Polypropylene

  • 04 June 2025

    Borealis is investing 100 million euros to triple its PP foam production

    Borealis continues to invest in growth through sustainable solutions that are transforming the polymer industry. Its facility in Burghausen, Germany, is significantly expanding production capacity for an innovative polymer foam solution called Daploy High Melt Strength polypropylene (HMS PP). This investment...
  • 26 May 2025

    At K 2025 Reusable Cups in Recycled PP

    Messe Düsseldorf is committed to reducing waste at large-scale events. At K 2025 it will introduce reusable cups for the first time, with the goal of establishing a sustainable solution that can be scaled for future events. Borealis is supporting this initiative by providing...
  • 28 April 2025

    2 billion dollars polypropylene production plant in Turkey

    Rönesans Holding, one of Europe’s leading contracting and investment groups, has initiated one of the largest private sector investments in Turkey to date: the construction of a new polypropylene production plant and liquid bulk terminal in Ceyhan. With a total investment of 2 billion dollars, these...
  • 09 October 2024

    A new producer of renewable polyolefins in Belgium

    AP Moller Holding has launched Vioneo, a new venture dedicated to transforming plastics production. It will manufacture fossil-free plastic resins and significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with plastics production. Vioneo has designed a production method utilising an innovative and proven technology to...
  • 13 March 2024

    11 March 1954: “Made polypropylene”

    11 March 1954 was a Thursday and Giulio Natta’s diary entry for that day read “Fatto il polipropilene” (Made polypropylene). That was indeed the day that saw the birth of polypropylene, which therefore celebrates seventy years exactly. A landmark birthday for a material that, from Italy...
  • 09 March 2022

    Union tests a hollow sheet line for the American market

    A complete line for the production of polypropylene hollow sheets with a width of 2,800 mm and a capacity of 1,000 kg/h was recently tested by Union at its headquarters in San Vittore Olona (Milan, Italy). The plant is destined for the American market and is equipped with the most advanced...
  • 13 October 2021

    Ferrero Rocher boxes become recyclable and sustainable

    Today’s sustainability journey is demanding and one that no company can succeed alone. It’s vital to work in partnership with others to reach the goal together. That’s why Ferrero has chosen to collaborate with Milliken in its mission to find the right material for the iconic Ferrero Rocher boxes...