Borregaard

Borregaard is a Norwegian company, established in 1889 in the southeastern town of Sarpsborg in Østfold county. Its main products were traditionally pulp and paper. The company later started producing chemicals based on timber as a raw material. After a takeover in 1986, Borregaard is today part of the chemical division of the Orkla Group. The company's core business is based on a Biorefinery that manufactures products based on the different components in wood. Important products are Specialty Cellulose, Lignin products (Lignosulphonates), Bio Ethanol, Yeast and Yeast Extracts and lignin based Vanillin. The company also produces Ethyl Vanillin, Diphenols and Fine Chemicals.