Borregaard ASA is a Norway-based advanced biorefinery company specializing in sustainable, wood-based solutions. Leveraging proprietary technologies, it produces a range of high-value products derived from lignocellulosic raw materials, including specialty cellulose, lignin derivatives, bioethanol, vanillin and fine chemicals. These offerings serve diverse industries such as construction, agriculture, personal care, food and pharmaceuticals, where they function as binders, dispersants, stabilizers and flavoring agents.
Founded in 1889 with the establishment of a pulp mill on the Glomma River in Sarpsborg, Borregaard has evolved from a traditional paper and pulp producer into a pioneer of bio-based materials. Over more than a century of operation, the company has invested in research and development to transform wood biomass into renewable chemical building blocks. Its integrated biorefinery model allows for the efficient fractionation of timber into multiple product streams, minimizing waste and promoting circularity.
Headquartered in Sarpsborg, Borregaard supplies customers in over 100 countries worldwide. In addition to its main manufacturing complex in Norway, the company operates sales offices and technical centers across Europe, Asia and North America, ensuring proximity to key markets and close collaboration with end users. Through ongoing partnerships and joint ventures, Borregaard continues to expand its global footprint and develop new applications for its bio-based innovations.
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