(IN BRIEF) BASF is making a strategic shift in its copper hydrometallurgy business to meet the rising demand for copper and the need for sustainable processing solutions. The company is advancing its LixTRA™ product line and enhancing its leaching aids … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Caren Hoffmann, copper hydrometallurgy, electrowinning, Hendrik Sporys, HOUSTON, leaching aids, LixTRA™, Luprofroth®, Lupromin®, Luproset®, Mining Industry, mining solutions, partnership, R&D, solvent extraction, sustainability, sustainable processing, Tucson
(IN BRIEF) BASF Industrial Formulators has unveiled Pluriol® A 2400 I, a new product in its reactive polyethylene glycol (iPEG) portfolio, aimed at enhancing polycarboxylate ethers (PCE) in the European construction industry. The innovative Pluriol® A 2400 I is a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, CO2 reduction, concrete admixtures, construction industry, dispersants, Europe, iPEG, Pluriol® A 2400 I, polycarboxylate ethers, polyethylene glycol, raw materials, superplasticizers, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF and Group14 Technologies have unveiled a groundbreaking silicon battery solution combining BASF’s Licity 2698 X F binder and Group14’s SCC55 silicon material. This new solution boosts battery performance, offering faster charging, higher energy density, and remarkable durability. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, battery technology, cycle life, electric mobility, electric vehicles, energy storage, Group14 Technologies, Licity binder, lithium batteries, partnership, SCC55, silicon batteries, sustainability, sustainable energy
(IN BRIEF) BASF is expanding its production of semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany to meet the growing demand for chip manufacturing in Europe. The new facility, set to begin operations by 2027, will support key customers … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged advanced semiconductor materials, AI chip applications, automotive, BASF, BASF investment, chemical manufacturing, chip production, Europe, high-purity chemicals, Ludwigshafen, mobile communications, Semiconductor industry, Semiconductor Manufacturing, semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid
(IN BRIEF) BASF and Hagihara Industries have jointly developed an advanced formulation of Tinuvin® UV stabilizers to produce highly durable polyolefin yarns for artificial turf, improving resistance to sunlight and weather. The enhanced turf, which now boasts a lifespan of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Sports
Tagged artificial grass, BASF, chemical innovation, Fagiano Okayama, Hagihara Industries, Hazel Sprafke, J-League, light stabilizers, Norio Funakoshi, Okayama, outdoor durability, plastic additives, plastic innovation, polyolefin yarns, sports field turf, synthetic turf, Tinuvin, UV protection, UV stabilizers, weather-resistant materials
(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings has expanded its Refinity cloud platform with the introduction of ImagePLUS and the next-generation ScanR spectrophotometer, delivering faster, more precise digital color matching for the automotive refinish industry. ScanR offers five accurate measurements in 30 seconds … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Alfa CR4/6, automated mixing, automotive coatings, automotive refinish, BASF, body shop tools, Chris Titmarsh, cloud-based platform, color database, color identification, digital color matching, efficiency, ImagePLUS, license plate recognition, material savings, next-gen color tech, Refinity, ScanR, spectrophotometer, sustainability, VIN recognition, waste reduction
(IN BRIEF) Cellasto®, a global leader in NVH components and part of BASF, is investing around €60 million to build a second manufacturing plant in Shanghai, set to open in 2027. The facility will increase local production capacity by nearly … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged automotive manufacturing, Automotive Sector, BASF, BASF Greater China, Bjoern Kophstahl, Cellasto expansion, Cellasto®, CHINA, China EV market, electric vehicles, Jeffrey Lou, local production, Martin Jung, mold lines, noise vibration harshness, NVH components, partnership, Performance Materials, production capacity, second plant, Shanghai, sustainability, €60 million investment
(IN BRIEF) At CHINAPLAS 2025 in Shenzhen, BASF presented Össur’s Pro-Flex® Terra foot prosthesis, featuring BASF’s Cellasto® microcellular material that emulates the natural motion of human muscles and tendons. The prosthetic foot, with its innovative three-step foam design, adapts to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Iceland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged automated mold lines, BASF, Bjoern Kophstahl, Cellasto®, CHINAPLAS 2025, durability, energy return, extreme conditions, Felix Starker, flexibility, lifecycle testing, microcellular material, mobility, muscle-tendon motion, Össur, partnership, Pro-Flex® Terra, prosthetic foot, three-step foam design, user testing
(IN BRIEF) At in-cosmetics Global 2025 in Amsterdam, BASF launches its Longevity Ecosystem, an innovative approach in personal care focused on planetary, emotional, and physical well-being. The initiative, part of BASF’s Beyond Beauty journey, introduces sustainable alternatives like Verdessence® Maize … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Amsterdam, BASF, Beyond Beauty, Dr. Bianca Seelig, Dr. Boris Gaspar, emotional well-being, ethical sourcing, FairWild, healthy aging, in-cosmetics Global 2025, Lamesoft OP Plus, Longevity Ecosystem, Marcel Schnyder, MindMotion technology, Oximony, personal care, physical well-being, planetary well-being, regulatory changes, sustainability, Sustainable Ingredients, Verdessence Maize
(IN BRIEF) BASF inaugurated a new Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center in Ludwigshafen, Germany, on December 12, 2024. The facility is purpose-built to accelerate the pilot-scale production of chemical catalysts and drive innovation in solids processing technologies. By incorporating … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial
Tagged BASF, Catalyst Development, chemical catalysts, Dr. Detlef Ruff, Dr. Helmut Winterling, global customers, green transformation, industrial chemistry, Innovative technologies, investment, Ludwigshafen, pilot-scale synthesis, process technologies, R&D, safety features, Solids Processing Center, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) As of February 2025, the Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable (Mesa Multiactor) has officially transitioned into an independent foundation, focusing on sustainable water management in Chile’s Salar de Atacama. The initiative, backed by major corporations like BASF, BMW, and Volkswagen, has … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, BMW Group, cadastre, Chile, Climate Action, collaboration, corporate responsibility, Daimler Truck AG, Fairphone, GIZ International Services, grey water recycling, independent foundation, indigenous communities, irrigation, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Mesa Multiactor, multi-stakeholder approach, partnership, public awareness, resource management, Responsible Lithium Partnership, Salar de Atacama, sustainability, sustainable development, transparency, Volkswagen Group, water management, water resources
(IN BRIEF) BASF has reached an agreement to sell its Brazilian decorative paints business to Sherwin-Williams for $1.15 billion. This divestiture, which is part of BASF’s strategy to unlock value through active portfolio management, includes production sites, brands, and approximately … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 5G Innovation Region, Anup Kothari, BASF, Brazil, Coatings activities, Coatings division, decorative paints, Employees, Glasu!, Heidi G. Petz, partnership, portfolio management, regulatory approval, Sherwin-Williams, strategic divestiture, Suvinil, transaction
(IN BRIEF) Chemetall, part of BASF’s Coatings division, has transitioned its Blackman Township production facility in Michigan to 100% renewable electricity, marking a significant step in its sustainability efforts. Partnering with BASF Renewable Energy, the facility will use wind and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, BASF Renewable Energy, Blackman Township, carbon footprint, Chemetall, circular economy, CO2 emissions reduction, CO2 reduction, Coatings division, Frank Naber, Green Energy, Jackson County, Michigan, partnership, renewable electricity, Renewable Energy Certificates, solar power, sustainability, sustainable operations, Virtual Power Purchase Agreements, vPPAs, wind power
(IN BRIEF) Mark Meier will take over as Managing Director of Ramboll in Germany starting May 1, 2025. With two decades of leadership experience at BASF across various European markets, Meier brings expertise in strategic business development, innovation, and sales … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, appointment, BASF, Business Development, business success, change management, COO Ramboll, European regions, experts, Germany, green transition, INNOVATION, innovation-driven B2B, leadership, Managing Director, Mark Meier, Michael Simmelsgaard, Ramboll, sales management, sustainability, sustainable change
(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced its ecovio® 60 IA 1552 biopolymer, a certified industrial compostable solution designed for plant clips used in greenhouse fruit and vegetable cultivation. This innovation allows the clips to biodegrade in industrial composting facilities after harvest, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged agricultural innovation, agriculture, BASF, biopolymer, biopolymers, circular economy, composting, crop cultivation, ecovio®, environmental impact, food contact approved, greenhouse, Industrial Compostable, Microplastics, plant clips, Renewi, sustainability, sustainable farming practices
(IN BRIEF) The Pragati sustainable castor bean program has achieved significant progress in its eight years, improving yields and enhancing the livelihoods of over 8,000 certified farmers in Gujarat, India. By focusing on sustainability, water efficiency, and gender inclusivity, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged 'Pragati', agricultural best practices, agricultural growth, Arkema, BASF, castor production, certified farmers, crop protection, digital tools, Farmer Livelihoods, financial literacy, gender empowerment, gender inclusivity, Gujarat, INDIA, Jayant Agro-Organics, medical camps, partnership, personal protective equipment, profitability, semi-arid land, Solidaridad, SuCCESS® sustainability code, sustainability, sustainable castor bean program, sustainable farming practices, water consumption reduction, women farmers, yield increase
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Performance Materials division has completed a major sustainability milestone by transitioning all its European production sites to renewable electricity, starting in 2025. This step affects the company’s manufacturing of Engineering Plastics, Polyurethanes, Thermoplastic Polyurethanes, and Specialty Polymers. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged #OurPlasticsJourney, 2030, 3B Fibreglass, alternative raw materials, BASF, BASF's climate goals, circular economy, climate-neutral, CO2 emissions, CO2 footprint, engineering plastics, green steam, greenhouse gas emissions, Ludwigshafen, Martin Jung, offshore wind farm, Performance Materials division, polyurethanes, renewable electricity, renewable energy, specialty polymers, sustainability, thermoplastic polyurethanes, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) At Cosmet’Agora 2025 in Paris, BASF introduced new eco-conscious formulations under its Beyond Beauty initiative, focusing on hydration, cleansing, UV protection, and natural makeup. These climate-adaptive solutions use sustainable ingredients to meet the rising consumer demand for environmentally … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Beyond Beauty, carbon footprint, Care 360°, Care Chemicals, Cegesoft® SB45 TR, Cetiol® OE, Cetiol® Ultimate, Cleansing, Cleansing & Protection, climate change, climate-adaptive formulations, Cosmedia® Gel CC, Cosmetagora, digitalization, eco-conscious beauty, Emulgade Verde 10 MS, Hydrating & Cooling, hydration, ingredient circularity, INNOVATION, natural makeup, Optimistic Glow, personal care, personalized beauty, Plantacare® range, renewable feedstocks, RiceTouch, science, sourcing traceability, sustainability, Tinomax™ CC, Tinosorb® A2B, transparency, UV protection, Uvinul® TS Hydro, Valérie Pian-Parison
(IN BRIEF) BASF, alongside partners Endress+Hauser, TechnoCompound, and the Universities of Bayreuth and Jena, is leading the SpecReK project to enhance the mechanical recycling of plastics using advanced spectroscopic technology and AI. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AI, BASF, Dr. Bernhard von Vacano, Endress+Hauser, partnership, plastic recycling, SpecReK project, sustainability, TechnoCompound, Universities of Bayreuth and Jena
(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Symbiocell®, a new cosmetic ingredient derived from Cestrum latifolium leaves, now approved for use in China following a successful regulatory notification. Designed to soothe sensitive skin and reduce excessive skin reactions, Symbiocell® has shown strong … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged BASF, CHINA, INNOVATION, partnership, safety, Sensitive Skin, sustainability, Symbiocell®
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