Borealis Invests over EUR 100 Million in Schwechat, Austria, to Expand Polymer Compounding Capabilities 

- Borealis is investing more than EUR 100 million to expand and upgrade its polypropylene (PP) compounding facilities in Schwechat, Austria.
- The new production line is scheduled to begin operations in the second half of 2026.
- The expansion will increase the supply of advanced PP compounds mainly used in consumer products, mobility, and infrastructure applications.  
- This investment supports Borealis’ We4Customers strategy by helping customers meet their performance and sustainability goals.

Borealis is strengthening its position as a reliable partner for sustainable, high-performance materials with a major investment at its production location in Schwechat, Austria. The new PP compounding line is expected to begin operations in the second half of 2026. 

Polymer compounding is the process of blending plastic resins, such as polypropylene, with additives, fiberglass, and recycled materials to create specialty compounds with tailored properties. These materials are designed for applications that require durability, heat resistance, or lightweight performance. 

Advanced PP compounds are used in a wide range of industries, including: 

• Consumer products and appliances: Durable and recyclable materials that meet a wide range of household needs. 
• Mobility: Lightweight plastics that help extend the range of electric vehicles and support upcoming EU regulations requiring more recycled content. 
• Infrastructure: Protective outer layers for steel pipes used in high-temperature oil and gas transport.   

“This is our third significant investment this year, following the expansion our energy business and the increase in capacity for our recyclable, lightweight polymer foam solutions. Over the past decade, Borealis has built strong expertise in circular solutions that meet our customers’ expectations for quality. With more capacity, we can deliver more of the materials they need, helping them hit performance targets and move closer to their sustainability goals.  This project transforms innovation into tangible solutions – bringing our We4Customers strategy to life,” says Stefan Doboczky, Borealis CEO.

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About Borealis
Borealis is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefin solutions. In Europe, Borealis is also an innovative leader in polyolefins recycling and a major producer of base chemicals. We leverage our polymer expertise and decades of experience to offer value-adding, innovative and circular material solutions for key industries such as consumer products, energy, healthcare, infrastructure and mobility.

With customers in over 120 countries and head office in Vienna, Austria, Borealis employs around 6,200 people. In 2024, we generated a net profit of EUR 566 million. OMV, the sustainable chemicals, fuels and energy company with a focus on circular economy solutions, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, owns 75% of our shares. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), owns the remaining 25%.

In re-inventing essentials for sustainable living, we build on our commitment to safety, our people, innovation and technology, and performance excellence. We are accelerating the transformation to a circular economy of polyolefins and expanding our geographical footprint to better serve our customers around the globe. Our operations are augmented by two important joint ventures: Borouge (with ADNOC, headquartered in the UAE); and Baystar™ (with TotalEnergies, based in the US).
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About Borealis in Schwechat, Austria  
Borealis Polyolefine GmbH is part of the Borealis Group. The Schwechat site produces polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) as raw materials for the plastics processing industry. The plant in Schwechat is one of the most modern and important plastics production facilities in Europe with an annual polyolefin capacity of around 1 million tons. A total of around 550 people are employed in the areas of production, health, safety & environment, maintenance, purchasing, finance & controlling, quality control, logistics, IT, human resources and legal. The main markets for Schwechat are Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, for infrastructure, advanced packaging and automotive applications.