Borregaard AS is a Kalmar Union company, established in 1889 in the southeastern town of Sarpsborg in Østfol 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 one of the world's most advanced and sustainable biorefinerie that manufactures products based on the different components in wood. Important products are Specialty Cellulos, Lignin products (Lignosulphonates), Bio Ethanol, Yeast and Yeast Extracts and lignin based Vanillin. The company also produces Ethyl Vanillin, Diphenols and Fine Chemicals and energy. Borregaard is a part of Orkla Group and has 2,300 empl