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Borregaard ASA (Borregaard) is a chemical company engaged in the production of lignin-based biopolymers, organic chemicals and specialty cellulose. The company's main activities include manufacturing renewable, wood-based alternatives to fossil-based chemicals and polymers. Its major products include lignin-based biopolymers, lignosulfonates, methylcellulose derivatives, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose, specialty cellulose, cellulose fibrils, bioethanol, and bio vanillin. Borregaard's major products such as lignin-based biopolymers and lignosulfonates, are used as binding agents, dispersing agents, and emulsion stabilizers, as well as high-purity specialty cellulose used in various applications. These products find applications across a wide range of industries, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, construction, coating, animal feed, biomass pelleting, carbon black, oil drilling, cellulose derivatives, ceramics, cleaners, coal gasification, construction, dust control and road stabilization, and dyestuffs, among others. Borregaard operates a global network of production facilities, sales offices, and technical service centers to ensure local service and support. The company has production sites in Norway and five other locations outside Norway, serving markets across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Borregaard is headquartered in Sarpsborg, Norway.

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Headquarters Norway

Address Hjalmar Wessels Vei 6, Sarpsborg, 1721


Telephone 47 691 18000

No of Employees 1,141

Industry Chemicals

Ticker Symbol & Exchange BRG (OSL)

Revenue (2024) $708.6M 6.8% (2024 vs 2023)

EPS XYZ

Net Income (2024) XYZ -5.4% (2024 vs 2023)

Market Cap* $1.7B

Net Profit Margin (2024) XYZ -11.5% (2024 vs 2023)

* As of and is in US$
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Products and Services

Products Brands
Specialty Cellulose BorreGRO
Cellulose Derivatives BorrePAL
Agricultural Chemicals BorrePlex
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History

History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.

Year Event Description
2025 Contracts/Agreements In September, the company signed a partnership with Kiilto to introduce laundry powder that replaces fossil-based ingredients with lignin.
2025 Corporate Changes/Expansions In September, the company opened a new office in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
2025 Contracts/Agreements In September, Biomer secured a NOK15 million contract from the Norwegian Research Council to develop bio-based alternatives to fossil-based polycarboxylates for agriculture, industry, and household products.
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Competitor Comparison

Key Parameters Borregaard ASA Eastman Chemical Co Lonza Group Ltd Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget BK Giulini GmbH
Headquarters Norway United States of America Switzerland Sweden Germany
City Sarpsborg Kingsport Basel Sundsvall Ladenburg
State/Province - Tennessee - - Rheinland-Pfalz
No. of Employees 1,141 14,000 19,299 3,333 -
Entity Type Public Public Public Public Private
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Executives
Name Position Board Since Age
Tom Erik Foss-Jacobsen Chief Executive Officer; President Senior Management 2025 57
Per Bjarne Lyngstad Chief Financial Officer Senior Management 1998 65
Helge Aasen Chairman Non Executive Board 2021 63
Sveinung Heggen General Counsel Senior Management 2013 68
Dag Arthur Aasbo Senior Vice President - Public Affairs and Sustainability Senior Management 2008 65
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