Borouge International Boosts European Plastics Recycling Footprint
Plastic Recycling | 2026-10-15 06:37:15
Borouge International's European recycling network also includes its Elin Pelin facility in Bulgaria, which produces more than 20,000 tonnes of post-consumer recycled polypropylene (rPP) annually.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Borouge International is expanding its mechanical plastics recycling operations in Germany and Austria. The company announced plans to add nearly 14,000 tonnes of annual capacity to strengthen European supplies of recycled polyolefins. The expansion is expected to strengthen the company's European recycling platform.
The investment will increase production at its Niedergebra facility in Germany by approximately 9,000 tonnes annually, boosting output of recycled mixed polyolefins (rPO). The plant processes post-consumer plastic waste into materials used in rigid applications, with the additional capacity scheduled to become operational in the first quarter of 2027.
At its Wildon facility in Austria, the company plans to increase recycled polyethylene (rPE) production by up to 5,000 tonnes annually. The expanded facility is expected to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2027.
The upgrades come as European manufacturers face growing pressure to incorporate recycled content amid changing consumer preferences, supply-chain requirements and regulatory developments, including the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Borouge International's European recycling network also includes its Elin Pelin facility in Bulgaria, which produces more than 20,000 tonnes of post-consumer recycled polypropylene (rPP) annually.
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How much additional annual recycling capacity does Borouge International plan to add in Germany and Austria?
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much additional recycling capacity will Borouge International add in Europe?
Borouge International plans to expand its mechanical plastics recycling capacity by nearly 14,000 tonnes annually. The additional capacity will come from upgrades at its Niedergebra facility in Germany and its Wildon facility in Austria, strengthening supplies of recycled polyolefins across Europe.
- What is the planned expansion at Borouge International’s German facility?
The Niedergebra facility will increase its annual production capacity for recycled mixed polyolefins (rPO) by approximately 9,000 tonnes. The plant processes post-consumer plastic waste into recycled materials for rigid applications, with the new capacity expected to become operational in the first quarter of 2027.
- How will the Austrian facility contribute to the expansion?
Borouge International plans to increase recycled polyethylene (rPE) production at its Wildon facility by up to 5,000 tonnes annually. The expanded capacity is expected to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2027, supporting the company's recycled plastics supply network in Europe.
