- In 1988, OMV AG acquired German Marathon Petroleum, leading to the creation of POB Polyolefine Burghausen GmbH.
- The polypropylene plant began operations in 1989.
- In 1998, POB was renamed Borealis Polymere GmbH after being sold to Borealis A/S.
- By 2006, polypropylene capacity expanded to 745,000 tonnes/year using Borstar technology.
Historical Background
The southern region of Bavaria initially leveraged its steep inclines and hydropower to generate electrical energy, which attracted numerous production companies to the area.
Modern Industrial Hub
Today, this region is known as the "Bavarian Chemical Triangle," a modern industrial hub where high-tech chemical products are produced and distributed globally. Key companies in this area include Borealis Polymere GmbH, OMV Germany, Wacker-Chemie, Degussa, Vinnolit, and Clariant.
Key Developments
In 1988, OMV AG acquired German Marathon Petroleum Gesellschaft mbH, which was subsequently renamed DMP and later OMV Deutschland. This acquisition led to the founding of POB Polyolefine Burghausen GmbH as a 100% subsidiary of OMV AG.
The polypropylene plant commenced operations in 1989. By 1995, OMV Germany had taken over plastic production from POB, transferring the company to the Austrian polyolefin producer PCD Polymere.
In 1998, POB was renamed Borealis Polymere GmbH following the sale of PCD Polymere GmbH to Borealis A/S, based in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.
Production Expansion
In 2003, production was optimized to achieve an annual output of 390,000 tonnes of polyolefins. By 2006, the polypropylene capacities were further expanded using Borstar's proprietary technology, increasing the total capacity by 330,000 tonnes to 745,000 tonnes per year.
