Analytics from daily satellite imagery will promote better land and agricultural practices BASF’s xarvioTM digital products and Planet will contribute significantly to more sustainable agriculture in Europe San Francisco, USA, and Ludwigshafen, Germany, 13-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Planet, an integrated aerospace … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Aviation & Aerospace, Germany, Technology
Tagged aerospace, agricultural, BASF, data, data analytics, European farmers, farmers, land, Nate Dickerman, Ole Peters, Planet, satellite, satellite imagery
Find the right solution – anytime, anywhere and across all end devices View and understand details through clear explanations Request advice and a consultation easily Ludwigshafen, Germany, 22-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — With Solunaut, Master Builders Solutions® by BASF has developed an … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Technology
Tagged BASF, Beverage, chemical, construction, engineering, FOOD, industries, Solunaut, waste water, wastewater-engineering
Non-flammable mineral-based insulation material Quick and simple processing No separation step in case of renovation or demolition Ludwigshafen, Germany, 22-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Cavipor® FTX 1 combines the advantages of a mineral-based insulation material with the simple, safe and clean … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Construction, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged BASF, buildings, Cavipor, construction, ENERGY, EPS, Frank Reuter, insulation, insulation material, mineral wool, renovation, thermal conductivity
Start-ups worldwide can apply with their solutions Up to €100,000 budget will be allocated in pilot projects The best solutions are rolled out across the company Ludwigshafen, Germany, 22-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF is breaking new ground in the field … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Small Business, Technology
Tagged BASF, challenge, digitalization, HR, Performance Materials, sales, Smart Surface, Startups, Thomas Paschkowski
GAC’s new concept cars, made with BASF materials and solutions, debut at the 16th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (booth location: 2B05) First concept car co-developed by BASF and a Chinese OEM Solutions to help transform electric concept car from design to … Read the full press release
New 1,000,000 metric tons steam cracker in Nanjing will support further downstream portfolio development BASF-YPC joint venture will expand capacity Partners intend to explore new business opportunities in battery materials LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany and NANJING, China, 30-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial
Tagged BASF, chemical production, chemicals, CHINA, Dr. Martin Brudermueller, MoU, Sinopec
Extends the service life of concrete by reducing crack widths Reduces shrinkage by up to 60 percent Ensures high-quality concrete LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, 09-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — With MasterLife SRA 900, Master Builders Solutions® is introducing an innovative admixture to extend the service … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Construction, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged admixture, BASF, concrete, concrete mixtures, Construction Chemicals, MasterLife SRA, Raphael Breiner, shrinkage reduction
LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, 09-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF SE has decided to contribute €100,000 to relief efforts in Sulawesi in Indonesia. With funding from BASF, BASF Stiftung, a charitable foundation based in Germany, will support international disaster relief activities as immediate aid to … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Management, Non Profit, Society
Tagged BASF, charity, Daniel Loh, disaster relief, donation, earthquake, Indonesia, Sanjeev Gandhi, Sulawesi, tsunami
BASF and LetterOne will create the leading independent European oil and gas company LUDWIGSHAFEN, 01-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF and LetterOne signed a definitive transaction agreement to merge their respective oil and gas businesses in a joint venture, which will operate … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Management
Tagged BASF, DEA, Dr. Hans-Ulrich Engel, gas, LetterOne, Mario Mehren, oil, Wintershall, Wintershall DEA
New adsorbent offers customers significant cost and energy savings Seven- to ten-year lifespan leads to refill cost savings of up to 40 percent Outperforms comparable adsorbent products for air drying LUDWIGSHAFEN, 07-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF launched Sorbead® Air, its most economical … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Industrial
Tagged Adrian Steinmetz, adsorbent, air_drying, BASF, Brian Houston, compressed_air, Sorbead
Investment in response to increased demand for alkoxylates in Europe Stepwise increase of up to 25 percent in world-scale surfactant plant capacity by 2021 First additional capacities to be available from as early as 3rd quarter of 2018 ANTWERP, 07-Sep-2018 … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Chemicals, Industrial
Tagged alkoxylation, Antwerp, BASF, Belgium, ethylene_oxide, Soeren Hildebrandt
Global capacity to increase to more than 70,000 metric tons per year Meet growing customer demand for high-performance formulations LUDWIGSHAFEN, 07-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF intends to increase the production capacity of 1,6-Hexanediol (HDO) at its Ludwigshafen Verbund site by more … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Industrial
Tagged BASF, Dr. Andrea Frenzel, HDO, Hexanediol, Ludwigshafen, Michael Britt
Ludwigshafen, Germany, 15-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF and Lufthansa have successfully started the In-Service-Evaluation (ISE) for BASF’s new water scavenger additive for jet fuel – Kerojet® Aquarius. The ISE marks an important step in the commercialization for this innovative additive. In the … Read the full press release
Polyethersulfone Ultrason® E: One single polymer for manufacturing sandwich structures quickly and cost effectively Intrinsically flame retardant: Particularly well-suited for interior components in airplanes Ludwigshafen, Germany, 07-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Manufacturing sandwich structures for airplane interiors cost effectively and quickly: … Read the full press release
Elastoflex® E produces slim and light components for automobile interiors Thin-Light system wins the SPE Environmental Category Award Global availability with local support Ludwigshafen, Germany, 07-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Automobile manufacturers and processors are always searching for new, cost-effective solutions for … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Chemicals, Germany, Technology
Tagged automobile interiors, automotive, BASF, Elastoflex® E, foam, Marc Martin, polyurethane, PU_foams
Complements own crop protection, biotech and digital activities; marks entry into seeds, non-selective herbicides, nematicide seed treatments Creates new opportunities for innovation and growth About 4,500 experienced employees join Agricultural Solutions team Ludwigshafen, Germany, 06-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF has … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Investment
Tagged acquisition, agricultural solutions, assets, BASF, Bayer, businesses, Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Saori Dubourg
Ludwigshafen, Germany, 06-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF, operating under the Chemetall brand, invests in a state-of-the-art surface treatment site in the Dushan Port Economic Development Zone of Pinghu, Zhejiang … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Construction, Germany, Industrial, Investment
Tagged BASF, Chemetall, CHINA, coatings, investment, Jin Hui, Martin Jung, Mike Watson, Pinghu, surface treatment
LUDWIGSHAFEN, 27-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF pursues a significant capacity expansion of the integrated ethylene oxide complex at its Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium. The project includes capacity expansions for ethylene oxide and for several downstream derivatives, such as surfactants. … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Antwerp, BASF, Belgium, derivatives, ethanol_amines, ethylene oxide, ethylene_oxide, glycol_ethers, polyether_polyols, surfactants, VERBUND
The “materialPREIS 2018” by the raumPROBE material library rewards outstanding materials for design and architecture 3D moldable wood fiberboards manufactured with acForm enable new dimensions for wood-based composites Ludwigshafen, Germany, 21-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — At the “Haus der Wirtschaft” in Stuttgart, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 3D moldable wood fiberboards, acFormTM, BASF, Dr. Thorsten Habeck, materialPREIS 2018 award, Michael Schäpers
BASF’s Inscalis® insecticide receives registration in key markets throughout the globe Regulatory dossiers submitted for Broflanilide insecticide in the United States, Canada, Mexico, India and Australia Ludwigshafen, Germany, 21-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF has received the first global registrations in Australia … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Germany
Tagged active ingredient, BASF, Inscalis®, insecticide, Juergen Huff, Neil Bentley
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