(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall and BASF have finalized an agreement for the sale of 49 percent of Vattenfall’s Nordlicht 1 and 2 wind farms to BASF, deepening their collaboration in renewable energy. Nordlicht, Vattenfall’s largest offshore wind project to date, is … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, Anna Borg, BASF, Germany, Martin Brudermüller, Nordlicht Wind Farm, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) General Motors (GM) has named BASF as its 2023 Supplier of the Year, marking the 17th time BASF has received this prestigious award in GM’s 32-year history of recognition programs. The award highlights BASF’s commitment to providing high-quality … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 2023 Supplier of the Year, Awards, BASF, General Motors, Jeff Morrison, partnership, sustainability, Uta Holzenkamp
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global leader in materials and chemicals, presents a co-creation partnership for automotive industry players at Chinaplas 2024, Shanghai. The initiative offers an extensive portfolio of engineering plastics combined with design, simulation, application development, and parts testing … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, CHINAPLAS 2024, electric motors, Material Portfolio, partnership, Shanghai
(IN BRIEF) BASF announces the commencement of change negotiations at its precursor cathode active materials plant in Harjavalta, Finland, due to prolonged permitting processes and regulatory uncertainty. The decision, prompted by the suspension of the environmental permit’s immediate enforcement by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged BASF, Finland, Harjavalta Plant, negotiations, partnership, sustainability, Tomi Oja
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading ingredient supplier in the Personal Care industry, showcased innovative solutions at in-cosmetics Global in Paris, highlighting their commitment to sustainability and consumer-centric products. Gisela Pinheiro, Senior Vice President of BASF Personal Care Europe, emphasized the … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, France, Germany, Industrial, Marketing
Tagged BASF, BASF Care Chemicals, BASF Personal Care Europe, Beyond Beauty, Care 360° – Solutions for Sustainable Life, Care Chemicals, Dr. Becky Stiles, Gisela Pinheiro, in-cosmetics Global, Paris, personal care, Personal Care Industry, Product Carbon Footprint Transparency, sustainable
(IN BRIEF) Intraco Ltd, a prominent exporter of premixes and concentrates, and trinamiX GmbH, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopy solutions, have collaborated to revolutionize feed analysis. Their partnership aims to provide Intraco and its distribution partners with real-time nutrient … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged analyze nutrient composition of feed, animal diets, animal feed, animal feed concentrates, BASF, concentrates, farmers, FEED, Group DC, handheld spectrometer, Intraco Ltd, livestock, Miriam Suhren, mobile feed analysis, mobile spectroscopy solutions, premixes, protein meals, raw materials, Steven Van Caekenberghe, trinamiX GmbH, trinamiX Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solution
(IN BRIEF) BASF is set to showcase its latest additive offerings at CHINAPLAS 2024, a significant event in the plastic and rubber industries. These additives play a pivotal role in increasing the sustainability of various plastic applications by enhancing durability, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News
Tagged BASF, CHINAPLAS 2024, Hazel Sprafke, IrgaCycle™, plastic additives, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH introduces a revolutionary Consumer Spectroscopy solution at BEAUTY in Düsseldorf, showcasing the world’s first NIR spectrometer that fits into smartphones or handheld devices for cosmetic applications. This innovation enables consumers to conduct non-invasive molecular analysis of … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, BEAUTY 2024, Consumer Use, Düsseldorf, NIR Spectrometer, partnership, Revea, skin care, technology, trinamiX, Troels Marstrand, Wilfried Hermes
(IN BRIEF) Isobionics®, a BASF Aroma Ingredients brand, introduces its latest natural flavor, beta-Caryophyllene 80, at the FlavourTalk Raw Materials Exhibition 2024. Developed to meet specific customer requirements, this flavor expands Isobionics®’ portfolio beyond citrus products. Made using cutting-edge biotechnology, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Commodities, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged BASF, beta-Caryophyllene 80, FlavourTalk Exhibition, Giovanni D’Andola, innovative, Isobionics®, Natural Flavor
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Monomers division celebrates a significant milestone with the global certification of its production sites in all regions, including the USA, under ISCC PLUS and REDcert2 standards. This achievement enables BASF to offer regionally produced certified isocyanates and … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, BASF, Dr. Ramkumar Dhruva, Global Sustainability Certification, Monomers Division, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH debuts its latest innovation, the Consumer Spectroscopy solution, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. This cutting-edge technology integrates a near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer into a smartphone reference design powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 platform, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged BASF, Judd Heape, LUMILEDS, MWC Barcelona 2024, partnership, Qualcomm, Revea, Spectroscopy Solution, trinamiX, Troels Marstrand, Viavi, Wilfried Hermes
(IN BRIEF) INEOS Automotive and BASF’s Coatings division have entered a global agreement to advance automotive refinish body and paint development, aiming to surpass industry standards. The partnership focuses on delivering sustainable refinish solutions, digital color-matching solutions, and training to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Chemetall, a leading global supplier of surface treatment solutions, inaugurates its cutting-edge Global Aluminum Competence Center in Giussano, Italy, signaling a significant stride in the aluminum application arena. The center consolidates Chemetall’s extensive expertise in aluminum surface treatment, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Aluminum Solutions Center, Arjan Termaten, BASF, Chemetall, Daniela Polzot, Frank Naber, Giussano, Italy, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF, in line with its global strategy for 1,4-butanediol (BDO), commenced the process to divest its shares from joint venture companies in Korla, China, due to environmental concerns and evolving market dynamics. The decision follows an assessment of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged BASF, CHINA, divestment, sustainability, Xinjiang Joint Ventures
(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH is showcasing its Face Authentication with liveness detection technology for smartphones and vehicles, offering a secure and convenient method to protect devices and data. The solution even detects realistic three-dimensional masks, ensuring user privacy without compromising … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged automotive, BASF, consumer electronics, Innovative Sensing Solutions, MWC 2024, smartphones, Spain, trinamiX
(IN BRIEF) The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has awarded a €4.2 million contract to a consortium led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM) to conduct scientific studies on New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) as alternatives to animal … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Alternative Testing Methods, BASF, consortium, ECHA, Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM), partnership, Professor Hennicke Kamp, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF has teamed up with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to launch the “OPTIMA Rice” project aimed at curbing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in rice production. The initiative supports BASF’s commitment to reducing carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged "OPTIMA Rice", Bas Bouman, BASF, greenhouse gas (GHG) Emissions, IRRI, Marko Grozdanovic, partnership, PHILIPPINES, Rice Production", sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In a remarkable achievement, the sustainable castor program initiated by Arkema, BASF, Jayant Agro-Organics, and Solidaridad in May 2016 has now certified over 7,000 farmers, resulting in substantial individual yield increases. More than 7,000 hectares of semi-arid land … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged 'Pragati', Arkema, BASF, Castor Program, farmers, INDIA, Jayant Agro-Organics, Jayeshbhai Ramjibhai Mujat, partnership, Solidaridad, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In collaboration with Arkema, Jayant Agro-Organics, and implementation partner Solidaridad, BASF’s sustainable castor farming project, known as Pragati, has achieved significant milestones in its seven-year journey. Over 7,000 farmers have been trained and certified, cultivating more than 74,500 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In a bid to address the growing demand for sustainable accident repairs and uniform sustainability standards, BASF’s Coatings division is collaborating with industry partners, including associations, insurers, work providers, fleet operators, and body shops, to develop a global … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF has announced leadership changes in its Nutrition and Health divisions. Julia Raquet will assume responsibility for the Division Europe, Middle East, and Africa, while Dr. Martin Volland will take charge of the Division Nutrition & Health. These … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Anup Kothari, appointment, BASF, Dr. Katja Scharpwinkel, Dr. Martin Volland, Health Divisions, Julia Raquet, leadership, Nutrition Divisions
(IN BRIEF) Iveco Group (EXM: IVG) has partnered with BASF (FWB: BAS), a leading global chemical company, to implement a recycling solution for lithium-ion batteries used in Iveco Group’s electric vehicles. This collaboration is in line with Iveco Group’s circular … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global chemical company, has released its 2023 Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings, highlighting changing trends in automotive paint choices. The report shows that while achromatic colors (white, black, gray, and silver) remain dominant for non-commercial … Read the full press release
(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) eCarsTrade, une plateforme d’enchères en ligne B2B spécialisée dans la vente de voitures d’occasion européennes, a annoncé l’arrivée de Dirk Van Roost en tant que nouveau Directeur Financier et Administratif (CFO). Dirk apporte avec lui plus de … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Financial, France, Internet & Online, Management
Tagged B2B Car Auctions, B2B Online Car Auctions Platform, BASF, Booz & Company, Car Auctions for Dealerships, Car Auctions for European Cars, CFO, Chemster GmbH, Directeur Financier et Administratif, Dirk Van Roost, eCarsTrade, ExxonMobil, Filipp Sevostianov, General Electric, leadership, nomination, plateforme d'enchères en ligne B2B, Sentiance
(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Irgastab® PUR 71, an innovative anti-scorch solution designed to meet regulatory standards and deliver exceptional performance without the use of aromatic amines, addressing the limitations of conventional additives. In the manufacturing of polyurethane foams, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Anti-Scorch Solution, BASF, Dr. Bettina Sobotka, Irgastab® PUR 71, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a major player in the chemical industry, has announced new sustainability commitments, including targets for Scope 3.1 emissions. The company aims to reduce its specific Scope 3.1 emissions by 15% by 2030 compared to 2022 levels. This … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF and Heidelberg University have extended their partnership for another five years to continue operating the Catalysis Research Laboratory (CaRLa) until 2028. CaRLa, founded in 2006, focuses on homogeneous catalysis and organic synthesis, with the aim of developing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Science, Technology
Tagged BASF, CaRLa, catalysis, catalysis laboratory, Catalysis Research Laboratory, Dr. Christian Rein, Dr. Helmut Winterling, Dr. Jaroslaw Mormul, Dr. Julia Schüller, Heidelberg University, industrial chemistry, Prof. Dr. A. Stephen K. Hashmi, Prof. Dr. Katja Patzel-Mattern, Prof. Dr. Peter Comba, Prof. Dr. Thomas Schaub
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall and BASF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farm projects in the German North Sea. BASF is set to acquire a 49% stake in these projects, which … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) KORE Insulation has launched its low carbon EPS insulation, which has been selected for use in the Cloughan View housing development in Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, comprising 127 units and developed by the Braidwater Group. The high energy efficiency … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Real Estate
Tagged BASF, Braidwater Group, Brian Flax, Housing Development, KORE Insulation, Low Carbon EPS Insulation, Neopor, Northern Ireland, partnership, Phil Marsh, Rory Devlin, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF Services Europe GmbH has opened a new service Hub in Berlin, occupying 15,000 square meters across eight floors in the SCALE office complex in the Prenzlauer Berg district. This hub will serve approximately 2,800 employees, providing business … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading global producer of battery materials, and SK On, a prominent electric vehicle battery cell manufacturer, have entered into an agreement to explore collaboration opportunities in the global lithium-ion battery market, with a particular focus on … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Asia Pacific, BASF, cathode active materials (CAM), Dr. Peter Schuhmacher, Jee Dong-seob, lithium-ion battery, North America, partnership, SK On, South Korea, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF is enhancing its Ultrasim® simulation portfolio to include the manufacturing process of components made from particle foam, specifically designed for Infinergy®, an expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (E-TPU) used in various applications like bicycle tires and shoe soles. Ultrasim® … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Foam Component Manufacturing, Infinergy®, Martin Vallo, Moritz Höfert, partnership, sustainability, Ultrasim®
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global chemical company, and Teamplas Group, a leading Southeast Asian recycled pellets manufacturer, have partnered to improve the recycling process and create high-quality office equipment and car interior parts from post-consumer waste. Teamplas uses BASF’s IrgaCycle® … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, BASF's IrgaCycle®, BASF's VALERAS®, Hazel Sprafke, partnership, Pongsakorn Atichatsrisakul, post-consumer waste, Recycling Quality, sustainability, Teamplas, THAILAND
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global chemical company, has entered into an innovation partnership with 3Helix Inc., a U.S.-based technology start-up, to leverage 3Helix’s proprietary CHP (Collagen Hybrid Peptides) technology. This collaboration involves an equity investment and licensing agreement, granting BASF … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged 3Helix, Anti-Aging Technology, BASF, CHP technology, Dr. Marina Safont Sempere, INNOVATION, Mike Kirkness, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF has officially launched its Superabsorbents Excellence Center at the Antwerp site in Belgium, following a €25 million investment. This facility demonstrates BASF’s commitment to the hygiene industry within its acrylics value chain. The center is equipped with … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Science, Technology
Tagged acrylics, Antwerp, BASF, Belgium, Dr. Marco Altmayer, Dr. Maximilian Walter, Dr. Reiner Geier, Dr. Thorsten Oberreuther, hygiene business, Jan Remeysen, Marco Altmayer, Matthias Lindner, superabsorbent polymer, superabsorbents, Superabsorbents Excellence Center, VERBUND
(IN BRIEF) BASF is set to unveil its latest solutions for the home care, industrial & institutional cleaning, and personal care markets at the SEPAWA Congress in Berlin from October 25 to 27. The offerings are part of BASF’s Care … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Marketing
Tagged Andreas Künkel, Annette Mehling, Antoine Beziau, BASF, Bianca Seelig, biodegradable polymer, biopolymers, BTC Europe, Care Chemicals Initiative Care 360°, cleaning, cosmetic formulations, detergent formulations, digitalization, dishwashing detergent, Dr Becky Stiles, Emulgade Verde 10 MS, Home Care, INNOVATION, Jesper Duus Nielsen, Lavergy® M Ace 100 L, mannanase, Maria De Moragas De Torres, Myriam Sohn, Özgecan Özeren, personal care, Sandip Bhattacharya, SEPAWA Congress, Sokalan® Ecopure C, Solutions for Sustainable Life, Sonja Fischer, sustainability, sustainable laundry, Torsten Clarius, Volker Wendel
(IN BRIEF) BASF has announced key personnel changes within its leadership team, including Marcelo R. Lu taking on the role of President for the Division South & East Asia, ASEAN & ANZ, effective February 1, 2024. Klaus Welsch will retire … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged appointment, BASF, Haryono Lim, Klaus Welsch, Marcelo R. Lu, Personnel changes, Senior Leadership
(IN BRIEF) BASF is hosting Sustainable Beauty Days 2023 on November 15 and 16, offering interactive sessions on sustainability topics. Thought leaders, scientists, and industry professionals will discuss sustainability trends, the intersection of sustainability and digitalization, new ingredient developments, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading chemical company, has expanded its production capacities for ethylene oxide and its derivatives at its Antwerp site in Belgium. This investment adds approximately 400,000 metric tons per year to the company’s production capacity for these … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial
Tagged alkoxylates, Antwerp, BASF, Belgium, ethylene oxide, ethylene oxide derivatives, Hartwig Michels, Jan Remeysen, Mary Kurian, VERBUND
(IN BRIEF) BASF is supplying its biomass balanced tetrahydrofuran (THF BMB) to Asahi Kasei’s ROICA Division to produce sustainable stretch fibers under the ROICA™ brand. This collaboration aims to support the launch of a new sustainable apparel collection and achieve … Read the full press release
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