- CEO
- Tom Erik Foss-Jacobsen
- Full Time Employees
- 1,174
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- Address
- Hjalmar Wessels vei 6 Sarpsborg Norway 1701
- IPO Date
- Mar 14, 2018
- Business
- Borregaard ASA operates one of the world's most advanced and sustainable biorefineries, specializing in the development, production, and marketing of biochemicals and biomaterials derived from renewable raw materials, primarily wood. The company’s core products include lignin-based biopolymers and binding and dispersing agents, specialty cellulose used as raw material for cellulose ethers and cellulose acetate, sustainable cellulose fibrils, bioethanol, and biovanillin—the only vanillin produced from wood, PEFC-certified and sustainable. Its products serve diverse industries such as agriculture, aquaculture, construction, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and beverage, batteries, and biofuels. Borregaard operates through three primary business segments: BioSolutions (biopolymers and biovanillin), BioMaterials (specialty cellulose and cellulose fibrils), and Fine Chemicals (bioethanol and chemical intermediates). The company is headquartered in Sarpsborg, Norway, and operates globally across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 2012, Borregaard leverages its integrated biorefinery assets and expert knowledge in a unique wood-based chemistry process.
In recent years, Borregaard has pursued a strategic focus on increased specialization and value growth driven by innovation and market development. The company has made targeted investments to enhance its product portfolio, expand capacity, and improve sustainability, including CO2 emission reductions and energy efficiency improvements at its Norwegian biorefinery. In 2024, Borregaard hosted a Capital Markets Day where it emphasized continuing its specialization journey, expanding the cellulose fibrils business, and leveraging its lignin raw material base for advanced biopolymers and biovanillin. The company also actively invests in bio-based startups and sustainability initiatives as part of its long-term strategic priorities. This includes securing grants from research councils to support innovation and environmental projects, reflecting a strong ESG profile. Borregaard maintains a market-oriented and innovation-driven culture with a commitment to sustainable and renewable solutions replacing oil-based products.