Overview
Borealis is a leading European producer of polyolefins and specialty plastics, headquartered in Vienna, Austria. Founded in 1994 as a joint venture between Statoil (Norway) and Neste (Finland), the company relocated to Vienna in 2006 and is now a second-largest polyolefin producer in Europe. With approximately 6,200 employees, Borealis operates production facilities and offices across more than 40 countries, serving customers globally.
The company is actively transitioning toward bio-based and circular economy solutions, developing innovative polymers incorporating renewable and recycled content while maintaining superior performance characteristics demanded by modern industrial applications.
Primary Materials & Products
Bio-Based Polyolefins:
- Bio-PE (Bio-Polyethylene): Drop-in polyethylene from renewable feedstocks
- Bio-PP (Bio-Polypropylene): Bio-based polypropylene for packaging and industrial applications
- Certified renewable content polymer products
- Bio-circular polyolefin blends incorporating both renewable and recycled content
Circular Economy Polymers:
- Recycled polyolefins from post-consumer and post-industrial waste
- Advanced circular polymers for closed-loop applications
- Enhanced recyclable polymer formulations
Specialty Plastics:
- Advanced polyethylene grades (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE)
- Polypropylene and PP compounds
- Engineering thermoplastics
- Specialty film and extrusion materials
Market Segments
Borealis serves diverse industrial sectors with tailored polymer solutions:
- Packaging: Films, containers, and protective packaging for food and industrial goods
- Automotive: Components, under-hood applications, lightweight solutions
- Construction & Building: Infrastructure materials, durable components
- Electrical & Electronics: Cable insulation, device housings, components
- Consumer Goods: Household products, durable goods applications
- Industrial Applications: Specialized polymers for machinery and manufacturing
Sustainability & Innovation Strategy
Bio-Based Material Development: Borealis is committed to incorporating renewable feedstocks through:
- Partnerships with sustainable feedstock suppliers
- Development of advanced bio-polymerization technologies
- Integration of renewable content into mainstream polymer products
Circular Economy Focus: The company advances circular principles through:
- Recycled content polymer development
- Post-consumer waste collection and processing
- Chemical and mechanical recycling initiatives
- Product design for recyclability
Research & Development: Borealis operates multiple R&D centers focused on:
- Bio-based polymer chemistry and processing
- Advanced circular polymer technologies
- Performance enhancement of bio-derived and recycled materials
- Sustainable manufacturing process optimization
Global Operations
Borealis maintains a significant production and technical infrastructure:
- European Hub: Extensive polyolefin production capacity with multiple facilities
- Asian Operations: Growing manufacturing presence for regional market serving
- Americas Operations: Production facilities supporting North American markets
- R&D Centers: Research facilities in Austria, Finland, and other key locations
Strategic Partnerships
Borealis collaborates with research institutions, feedstock providers, and industrial partners to advance bio-based and circular polymer solutions, ensuring cutting-edge innovation and sustainable material development.
Last updated: February 13, 2026