Borealis and Borouge roll-out Borlink™ in Russia, showcase latest innovations at wire Russia 2013

Borealis and Borouge, the world's leading providers of innovative, value-

creating solutions for the wire and cable industry, announce the dedicated roll-out of the technology platform Borlink™ in Russia. Their latest innovations and flagship solutions will be showcased at the international wire and cable industry trade fair "wire Russia" in Moscow at the Expocentre Fairgrounds, Hall 7.3, Stand A08 from June 25-28.

Borlink™ roll-out in Russia

Borlink was introduced by Borealis and Borouge at wire Dusseldorf 2012 as a technology platform offering a complete global package of power cable compounds and expertise serving applications for medium and high voltage (MV, HV), including extra high voltage (EHV) and high voltage direct current (HVDC). Key innovations of Borlink include a tailor-made high pressure (HP) process for the production of high purity low density polyethylene (LDPE) base polymers with superior electrical properties and the introduction of a closed or controlled loop (from monomer to final packaging) which avoids contaminants and ensures homogenous and high-quality, clean compounds. The Borlink technology is a step change  innovation in the power cable industry and serves as a  platform for Borealis and Borouge to work together with the entire energy infrastructure value chain to establish innovative solutions that address the challenges of an increasingly connected world.

The dedicated Borlink roll-out in Russia underscores Borealis' long-term commitment to the Russian wire and cable industry. By working together with Borealis, wire and cable producers in Russia have access to highquality, reliable and innovative power cable solutions in order to meet rising demandfor electricity, and to facilitate rapid infrastructure growth.

"Applying the Borlink technology in the wire and cable industry benefits the entire value chain," explains Anton Wolfsberger, Borealis Marketing Manager for Energy & Infrastructure. "For example, cables benef itting from Borlink technology are still performing to today's stringent standards even after 30 years of use. Furthermore, at the end of their life cycle, these cables can be fully recycled in combination with standard polyethylene for a fully sustainable, multi-generation life cycle."

Source: Borealis and Borouge