NEWS
Borouge opens PP compounding plant
Borouge International, the petrochemical giant recently formed from the combination of Borouge, Borealis, and Nova Chemicals, has started commercial operation of its specialty polypropylene (PP) compounding facility in Schwechat, Austria. The start-up follows an investment of more than €100m to expand and upgrade the site and further boosts the company’s manufacturing footprint in Europe. “Strengthening Borouge
International’s European industrial base is essential to maintaining competitive- ness, resilience and future growth,” said Roger Kearns, CEO, Borouge International. “The Schwechat expansion adds important capability to our asset base and reinforc- es Austria’s role as a strategic hub for Borouge International. It is an
New Adeka clarifier plant
Japanese chemical company Adeka is build- ing a new manufacturing plant for the Transparex clarifier additive at the Jeonju No. 3 Plant of its consolidated subsidiary Adeka Korea in Wanju- gun, South Korea. The site, which was
Borouge executives at the opening ceremony in Schwechat with federal minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (third from left) and Johanna Mikl-Leitner, Governor of Lower Austria (third from right)
investment in our future that strengthens our position in attractive markets and creates long-term value for our stakeholders.” At the new facility, PP
resins are compounded with recycled material and performance-enhancing additives to create tailored material solutions that combine lightweight design,
optimised performance, and increased circularity. The expansion increases the availability of specialty PP compounds for key growth sectors including mobility, where more circular materials help car manufac- turers meet the requirements of the EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation. �
www.borougeinternational.com
Mocom appoints new CEO
Dirk Sadowski has succeed- ed Jens Kaatze as CEO of Mocom Compounds, part of the Otto Krahn Group headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Kaatze has headed the company since May 2023
and is leaving Mocom by mutual agreement. Sadowski has been a member of Mocom’s management team since September 2020, most recently serving as Co-Man- aging Director and CFO.
His appointment ensures continuity at the top of the compounds producer. According to the company, his key priorities will include further operational develop- ment and transformation. �
www.mocom.eu
acquired in 2018, currently houses manufacturing facilities for semiconductor materials. Adeka launched
Transparex in November 2024 with the aim of advancing the use of polypropylene as a mono-material solution. Adeka claims it can
deliver excellent transpar- ency at a low dosage while maintaining performance during recycling, as well as offering superior heat and chemical resistance. Transparex has been adopted for a growing range of applications, including food packaging, medical products, automo- tive components, and consumer goods. This is Adeka Korea’s first capital investment in polymer additives manu- facturing facilities in nine years. �
www.adeka.co.jp
TotalEnergies takes control of French plant
As part of the restructuring of Plastic Energy’s shareholding, TotalEnergies has agreed to acquire its 35% interest in the Grandpuits chemical recycling plant in France making it sole owner.
4 COMPOUNDING WORLD | October 2026 The plant, located in Seine-et-Marne,
started production in March 2026 and can process 15,000 tonnes/yr. It transforms hard-to-recycle plastic waste into pyrolysis oil.
In 2023, TotalEnergies signed an
agreement with French partners Citeo and Paprec to secure the plant’s long-term supply. �
https://totalenergies.com
www.compoundingworld.com
IMAGE: BOROUGE
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