Borregaard 1947068 216446415 2008-06-01T18:20:16Z CmdrObot 1079367 sp: company´s→company's '''Borregaard''' is a [[Norway|Norwegian]] company, established in 1889 in the southeastern town of [[Sarpsborg]] in [[Østfold]] county. Its main products were traditionally [[pulp and paper]]. The company later started producing [[Chemical industry|chemicals]] based on [[timber]] as a raw material. After a [[takeover]] in 1986, Borregaard is today part of the chemical division of the [[Orkla Group]]. The company's core business is based on a [[Biorefinery]] that manufactures products based on the different components in wood. Important products are Specialty [[Cellulose]], [[Lignin]] products ([[Lignosulphonates]]), Bio [[Ethanol]], [[Yeast]] and Yeast Extracts and lignin based [[Vanillin]]. The company also produces Ethyl Vanillin, Diphenols and Fine Chemicals. ===Borregaard ChemCell=== Borregaard ChemCell is a producer of advanced specialty [[cellulose]] based on [[softwood]], [[Spruce]]. Borregaards has Cellulose plants in [[Sarpsborg]], Norway and [[Solothurn]], Switzerland. Customers are manufacturers of cellulose [[derivatives]], such as cellulose ethers and esters, acetate cellulose and micro-crystalline cellulose. Borregaard ChemCell also produces cellulose for textile fibres, plastic products and a variety of paper qualities. Borregaard's plant in Norway was erected in 1891, The Swiss plant, former Atisholz started production as early as 1884. Both plant utilizes a [[calcium sulphite]] based [[digesting]] proses which gives high viscocity cellulose with high purity. '''Bio ethanol and basic chemicals''' The [[sugar]] compounds in wood is used to manufacture bio [[ethanol]]. Borregaard also produces [[caustic soda]], [[hydrochloric acid]] and [[bleaching]] chemicals for captive use and for sale to external customers. ===Borregaard LignoTech=== Borregaard LignoTech is a supplier of lignin-based binding and [[dispersing]] agents ([[lignosulphonates]]). Lignin is the binding agent in wood and is extracted as lignosulphonates during the production of cellulose. The company has production units in [[Norway]], [[Brazil]], [[Germany]], [[Finland]], [[England]], and [[USA]], and joint venture units in [[South-Africa]] and [[Spain]]. Borregaard's lignin products are used as dispersing agents in [[concrete]], textile dyes, agrochemicals, batteries and [[ceramic]] products, or as binding agents in animal feed and briquettes. Lignin products improve the end-use properties and strengthen the structure of concrete. Lignin-based products are also used in connection with oil drilling. ===Borregaard Synthesis=== Borregaard Synthesis provides intermediates for non-ionic X-ray contrast media, and has dedicated plants for this market. The company also supplies advanced intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for several medicines. The production facilities is located at Borregaard production site in Sarpsborg, Norway. The company also produces diphenols at its plant in Ravenna, Italy. ===Borregaard Ingredients=== Borregaard manufactures ingredients based on natural raw materials. Omega-3 oil Borregaard supplies omega-3 specialty oils designed for use in functional food such as dairy products, juice, sausages and sweets. [[Vanillin]] The company is the only supplier of vanillin produced from wood (lignin). Borregaard also supplies vanillin and [[ethyl vanillin]] products based on petrochemical raw materials. [[Yeast]] products Borregaard's plant in Switzerland produces protein-rich torula yeast, based on sugar compounds in wood, for use in food products and selected animal feed products. Borregaard also manufactures various yeast extracts that are used as taste enhancers with good nutritional properties in sauces, soups, baby food, pizza and meat products. === General Directors/ Managing Directors === * [[1918]]-[[1933]] : [[Hjalmar Wessel]] * [[1933]]-[[1960]] : [[Arne Meidell]] * [[1960]]-[[1978]] : [[Rein Henriksen]] * [[1978]]-[[1985]] : [[Oddmund Sørhuus]] * [[1986]]-[[1999]] : [[Egil Ullebø]] * [[1999]]- : [[Per Sørlie]] ===External links=== [http://www.borregaard.com Corporate website] [http://www.chemcell.com Borregaard ChemCell] [http://www.lignotech.com Borregaard LignoTech] [http://www.ingredients.no Borregaard Ingredients] [http://www.borregaardsynthesis.com Borregaard Synthesis] [http://www.orkla.com Orkla ASA] [[Category:Chemical companies]] [[Category:Chemical companies of Norway]] [[Category:Orkla Group]] [[Category:Companies based in Østfold]] [[Category:Sarpsborg]] [[no:Borregaard]] {{industry-company-stub}} {{Norway-company-stub}}