BASF

(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings has won the Sustainability Award in Automotive 2026 for its Overspray Free Application process, known as OFLA, which enables more sustainable two-tone vehicle painting without overspray or masking. The award, jointly organised by the ATZ/MTZ Group … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF has patented a new hot gas welding process for thermoplastics that significantly shortens welding times while improving energy efficiency and maintaining high weld seam quality. The technology is especially suited for Ultramid® Advanced polyphthalamide materials used in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Lindex and BASF have partnered to introduce recycled polyamide materials into the lingerie sector using BASF’s loopamid® technology. The recycled polyamide 6 material is produced entirely from textile waste and is designed to support textile-to-textile recycling while maintaining … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF and Cromology have introduced a new circular economy solution for the coatings industry by incorporating chemically recycled materials derived from end-of-life tires into decorative wall paints. Cromology will use BASF’s Acronal® Ccycled® acrylic binder in its new … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Cefic has launched a redesigned website for its Intervention in Chemical Transport Emergencies (ICE) programme to improve access to emergency response information during chemical transport incidents across Europe. The new platform introduces a more user-friendly structure and updated … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) DLG Group has appointed Anders Ravn-Nielsen as Vice President for Global Crop Categories to strengthen the strategic and commercial development of its global crop portfolio. Bringing 17 years of prior experience within DLG and most recently serving as … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH has expanded its mobile NIR spectroscopy solution to include new applications for the footwear and textile industries, addressing the growing need for accurate material identification in complex products. The technology enables rapid, on-site detection of materials … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF has successfully delivered and installed a major component for its industrial heat pump project at its Ludwigshafen site, marking a key milestone in the development of one of the world’s most powerful systems for emission-free steam generation. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF is introducing its “Beyond Beauty: Authentic+” concept at in-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris, focusing on authenticity, emotional well-being, and sensory experiences in personal care. The initiative encourages a move away from digitally enhanced beauty standards toward more … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Ultrason® P 3010 BMB, a new biomass-balanced PPSU grade that incorporates 20% renewable feedstock to support circular economy goals. Produced using certified mass balance methods and 100% green electricity, the material offers the same performance, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF SE has nominated Mark Garrett as a shareholder representative candidate for election to its Supervisory Board at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled for April 30, 2026. Garrett is set to succeed Liming Chen, who will step down … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF has launched AdBlue GE by BASF, a renewable electricity-based version of its diesel exhaust fluid designed to lower CO₂ emissions during production while delivering identical quality and performance to conventional AdBlue. Manufactured using power from the Hollandse … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF is showcasing a suite of advanced plastic additive solutions at Plastindia 2026 that are designed to improve durability, performance, and sustainability across applications ranging from agricultural films and high-voltage power cables to floating solar pontoons and polymer-based … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Xfloat and BASF have partnered to enhance the durability and sustainability of floating solar systems by integrating BASF’s Tinuvin® 2730 ED light stabilizer into Xfloat’s HDPE floating platforms, enabling them to withstand harsh environmental conditions for over 30 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings has launched a new digital solution that provides transparent, real-time product carbon footprint data across more than 120,000 products worldwide, replacing its previous internal system. By integrating emissions data from over 25,000 raw materials and more … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) EQT Foundation has invested in UK-based Biographica as part of its seed round, supporting the company’s machine learning platform for faster and more accurate crop gene discovery. Biographica’s technology helps seed companies identify genetic traits that improve yield, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF will present a new Beyond Beauty formulation concept at Cosmet’Agora 2026 in Paris, showcasing hybrid cosmetic solutions that combine advanced sensory performance with responsible ingredient design. Alongside cross-category formulations, BASF is introducing Aloversil™, a natural-origin peptide for … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF has successfully commissioned the steam cracker at its new Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China, making it the first such facility worldwide to run its main compressors entirely on renewable energy. With one million metric tons of annual … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Lupragen® N 208, a new reactive amine catalyst for polyurethane foams that fulfills strict low-VOC requirements. Produced at the Ludwigshafen Verbund site and offered worldwide, the catalyst becomes part of the PU foam structure during … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure’s Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm has delivered its first power to the German grid, marking a major progress point toward full operation expected in Q1 2026. The 913 MW project — now Ørsted’s … Read the full press release →