Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals
welcome you at K 2010

At this year’s K-fair, three strong companies will share one presence: Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals will present their capabilities together on a common booth. We believe that by working together in partnership whilst maintaining our status as separate entities, we can create new horizons for our customers.

We are among the world’s largest players in the plastics industry and active on every continent. Backed by financially strong and committed owners ADNOC, IPIC and OMV, our significant and on-going investments in innovation, production and logistics enable us to provide our customers with global access to cutting-edge technologies, excellent service and innovative products across a wide range of markets and application areas.

Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals share the same values. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected not only in the way we do our business but is a major driver in our approach to innovation. We believe that our solutions can make a significant contribution to a more sustainable future.

Join us at K 2010. We are very much looking forward to showcasing how together with you we will create new horizons for your business and for society.

Capability

Built around the theme of “Creating New Horizons – Capability, Commitment, Care”, Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals will showcase their strong capabilities, committed and caring approach to offer customers the right products and services when and where they are needed through an expanding worldwide presence and significant investments in production and logistics facilities.

• The EUR 400 million expansion of Borealis’ production facilities in Stenungsund, Sweden will be inaugurated in June 2010.
• The completion of the Borouge 2 petrochemical complex at Ruwais, Abu Dhabi in mid-2010 will triple Borouge’s annual capacity to 2 million tonnes of PO. The addition of Borouge 3 complex, currently under construction, will expand this annual capacity to 4.5 million tonnes by the end of 2013.
• NOVA Chemical’s Joffre, Alberta manufacturing site is one of the largest ethylene and polyethylene production complexes in the world. Total annual production capacity at NOVA Chemicals Canadian sites includes approximately 3 million tonnes of ethylene, 1.6 million tonnes of polyethylene and 2.5 million tonnes of chemical and energy co-products.

Commitment

Built around the theme of “Creating New Horizons – Capability, Commitment, Care”, Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals will showcase their strong capabilities and commitment to innovation leadership.

• Following the completion of its EUR 50 million Innovation Headquarters in Linz, Austria in 2009, Borealis has earmarked an additional EUR 75 million for investment in innovation capabilities.
• Borouge started the construction of its new Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi in April 2010.
• NOVA Chemicals’ world-class Research and Technology Center in Calgary Alberta offers industry leading capabilities in catalysts, process, product and new polymer technologies with a dedicated team of 170 scientists, engineers and technologists.

Care

Built around the theme of “Creating New Horizons – Capability, Commitment, Care”, Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals will showcase their strong capabilities, committed and caring approach towards employees, society and environment. Our commitment to Responsible Care is reflected both in our business practices and in our approach to innovation.

• We are committed to bringing innovations to the market that focus on contributing to sustainability Our materials can be recycled, generate less waste and offer energy-saving, CO2-reducing benefits up to the final end product.
• The pioneering Water for the World™ programme contributes to conserving the Earth's most valuable resource and addresses the global challenge of securing fresh water and proper sanitation for the world community.
• We have defined and implemented measures to improve our environmental performance. Initiatives include a 14% reduction in CO2 emissions related to Borealis’ production since 2000; 1/3 reduction in Borealis’ production waste since 2000 and a target of 20% improvement in energy efficiency by 2020 across Borealis.