative solutions.