BORREGAARD A.S.

Business Nature: Manufacturing and Sales

Company Profile:

Borregaard A.S. is a world-leading biorefinery company headquartered in Norway. The company specializes in the advanced processing of wood-based raw materials into high-value biochemicals, biomaterials, and bioethanol. By utilizing sustainable wood biomass, Borregaard provides environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil-based products across various industries, including construction, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food, and energy.

In Taiwan, Borregaard operates as both a manufacturer and a commercial entity, focusing on the distribution and technical support of its specialized lignin-based products, cellulose specialties, and vanillin. The company integrates its global production expertise with local market requirements, acting as a key supplier for high-performance additives and sustainable chemical solutions within the region. Its operations are driven by a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and the circular economy.

Borregaard A.S., a Norwegian company, produces and sells a range of biochemicals and biomaterials globally. These products are available in Taiwan through their international sales and distribution network. The main product categories include:

Specialty Cellulose

This includes various grades of cellulose used in industries such as:

Filter materials

Textile fibers (e.g., viscose)

Construction additives

Pharmaceutical excipients

Food ingredients

Performance Chemicals (Lignin Products)

These are lignin-based binding agents and dispersants applied in diverse sectors, such as:

Concrete admixtures and cement additives

Animal feed pellet binders

Industrial batteries (e.g., lead-acid batteries)

Agricultural chemicals (e.g., dispersants for pesticides and fertilizers)

Refractory materials

Industrial cleaning formulations

Biovanillin

Sustainable vanillin and ethyl vanillin derived from wood, used extensively in:

Food and beverage flavoring

Fragrances and perfumes

Pharmaceutical applications