BASF

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure have brought the 913 MW Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm into commercial operation, making it one of Germany’s largest operational offshore wind farms and a major contributor to the country’s domestic renewable energy … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Personal Care business has launched Floragenist™, a new generation of floral active ingredients combining responsibly sourced botanicals, sustainable extraction and epigenetic science for skin care applications. The range includes Floragenist™ Rose, derived from Damask Rose from Morocco … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has signed a new distribution agreement with BASF covering innovative cleaning solutions for the Home Care and Industrial & Institutional Cleaning sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement applies to South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF is expanding its certified biomass-balanced additives portfolio for architectural coatings with three new products: Dispex® AA 4145 MB, Rheovis® PU 1333 MB and Rheovis® HS 1169 MB. Certified according to REDcert², the additives are designed to help … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Care Chemicals division has published its Responsible Sourcing Report 2025, documenting progress in the responsible sourcing of renewable raw materials such as palm oil, palm kernel oil, coconut oil, castor oil and bioactives. The report highlights BASF’s … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF has completed its coatings transaction with Carlyle after receiving all required regulatory approvals, finalising a deal with an enterprise value of €7.7 billion. BASF received approximately €5.8 billion in pre-tax cash proceeds on 30 June 2026 and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF Performance Materials is showcasing Ultramid® A3XZC3 ESD, a flame-retardant, carbon-fibre-reinforced engineering plastic used in the carrier plate of MSA’s M1 self-contained breathing apparatus. The material combines high mechanical strength, impact resistance and reduced surface resistivity, supporting use … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Comotomo is using BASF’s color-matched Ultrason® P 2010 in its next-generation baby bottle, combining the material performance of PPSU with Avient’s Colorant Chromatics™ high-temperature blue color formulation. The bottle features a silicone body with an over-molded ring made … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF has launched Oppanol® N PLUS, a new high-performance binder designed for next-generation electric vehicle batteries, including solid-state battery technologies. Based on BASF’s proven polyisobutene technology, the material is engineered for use in cathodes, anodes or electrolytes, where … Read the full press release →

(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 →