Borouge International strengthens leadership in sustainable mobility with new recycled solution for automotive industry

Borcycle™ GE2331SY is designed for high-end structural automotive components, including center console carriers and dashboard carriers.
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Borouge International announces the global launch of Borcycle™ GE2331SY, a new high-performance, recycled polypropylene (PP) compound designed for demanding structural automotive components. The material is a finalist in the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe (PRAE) 2026, reflecting its role in supporting a more sustainable, low-carbon future for mobility.

Established in March 2026 by XRG – ADNOC’s international investment arm – and OMV, Borouge International is a leading global polyolefins producer that designs and manufactures essential materials for modern life. The company brings together Borouge plc, Borealis GmbH and NOVA Chemicals Corporation – three regionally strong, operationally distinct businesses into a single global platform.

Borcycle GE2331SY, is another example of Borouge International’s commitment to delivering materials that enable greater efficiency, durability, and circularity across critical applications—the glass-fiber reinforced compound combines 40% post-consumer recycled material with 20% glass fibers to deliver the strength required for interior structural parts. It is already being used by several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for high-end structural automotive components, including center console carriers and dashboard carriers, demonstrating its suitability for premium applications.

The compound forms part of the Borcycle M portfolio of high-performance mechanically recycled polyolefin solutions, designed to support reduced carbon emissions and increased recycled content across value chains.

Elisabeth Dedl, Global Head of Marketing, Mobility, Borealis Polymere GmbH commented: “The automotive industry is striving to reduce its environmental footprint, and as a trusted partner, we are helping to make that possible. Borcycle demonstrates that recycled content and high performance can go hand in hand. By enabling automakers to integrate circular materials into their vehicles, we can advance sustainable mobility on a global scale.”

The selection of Borcycle GE2331SY as a finalist in the Automotive, Electrical or Electronic Product of the Year category at the PRAE 2026 recognizes Borouge International’s innovation capabilities and manufacturing strengths, as well as its role in accelerating the global transition toward sustainable mobility.

The high-performance compound supports the industry to prepare for regulations such as the upcoming EU End of Life Vehicles (ELV) regulation, which mandates the use of recycled materials from post-consumer waste streams.

Developed across Borouge International’s global operations, the material demonstrates the power of international collaboration in scaling circular solutions and supporting the automotive industry’s move toward low‑carbon, high‑performance materials.

Celia Chen, Vice President Mobility of Borouge, said: “With Borcycle GE2331SY we’re helping our global customers meet growing demand for sustainable mobility solutions. Developed in collaboration with industry partners, it shows how circular innovation can deliver the performance required to meet real market needs."

Produced at various Borouge International facilities in Europe, China, and the United States using locally sourced raw materials, Borcycle GE2331SY is supported by a globally aligned manufacturing strategy that delivers consistent quality at scale, strengthens local supply chains, and reduces transport-related emissions.

The launch builds on the success of Borcycle GD3600SY, introduced in 2024 with 65% PCR content, expanding the global reach of the Borcycle M portfolio. Borouge International continues to work in partnership with the automotive industry to transform waste into high-performance materials for a more sustainable, low-carbon future.

To see samples based onBorcycle GE2331SY and to learn more, visit the Borouge International stand (Hall 5, M115) at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026 on May 5–6, 2026 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.