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
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, chemical engineering, Cheng Lachun, China BlueChemical, China BlueChemical Limited Company, CO2, CO2 removal, Dongfang Industrial Park, Dr. Detlef Ruff, Hainan Province, marine gas, marine gas resources, natural gas producer, offshore natural gas, Wang Weimin, Wuhuan Engineering
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
Posted in Automotive, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged achromatic colors, automotive industry, Automotive OEM Coatings, automotive production, BASF, BASF Color Report, BASF Color Report 2021, Chiharu Matsuhara, chromatic colors, Marcos Fernandes, Mark Gutjahr, paint, Paul Czornij
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
Posted in Awards, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged BASF, carbon management, CDP, Climate, climate protection measures, CO2 emissions, CO2 reduction, Dr. Christoph Jäkel, forest, forests, net zero, oleochemical palm, palm kernel derivatives, palm oil, sustainability rankings, sustainable sourcing, vegetable ester oils, WATER, water management
(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
Posted in Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Netherlands, News
Tagged Allianz, Allianz Capital Partners, Allianz Insurance Companies, BASF, corporate power purchasing agreement, HKZ, investment, largest offshore wind farm, Vattenfall, wind turbines, windfarm Hollandse Kust Zuid
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
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Netherlands, News
Tagged Allianz, Allianz Capital Partners, Allianz Insurance Companies, Andrew Cox, BASF, Carsten Quitter, corporate power purchasing agreement, energy transition, equity investments, Green Energy, HKZ, Hollandse Kust Zuid, largest offshore wind farm, Netherlands, Noordwijk, Offshore wind, renewable energy, renewables, renewables investment, solar farms, The Hague, wind parks, wind turbines, windfarm
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
Posted in Automotive, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged alternative powertrains, BASF, BASF Biomass Balance, biobased materials, chemical recycling, Circularity, CO2 emissions, CosyPUR®, discontinuous block, Elastocool® F, Elastocool® iQ, Elastoflex® W, Elastopir®, Elastopor®, Elastopray®, emobility, EU Green Deal, Grupo Antolin, HFO, insulation, ISO, Lupragen®, LWP, mattresses, net zero, NVH performance, pillows, PolyTHF®, polyurethane, polyurethane catalysts, PU, PU rigid foam, PU solutions, renewable raw materials, sustainability, sustainable products, thermoplastic polyurethanes, UTECH Europe 2021, viscoelastic
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
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Chemicals, Germany, Marketing, News, Spain
Tagged Barcelona, BASF, beauty routines, biopolymer, BioToLife™, Care Creations®, clean beauty movement, cosmetic brands, cosmetic manufacturers, cosmetic products, Cosmetorium, COSMOS standard, COSMOS-approved, Dr. Kinga Kulon, emulsifiers, Esther Prat, fluids, fucoidan-rich algae, gels, Hair Care Therapy, Hydagen® 558 P, Hydagen® Clean, INCIs, konjac plant, marine algae fucus vesiculosus, minimalism, Minimalist10 concept, natural texturizing polymer, packaging, PeptAIde™ 4.0, personal care, Rheocare® XGN, rheology modifier, rheology modifiers, Scalposine®, Seanactiv™, serums, sustainability, synthetic polymers, transparency, waste reduction
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
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, BASF Shanshan Battery Materials Co., battery materials, battery recyclin, cathode active materials, CHINA, Dr. Markus Kamieth, electric vehicle, Hunan, joint venture, Ltd., Ningxia, PCAM, precursor cathode active materials, Shanshan, Yonggang Zheng
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
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
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
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Technology
Tagged Agustin Sanchez, BASF, certifications, crude glycerin production, Dusseldorf-Holthausen, feed industry, feed safety management system, FOOD, food safety, GMP+, ISO 22000, personal care, pharma, production chain, Quality, safety, traceability
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
Posted in Automotive, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Society, Technology
Tagged BASF, batteries, Chile, Daimler AG, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, digitization, e-mobility, Fairphone, GIZ, human rights, human rights due diligence, lithium, lithium mining, lithium reserves, natural resource management, raw material sourcing, raw mineral, Responsible Lithium Partnership, Salar de Atacama, Salar de Atacama watershed, Salar watershed, Volkswagen Group
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
Posted in Chemicals, Education, Germany, Industrial, Investment, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, battery materials, catalysis, chemical, chemical company, chemical engineering, coatings, digitalization, Dr. Jeffrey Lou, Dr. Stephan Kothrade, exterior wall coatings, GiGwi, INNOVATION, Innovation Campus Shanghai, insecticides, interfaces, investment, monomers, NAO, Network for Asian Open Research, polymer, polymers, process engineering, smart manufacturing, surfaces
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
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Christoph Gahn, circular economy, functional clothing, Nina Osten, old tires, outdoor apparel, polyamide 6, polyamides, pyrolysis oil, Recycled pant, recycled raw material, recycled scrap tires, René Bethmann, textile, Ultramid® Ccycled™, VAUDE
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
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged Angelika Homes, automation, BASF, compounds, engineering, Germany, H + S Automatisierung, high-performance polymers, injection moulding, injection moulding machine, IntElect 1000 kN, Ludwigshafen, manufacturing cell, Markus Hausmann, MES, polymer, polymers, Reinhard Jakobi, robot, robotics, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, thermoplastic polymers, thermoplastics
(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
Posted in Awards, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged ACI Supplier Awards, AMA Herbal Laboratories, Ana Mota, Awards, BASF, Beauty Care, Bertrand Conquéret, biodegradable products, biosurfactant, Bref, Bruno Piacenza, CFF, cosmetic esthetics, digitalization, Dr. Arndt Scheidgen, enzyme technology, Evonik, Frank Meyer, Henkel, Henkel Beauty Care, Home Care, hygiene technology, Innospec, INNOVATION, Jens-Martin Schwärzler, Kemal Kavasoglu, Laundry, Love Nature, Marco Swoboda, Nature Box, Novozyme, Novozymes, Persil Discs, renewable European plant oils, Rik Strubel, Solvay, Stepan, supplier event, suppliers, sustainability, Sustainability Award, vegan softening, Vegetal color products, Vernel Naturals
(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
Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, News, Science, Technology
Tagged avoid waste, BASF, battery cells, battery metals, Battery recycling, black mass, carbon footprint, ChemCyclingTM, chemical recycling, circular economy, Circular Economy Program, circular feedstocks, cobalt, Conversio, cosmetics, Dr. Martin Brudermüller, e-mobility, electric vehicles, European Commission, lithium, lithium-ion batteries, Nephelium lappaceum, new business models, new material cycles, nickel, PET, plastic waste, plastics recycling, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, Rambutan, Rambutan program, recover resources, recyclate, recycling, renewable raw materials, Research Press Conference, reuse products, sustainable European battery value chain, waste-based raw materials
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
Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Investment, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, BASF SE, ChemCycling, Hartwig Michels, investment, plastics industry, pyrolysis of waste tires, pyrolysis oil, pyrolysis plant, Pyrum, Pyrum Innovations AG, recycled materials, tire pyrolysis, tire recycling, Waste tires
(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 2-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Fourteen LIFT (Launchpad for Innovative Future Technology) projects involved in developing smart membranes that extract nitrogen components from manure streams, creating nanocrystals for solar cells in windows, and finding ways to eliminate … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Food & Beverage, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Agra-Matic B.V., agricultural waste, Agrifirm, AgXeed B.V., autonomous agricultural vehicle, Avsalt AB, BASF, batteries, Blockchain, catalytic converters, climate change, Darling Ingredients International, De Heus Voeders B.V., deionization, Delft University of Technology, Delmic BV, Dr Antoni Forner-Cuenca, Dr Arjan Houtepen, Dr Arthur Ram, Dr Ben Giepmans, Dr Louis de Smet, Dr Remco Hartkamp, Dr Sytze de Bruin, Dr Wouter Swierstra, Dutch Research Council, Eindhoven University of Technology, electrolysers, enzymes, ForFarmers Nederland B.V., fuel cells, Genomic Selection, IOHK, ionic contaminants, ions in water, Launchpad for Innovative Future Technology, Leiden University, LIFT, LIFT projects, Metrohm Nederland B.V., nanocrystals for solar cells, Nedstack fuel cell technologies B.V., NWO, Pentair X-Flow, PHYSEE, pig breeding industry, PlantLab Groep B.V., Prof. Bert Weckhuysen, Prof. Harry Bitter, Prof. Kitty Nijmeijer, Prof. Martien Groenen, Prof. Ruud van Ommen, RESEARCH, Shell Global Solutions International B.V., smart contracts, smart membranes, soil compaction, solar cells, Stichting imec Nederland (imec Nederland Foundation), Topigs Norsvin Research Centre, Umicore AG & Co. KG, University Medical Center Groningen, Utrecht University, Van Drie Group, Wageningen University & Research, WeissBioTech GmbH
(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, 3-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF completes the sale of its ultrafiltration membrane business to DuPont Safety & Construction (DuPont). The transaction includes the shares of inge GmbH, the business’ headquarters and production site in Greifenberg, Germany, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged BASF, BASF’s Performance Chemicals, divestiture, divestment, DuPont, DuPont Safety & Construction, fuel, inge GmbH, intellectual property, kaolin minerals, lubricant solutions, mining solutions, oilfield chemicals, plastic additives, shares, ultrafiltration membrane business
The initiative aims at transforming the way companies are valued (PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 22-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bank has announced it is joining the value balancing alliance e.V.. Established as a non-profit organization the alliance was founded … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Investment, Management, News, Society
Tagged accounting, artificial-intelligence, BASF, Berthold Fürst, Bosch, capital markets, Christian Sewing, company valuation, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, digitalisation, EY, globalisation, KPMG, LafargeHolcim, Novartis, OECD, Philip Morris International, PwC, SAP, SK, sustainability, value balancing alliance
(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN / WOLFSBURG, 15-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF and Volkswagen opens application for the seventh “Science Award Electrochemistry”. Scientists and researchers of excellence from all over the world may apply until June 30, 2019 online at www.science-award.com. Participation … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Award, BASF, Electrochemistry, energy converters, energy storage, engineering, researchers, science, scientists, storage systems, Volkswagen
(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 11-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF, as the biggest chemical supplier to the automotive industry, is very active on and engaged with things like automotive drive system, energy consumption, emissions, new and improved powertrain concepts for cars, electric … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, News, Science, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andreas Stockheim, automotive drive system, BASF, BASF’s Performance Materials, chemical resistance, Daimler AG, dynamic stiffness, electric drive concepts, emissions, energy consumption, engineering plastic Ultramid, fuel cell system components, fuel cells, impact strength, Joma-Polytec, Mercedes GLC F-CELL, Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell, plastics polyoxymethylene, polyamides, polybutylene terephthalates, polyethersulfone, polyphthalamides, powertrain concepts, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, Stefan Heinz, Stefan Milimonka, Ultramid, Ultramid A3EG7 EQ, Ultramid A3WG10 CR
(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, 11-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Fashion label Seven Crash to redefine itself as an innovative brand pushing the boundaries on futuristic workwear and fashion streetwear at New York Fashion Week by experimenting with different fashion styles and cultures through the … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Chemicals, Entertainment, Environment, Germany, News, Technology
Tagged #NYFW, #NYFW2019, BASF, chemical, Chinaplas 2018, complex textile designs, eco-fashion trends, Elastollan®, Enchi Shen, energy saving fabrics, fabric, fashion, Freeflex™, futuristic urban streetwear, Haptex®, Jason Yao, Manfred Pawlowski, Mr. Lin Chih-Yi, New York Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week 2019, polyurethane, Quantus collection, quick drying fabrics, San Fang, Seven Crash, smart textiles, streetwear, synthetic leather, Three Gun, workwear
(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany / WILMINGTON, Delaware, USA, 1-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Authorities have granted approval for BASF and Solenis to complete the merger of their paper and water chemicals businesses. Originally announced in May 2018, BASF and Solenis have now completed the transfer of BASF’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, News
Tagged Altamira, Ankleshwar, Anup Kothari, BASF, Bradford, coating chemicals, Grimsby, John Panichella, Kwinana, Ludwigshafen, MERGER, Nanjing, paper chemicals, paper wet-end, Solenis, Suffolk VA, VERBUND, water chemicals
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