With SLENTITE® into the future: first pilot applications implemented Added value for the automobile: Engine covers made of PU systems for the highest demands Increased sleeping comfort: PU spray gel for mattresses Ludwigshafen, Germany, 28-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — With numerous innovations … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Construction, Germany, Marketing, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged BASF, Intermediates, Maastricht, polyurethane, polyurethanes, SLENTITE®, trade show, UTECH Europe 2018
More than 250 BASF products defined as natural or derived natural ingredients according to the ISO standard “Leaves Index” indicates the degree of natural origin Düsseldorf, Germany, 06-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF has reviewed its complete personal care portfolio according to … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Management
Tagged BASF, Cosmetic, ISO 16128 standard, ISO16128, natural, organic, personal care, Ute Griesbach
MasterRoc TSG 800 for safer tunneling with lower consumption New soil conditioner MasterRoc SLF 50 for efficient soil extraction Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 06-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The fire-resistant grease MasterRoc TSG 800 is the latest innovation of the Master Builders … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Marketing, Technology
Tagged BASF, chemistry, fire resistant, fire-resistant grease, grease, INNOVATION, soil, tunneling, Wolfgang Aldrian, World Tunnel Congress
Anti-stress ingredient Hyalurosmooth® is a mindful way to cope with the effect of stress by regulating cortisol impact on skin New anti-aging active RNAge™ harnesses BASF’s findings in epigenetics and reshapes facial harmony Anti-aging active DN-Age™ slows down hair graying, counteracts hair loss … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Chemicals, France, Germany, Marketing, Pharma & Biotech
Tagged Anti-Aging, Anti-Stress, BASF, Cosmetagora, DN-Age™, epigenetics, hair, Hyalurosmooth®, RNAge, skin, skin and hair care products, stress
Experts demonstrated both ex vivo production of physiological sebum in 3D human sebaceous gland model and its regulation by means of active ingredients Ludwigshafen, Germany, 10-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Sebaceous glands help the skin stay moist and protect it against external … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Chemicals, Germany, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged 3D, 3D tissue models, BASF, BASF Care Creations, Cosmetic, CTIBiotech, Dr. Nico Forraz, Dr. Sabine Pain, NYSCC, NYSCC Cosmetic Congress, Professor Colin McGuckin, Sebaceous Glands, skincare, the Cell Therapy Research Institute, tissue
Mediterranean Influences: glamorous textures and effective sun protection based on BASF’s UV filter solutions Experimental Nomad: all-in-one, compact formulations that are easy to use and fit in a backpack – for beauty on the go Tinosorb® S Lite Aqua enables the … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Chemicals, France, Germany, Marketing
Tagged BASF, Beauty, Cosmetagora, cosmetics, Marine Belthé, SunProtection, UVfilter, “Be authentic” concept
Allows refiners to optimize operations and maximize profits Delivers superior metals passivation and activity maintenance Minimizes hydrogen and coke production Ludwigshafen, Germany, 14-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF announced today the launch of Fortress™ NXT, the next generation of the industry-leading Fortress … Read the full press release
Glass fiber-reinforced co-extrudable Ultradur® replaces steel in window profile Greiner Extrusion Group contributes expertise for suitable tooling LUDWIGSHAFEN, 05-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The construction industry is faced with major challenges in the coming years. In new buildings, restorations and interior construction, … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Industrial
Tagged BASF, PVC windows, stiffening element, Ultradur®
LUDWIGSHAFEN, 05-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the approval of all relevant authorities, BASF has closed the previously announced transfer of its global leather chemicals business to the Stahl Group, with Stahl taking over the activities as of September 30, 2017. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment
Tagged BASF, leather chemicals business, Stahl Group
BASF agrees to acquire Polyamides for €1.6 billion BRUSSELS, 20-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay has entered into a binding agreement with German chemical company BASF for the sale of its Polyamides business, a crucial step in Solvay’s transformation towards a … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Management
Tagged BASF, Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, polyamides, Solvay
Ludwigshafen and Walldorf, Germany, 30-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF and SAP today announced the start of a project at BASF’s Ludwigshafen site to evaluate digital collaboration among business partners in the domain of engineering and maintenance. SAP® Asset Intelligence Network, a cloud-based … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Technology
Tagged Andreas Wernsdörfer, BASF, SAP® Asset Intelligence Network
Intensified use of digital technologies strengthens BASF’s leading position in chemistry-based innovations Chemical industry’s largest supercomputer creates new opportunities for researchers to carry out complex modeling Research Press Conference presents wide-ranging uses of digital tools to develop innovative products Ludwigshafen, … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Technology
Tagged BASF, Dr. Martin Brudermüller, supercomputer
Ludwigshafen, Germany, 03-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — With immediate effect BASF increases prices for all its Kaurit® and Kauramin® glues by €15 per metric ton in Europe on top of fluctuations in raw material prices as of the month of July. The price increase … Read the full press release
New world-scale ibuprofen production plant in Ludwigshafen Additional capacity expansion of ibuprofen plant in Bishop, Texas Strengthening position in the ibuprofen market LUDWIGSHAFEN, 30-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF plans to build a new world-scale plant to produce ibuprofen in Ludwigshafen, … Read the full press release
20 production sites worldwide now certified according to the RSPO standard BASF is Gold partner of the RSPO European Roundtable Good progress has been made in the changeover to certified sustainable palm oil products Ludwigshafen, Germany, 13-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Chemicals, Germany
Tagged BASF, certified palm products, Jan-Peter Sander, Personal Care business
European Joint Undertaking on Bio-Based Industries (BBI) awards consortium with 25 million Euro Synvina coordinates industry consortium “PEFerence” Grant for establishing a complete value chain for the use of bio-based furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) for PEF Synvina intends to build a … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial
Tagged Avantium, BASF, Bio-Based Industries, Bio-Based Raw Materials Value Chain, Patrick Schiffers, Synvina, “PEFerence”
Focus areas are automotive solutions for coatings, and process catalyst research and development €33.7 million center to be based at BASF Innovation Campus Asia Pacific (Shanghai), China Provides automotive manufacturers with access to advanced R&D facilities, including the 3-D robot … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial
Tagged 3-D robot, Automotive Application Center, BASF, Harald Lauke
Impact noise reduction up to 20 dB Combining design, silence and sustainable properties MANNHEIM, 20-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — With the new MasterTop 1327 series BASF has launched two fully liquid-applied, sound deadening flooring system specifications which combine high walking comfort with … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Industrial
Tagged BASF, Luc Van Eldere, MasterTop 1327 series, MasterTop Flooring
MANNHEIM, 22-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Increasing economic benefits while at the same time reducing global warming potential: How products from the Master Builders Solutions® range contribute to this is the focus of the new Europe-wide campaign “Quantified Sustainable Benefits – Reduce … Read the full press release
Five new, high-performance products from the Tinuvin® DW (N) range for water-based systems Tinuvin® 249 ensures the cost-efficient production of durable, color-proof coatings BASF will present these and other innovations at the 2017 European Coatings Show Ludwigshafen, Germany, 22-Feb-2017 — … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Marketing
Tagged 2017 European Coatings Show, BASF, light stabilizers for wood and metal coatings, Tinuvin
New cooperation projects with Okalux and RAICO A commercialization first with Beck+Heun MUNICH, 16-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — How will we construct the buildings of the future? And how will we reconcile energy efficiency, architectural aspirations, and the best-possible home comfort? With … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Marketing
Tagged BASF, BAU 2017, Dr. Frank Schneider, high-performance insulation material, SLENTITE®
Investment supports growing demand in Value-for-Money segment in China Region’s rapid growth in car ownership creates increasing demand for refinish coatings Site newly acquired from Guangdong Yinfan will serve as a technology and production hub for the region Ludwigshafen, Germany … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Chemicals, Germany
Tagged BASF, BASF Coatings, CHINA, Guangdong, Guangdong Province, Jiangmen, Peter Fischer, Stephan Kothrade
Antistatic flooring system New colors and improved aesthetics New video shows the toughness of Ucrete MANNHEIM, 08-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — With Ucrete MF40AS BASF has launched a new heavy-duty antistatic flooring system that is based on a polyurethane cement technology. … Read the full press release
Ludwigshafen, Germany, 12-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF has again been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World). This year the company has been especially recognized for its engagement in the areas of materiality assessment, climate strategy and product … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Management
Tagged BASF, DJSI, Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
New production line in Yeosu, Korea will serve growing market demand for high performance specialty plastics Additional annual capacity of 6,000 metric tons for the entire product range Yeosu, Korea, 12-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF will set up an additional production … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged BASF, high performance thermoplastics, Kin Wah Chay, Raimar Jahn, Ultrason®
BASF supports designers in Asia Pacific with new designfabrik® Platform helps bring innovative design ideas to life Ludwigshafen, Germany, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF is connecting with designers in Asia Pacific at a new regional platform for design activities, located … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Technology
Tagged Andy Postlethwaite, BASF, designfabrik®, Dr. Harald Lauke, Eva von Traitteur
Platform developed in cooperation with farmers and agricultural experts around the globe All together in one place: agronomic information, IT solutions and BASF’s expertise in crop protection Limburgerhof, Germany, 07-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, BASF has launched MaglisTM, an online … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Internet & Online, Management
Tagged BASF, MaglisTM, online agricultural platform, Reiner Emrich
145 products manufactured at Düsseldorf and Illertissen site comply with international halal standard HAS 23000 Growing demand for halal-certified ingredients in Maghreb, the Middle East and Asia Düsseldorf, Germany, 07-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF now offers 145 ingredients for personal … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Management
Tagged BASF, Dirk Mampe, halal certification, Islamic Law, personal and home care products
OSLO, 8-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wintershall and its partners Petoro and Centrica have today received approval by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy for the plan for development and operation (PDO) for the Maria development, offshore Norway. Germany’s largest internationally active crude … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Norway
Tagged BASF, Hugo Dijkgraaf, Wintershall, Wintershall’s first operated development in Norway
Vladivostok, Russia, 8-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (04.09.2015) at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, Kurt Bock, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, Klaus Schäfer, Member of the … Read the full press release