BASF

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(IN BRIEF) A consortium of leading additive manufacturing companies, including Siemens, DyeMansion, BASF Forward AM, EOS, and HP, has introduced the AM I Navigator Initiative at the Formnext event. This initiative presents a comprehensive maturity model to guide companies through … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) trinamiX, a subsidiary of BASF SE, will introduce its innovative technology for on-the-spot nutritional analysis of crops at Agritechnica, a major agricultural machinery trade fair in Hanover, Germany. The system includes a durable handheld device, a user-friendly mobile … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(IN BRIEF) BASF marks the 25th anniversary of ecoflex® (PBAT: polybutylene adipate terephthalate), the world’s first biodegradable and certified compostable polymer introduced to the plastics market in 1998. Over the years, ecoflex® has gained trust and recognition for its consistent … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Dutch King Willem-Alexander, alongside board members of Vattenfall, BASF, and Allianz, has officially inaugurated the Hollandse Kust Zuid 1-4 offshore wind farm in the North Sea. Located 18-36 kilometers off the Dutch coast, the wind farm features 139 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF Personal Care has introduced Epispot™, a sustainably sourced cosmetic ingredient designed to enhance the beauty and self-confidence of individuals with blemish-prone skin, a common issue affecting people worldwide regardless of gender, age, or ethnicity. Epispot addresses the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF has unveiled a new digital application called “MyCarbonFootprint” aimed at providing customers with an improved understanding of the sustainability status of their product portfolio purchased from BASF. This application helps customers identify BASF solutions that align with … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF is highlighting a range of innovative solutions at the 28th Fakuma exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany, aimed at addressing plastic waste and promoting sustainability. The showcased solutions include mass-balanced plastics that reduce resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced the industry’s first biomass balance offerings for plastic additives, including Irganox® 1010 BMBcert™ and Irganox® 1076 FD BMBcert™. These products are certified by TÜV Nord for mass balance according to the International Sustainability and Carbon … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF, in partnership with a natural cosmetics company and Indonesian non-profit organization Kaleka, is supporting sustainable palm and palm kernel oil production in Indonesia. The project, implemented by Kaleka, follows a jurisdictional approach, aiming to promote sustainable land … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading chemical company, has calculated the Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for several key products in the human and animal nutrition markets, including vitamins, carotenoids, beverage processing polymers, feed enzymes, and feed performance ingredients. These PCFs represent … Read the full press release →