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Symposium to show plastics innovations

On May 27-28, 2009 ENGEL’s guests from the global plastics
processing industry can view Borealis’ latest polypropylene (PP) and
polyethylene (PE) developments at the event’s Partner Fair, ranging
from step change advances that make life easier, safer and reduce
environmental impact, to cost-saving solutions that improve product
design.
On Day One, Borealis will demonstrate why Borealis’ automotive
materials are among specifiers’ top choice for interior, exterior and
under-bonnet parts that meet the manufacturing, performance, weightsaving
and fuel-reduction challenges facing the automotive industry.
Breakthroughs include:
 Borealis’ tailor-made all-PP innovation which reduces vehicle
weight by replacing steel: a customised all PP rear seat carrier
for the new BMW 7 series, delivering a significant weight
reduction for the total system and improved recyclability by
using an all PP-solution.
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 Volkswagen’s pioneering switch to a glass fibre-reinforced PP
compound from Borealis for its Air Intake Manifolds, delivering
a step change in cost-efficiency, weight reduction and
environmental performance and better acoustic behaviour
On Day Two, Borealis’ Moulding Business Unit will present its:
 dedicated polyolefins for the healthcare sector, including the
recently launched Bormed™ Blow-Fill-and-Seal (BFS)
products for bottles and ampoules, suitable for different
sterilization techniques.
 new BorPure™ range for caps and closures aimed at
customers looking for high processability to reduce their
production costs and improved organoleptics to preserve
drinks
 thin wall Borstar® packaging grades with a unique combination
of flow and transparency for house- and kitchenware and food
packaging
 new Borcom™ BG055AI for the white goods industry – the first
PP to match the glossy aesthetics of ABS and deliver costsaving
manufacturing benefits
“We are delighted to have the opportunity to participate in the ENGEL
Symposium and present our latest moulding solutions to plastic
processers serving a wide range of industries,” comments Lorenzo
Delorenzi, Executive Vice President Polyolefins. “Customer-focused
innovation continues to be central to the Borealis strategy, providing a
perfect synergy with ENGEL’s motto for its 2009 event - “close to the
customer, open to innovation”.”