K 2025: Borealis compounding line begins to scale recyclate-based polyolefins
Key takeaways
- Borealis rPO compounding line in Beringen, Belgium, is fully operational, using Borcycle M mechanical recycling technology to provide compounds for demanding applications.
- The Beringen site enables co-development and testing of recycled plastic solutions with customers, with product samples to be presented at K 2025.
- The line complements Borealis’ acquisitions of Rialti and Integra Plastics, strengthening the company’s speciality.
Borealis has announced that its new compounding line for recyclate-based polyolefins (rPO) is fully operational in Beringen, Belgium. The facility is designed to process various flakes.
Borealis’ Beringen facility provides versatility to meet customer needs and serves as a platform for collaboration, allowing customers to co-develop and test new solutions that bring recycled plastics into applications. Samples of products made with recyclate based polyolefins will be showcased at K 2025, Düsseldorf, Germany, October 8–15.
Craig Arnold, executive vice president polyolefins, base chemicals and circular economy solutions at Borealis, says: “This installation is more than just a technological milestone, it’s a commitment to our customers. By expanding access to high-quality recyclate-based materials, we’re enabling our partners to accelerate their circular transformation.“
”This approach is fully aligned with our strategic ambition to drive sustainable growth through innovation and collaboration.”
Using Borealis’ proprietary Borcycle M mechanical recycling technology, the line combines post-consumer and virgin polyolefins into rigid PP and PE compounds that meet the standards required for demanding applications in mobility, consumer products, appliances, and energy.
Last year, Borealis spoke to Packaging Insights as the company installed the semi-commercial demonstration compounding line. It pointed out that there has been a strong drive toward greater circularity and reducing CO2 emissions in automotive and appliances in order to meet the requirements of the European End-of-Life Vehicles regulation.
The new line complements Borealis’ recent acquisitions of Rialti and Integra Plastics, which aimed at strengthening the company’s speciality and circular portfolio.
Earlier this year, Borealis invested over €100 million (US$113 million) in a high melt strength PP line in Burghausen, Germany, for circular and recyclable material solutions for consumer products like coffee cups and food packaging.
