Borouge International has started commercial operations at its speciality polypropylene compounding facility in Schwechat, Austria. This follows an investment of over €100 million to expand and upgrade the site. The facility strengthens the company’s manufacturing footprint in Europe, ensuring a reliable supply of advanced compounds for customers.
“Strengthening Borouge International’s European industrial base is essential to maintaining competitiveness, resilience and future growth,” said Roger Kearns, Chief Executive Officer, Borouge International. “The Schwechat expansion adds important capability to our asset base and reinforces Austria’s role as a strategic hub for Borouge International. It is an investment in our future that strengthens our position in attractive markets and creates long-term value for our stakeholders.”
Dr Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, Federal Minister for Economy, Energy and Tourism, Austria, added, “Our ambition is clear: Austria should remain at the forefront of industry. To achieve this, we aim to leverage our state-owned holdings strategically and strengthen international partnerships, such as with Abu Dhabi. With Borouge International, one of the world’s leading chemical companies has been established with its headquarters in Vienna. This represents a tremendous opportunity for Austria as a business location. The investment of more than EUR 100 million in Schwechat demonstrates the tangible benefits the new company brings to Austria: new production capacities, domestic value creation, and jobs. We are committed to continuing along this path with determination.”
The opening of the facility was attended by:
· Roger Kearns, Chief Executive Officer.
· Dr Hasan Karam, Chief Operating Officer.
· Roland Janssen, Chief Commercial Officer.
· Dr Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, Austria’s Federal Minister for Economy, Energy and Tourism.
· Johanna Mikl-Leitner, Governor of Lower Austria.
At the new facility, polypropylene resins are compounded with recycled polypropylene and performance-enhancing additives, creating tailored material solutions that combine lightweight design, optimised performance and increased circularity.
The expansion is set to increase the availability of speciality compounds for key growth sectors, including:
· Appliances, structured products and household applications.
. Mobility.
· Infrastructure.
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