Borealis

Future growth through expansions and acquisitions

K 2010 is a resounding success / Move to a new hall was a good one for PIE and KI / Much interest in the new production capacity data base / Winner of the iPad drawing is an Austrian packaging executive

“BorShape” film materials offer downgauging potential of 30% / Two grades launched and undergoing pilot tests

Third quarter operating profit increases by 38% to EUR 80m / Sales increase and net debt falls by EUR 103m / Price stability aids polyolefins result

“Water for the world” aid programme with Borouge completes its third year / Significant milestones in providing water access and raising awareness

Pharmaceutical packaging solutions showcased at “K 2010”

Pilot project to produce shopping cart and basket from recycled polyolefins / Virgin PP combination launched at “K 2010”

Standard Thermoplastics in September 2010: Polyolefins bend under pressure / PVC makes little progress / PS margins improve / EPS demand sluggish / Supply improves while demand slackens / Price pressure continues

“BorLite” LLDPE introduced for packaging converters / Thinner, lighter bags achievable

Borealis appoints Gerd Löbbert as polyolefins executive VP

Borealis appoints new presidents for Moulding and Film & Fibre business divisions

Earnings rebound strongly in second quarter / Polyolefin margins improve on lower feedstock

Herbert Willerth appointed Borealis executive vice president Middle East & Asia

Standard Thermoplastics in July 2010: Most notations under pressure / Polyolefins give a little ground / PVC firmer / Falling costs drag styrenics down / Supplies lengthen / Downward trend likely to continue

Fibre reinforced PP used by VW in air intake manifolds / Weight reduction and increased sound damping achieved

New mobility unit strengthens cooperation with Borouge joint venture / Increasing supply and service capability for global automotive customers

Standard Thermoplastics Trend July 2010: Polyolefin notations run in place / PVC upswing loses some of its momentum / SM collapses / All styrenics in steady downtrend / Supply mostly limited / Order volume stable / Market may be turning around

Feedstock supply for Porvoo plant secured / FM for phenol lifted

Expansion phase 2 kicks off as planned / Shanghai manufacturing facility inaugurated

New LDPE line in Stenungsund officially inaugurated

Contract signed for expansion stage 3 / Linde builds cracker / Further PP compounding plant in China

Borealis announces force majeure for phenol from its plant in Finland

Standard Thermoplastics Trend May 2010: Upsurge continues / Without higher costs many producers improve margins substantially / Supply generally tight / Demand lively but looking shakier

Profit turnaround in Q1 / Margin improvement / CEO warns that upswing may not continue

Engineering Thermoplastics in April 2010: Notations skyrocket / Numerous triple-digit hikes / Supply tightens / Lively demand / Sharp rises expected again in May