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BASF, China BlueChemical and Wuhuan Engineering partner over low-carbon development and utilization of marine gas resources

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, January 2022

BASF to develop and supply innovative catalyst solutions that enable CO2 direct utilization via reforming and synthesis gas to chemicals Reduction of carbon footprint via improved process efficiency and carbon efficiency is the core of the partnership Focus is on utilization … Read the full press release

BASF Color Report 2021 for Automotive OEM Coatings: achromatic colors still the most popular, blue gains a momentum

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, January 2022

Total vehicle production was lower, shifting the popularity of certain colors Blue and red are having a moment in the sun Despite the shift in colors, white, black, silver, and gray follow a familiar pattern, coating the majority of the … Read the full press release

BASF’s activities in climate, water and forests recognized again by CDP this year

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, December 2021

BASF achieves “A-” rating for water management and forest protection Continued excellent “A-” ranking for climate protection despite stricter requirements (PRESS RELEASE) LUGWIGSHAFEN, 13-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), world’s largest chemical producer, has announced that its activities in … Read the full press release

BASF and John Deere combine their advanced spraying technology and digital farming capabilities

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, December 2021

Important collaboration between two global leaders in agriculture, pairing advanced spraying technology with the xarvio® digital farming platform Supporting sustainable farming by optimizing crop production across the whole season Free one-year xarvio® FIELD MANAGER Premium license available to customers of new John … Read the full press release

BASF reduces its holdings in Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, December 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWUGSHAFEN, 6-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), world’s largest chemical producer, has announced the sale of 25.2% stake in the Hollandse Kust Zuid windfarm to Allianz Capital Partners, which acts on behalf of Allianz Insurance Companies. The … Read the full press release

Allianz to invest in Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm by acquiring a minority stake

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, December 2021

First renewables equity investment in offshore wind First renewables equity investment in the Netherlands Allianz is to acquire a 25.2% stake in the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid will be the largest offshore wind farm in … Read the full press release

UTECH 2021: Series of sustainable product developments and technologies by BASF aim at reducing carbon footprint

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, November 2021

New product developments and technological concepts to reduce carbon footprint Energy-efficient and biobased materials for a fossil free future (PRESS RELEASE) LUGWIGSHAFEN, 12-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), world’s largest chemical producer, has announced it will present sustainable product … Read the full press release

Minimalism and clean beauty by BASF’s Care Creations® at Cosmetorium 2021

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, October 2021

Minimalist10 concept answers the consumer demand for clean and simple cosmetic products New ingredients: COSMOS-approved, natural texturizing polymer Hydagen® Clean and fucoidan-rich algae extract Seanactiv™ TechFocus Program: presentation of new active ingredients for hair and scalp (PRESS RELEASE) BARCELONA, 20-Oct-2021 — … Read the full press release

BASF unveils significantly miniaturized NIR Spectroscopy for fast on-site analysis of animal feed and ingredients

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, October 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 12-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF SE (ETR: BAS), world’s largest chemical producer, has announced the launch of trinamiX’ Mobile Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy Solution for the feed industry. Developed jointly by its wholly owned subsidiary trinamiX GmbH … Read the full press release

BASF majority owned battery materials joint venture formed in the world’s largest battery materials market China

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, August 2021

The new joint venture will focus on the rapidly growing electric vehicle segment in the world’s largest battery materials market China The combined technology expertise and market access will provide superior customer value, rapid innovation and cost competitiveness BASF advances … Read the full press release

BASF’s Care Creations® unveils new ingredient based on the organic-certified marine algae fucus vesiculosus that improves eye contour appearance

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, August 2021

Seanactiv™ harnesses the power of fucus vesiculosus fucoidan to limit visible signs of aging and fatigue around the eyes New ingredient helps reduce the appearance of dark circles, crow’s feet wrinkles and under-eye dullness within just one week of application Three-step action … Read the full press release

BASF to build a new pilot Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center at its Ludwigshafen site

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, August 2021

New center strengthens innovation leadership of chemical catalysts portfolio Sustainable setup with all necessary solids processing capabilities in one place Customers benefit from joint development and faster access to new catalyst technologies (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 24-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF … Read the full press release

BASF obtains crucial standards for food and feed industry for its crude glycerin production at the Dusseldorf-Holthausen site

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, June 2021

Important standards for the food and feed industry Quality, traceability and safety along the complete production chain (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 14-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — German multinational chemical company BASF announces that it has obtained GMP+ and ISO 22000 certifications for … Read the full press release

“Responsible Lithium Partnership” established to improve natural resource management in Chile

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, June 2021

Volkswagen Group, BASF, Daimler AG, and Fairphone fund the initiative at its inception GIZ to initiate a participatory process, inviting all relevant actors in the Salar de Atacama to work on a joint action plan Focus on protection of the … Read the full press release

BASF breaks ground for the third phase of Innovation Campus Shanghai

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, April 2021

Growing innovation capabilities will further accelerate innovations for BASF’s customers (PRESS RELEASE) SHANGHAI, China, 27-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The largest chemical producer in the world BASF announces groundbreaking for the third phase of its Innovation Campus Shanghai and the establishment … Read the full press release

BASF and VAUDE develop sustainable outdoor pants made from recycled tires

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, March 2021

Joint News Release BASF and VAUDE take a step towards an effective circular economy together Polyamides based on chemically recycled tires form the basis for robust outdoor pants Available in stores from March 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 19-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and BASF create an innovative manufacturing cell for research and development of thermoplastic polymers and compounds

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, March 2021

Joint News Release Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s IntElect 1000 kN injection moulding machine performs in BASF’s injection moulding pilot plant Innovative manufacturing cell to produce a wide range of different test specimens Fully-digitised robotic processing and digital integration (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, … Read the full press release

Henkel acknowledges top suppliers for outstanding contributions at The ACI Supplier Awards

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, January 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 26-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel recognized its top suppliers for their industry-leading performance in 2020 in a first virtual supplier event of Henkel Beauty Care and Laundry & Home Care. For the 14th time, the event took … Read the full press release

BASF Circular Economy Program: Focus on circular feedstocks, new material cycles and new business models

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, December 2020

(PRESS RELEASE)LUDWIGSHAFEN, 10-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF announces the launch of a new Circular Economy Program. The company aims to double its sales generated with solutions for the circular economy to €17 billion by the year 2030 and plans to … Read the full press release

Pyrum Innovations AG to expand tire pyrolysis capacity with EUR 16 million backing from BASF SE

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, September 2020

Investment will support construction of additional production capacities for pyrolysis oil Milestone in establishing a circular economy for post-consumer plastic waste Pyrolysis oil will partly replace fossil feedstock and be used for demanding plastic applications (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 21-Sep-2020 — … Read the full press release