News & Views

People | January 30, 2025

The Optimism (and curiosity) of Jonatas Melo

A natural curiosity about people and how things work has helped carve a diverse career path for Jonatas Melo, one that has well-prepared him for his role as President of Baystar. Jonatas shares strategic vision for integrated producer.

Corporate | December 30, 2024

2024: Production records and partnerships

As 2024 draws to a close at Baystar, Brad Leesman reflects on some of the key highlights: from setting new production records to developing high-performance custom solutions for clients to diversifying and expanding the company’s portfolio.

People | November 6, 2024

Pricing strategies with a human touch

Greta Wilson is very thorough by nature and has a genuine need to understand how all the moving parts come together so she can navigate problems and determine the best path forward.

Corporate | July 2, 2024

Baystar welcomes new executive leadership

Baystar is pleased to announce, in its next step of the partnership between TotalEnergies and Borealis, that Jonatas Melo of Borealis has been appointed as Baystar’s new President, succeeding Diane Chamberlain, and Thomas Denni of TotalEnergies will become the JV’s new Finance Director, succeeding Shauna Meyer.

Products | June 11, 2024

Delivering increased benefits to greenhouse films with Borstar® technology

How Baystar is helping customers deliver better, more reliable production methods to greenhouse agriculture. By: Susan Zhang, Peter Malmros and Kyle Anderson, Ph.D

Corporate | May 22, 2024

“Doing business differently”: Inside Baystar’s first NPE

5 days, 50,000+ delegates from 131 countries ... but only one Baystar 'less like work' lounge.

People | January 5, 2024

Big builds, big wins in 2023 (and a lot of fun, too)

Diane Chamberlain celebrates the people who bring Baystar’s core values to life every day – and help one another solve problems.

Corporate | October 2, 2023

Baystar transforms polyethylene production with North America's first Borstar technology unit

Baystar launches a new era in high-performance PE production and enhanced sustainability with the start-up of its new Bay 3 PE unit.

People | August 30, 2023

A problem-solver’s dream come true

In Daniel Mendelejis’ world, there are no problems, only opportunities for solutions.

People | May 31, 2023

Ready to change the game in PE production

Shane Harrington and his team are driving a new era in polyethylene production with Bay 3.

People | May 15, 2023

We make happy customers. Also, polyethylene resins.

Baystar is a disruptor in the marketplace because we listen, we care, and we build real relationships.

People | April 30, 2023

Finding a recipe for success in business and in life.

And while end results can often look effortless, our general counsel says it takes a unique mix of elements coming together at the right time, in the right way, and for the right reasons to create an excellent outcome.