(IN BRIEF) BASF SE reported its Q2 2024 results, showing steady EBITDA despite challenging market conditions. The company’s sales reached €16.1 billion, down from €17.3 billion last year due to lower prices and currency effects. EBITDA before special items remained … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged BASF, Financial, investment
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s NovaFlex GlareControl optical film has been incorporated into Panasonic’s “SHIYUE” study luminaire, achieving the highest performance level for anti-glare properties as set by the China Quality Certification Center. This partnership highlights BASF’s entry into the Asian market … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF and Graphit Kropfmühl have entered a partnership to reduce the carbon footprint of graphite produced at Graphit Kropfmühl’s Hauzenberg site by at least 25% using renewable energy certificates. This reduced-carbon graphite will be used in BASF’s Neopor® … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology
Tagged AMG Critical Materials NV, AMG's Enabled CO2 Reduction Portfolio, BASF, BASF Renewable Energy GmbH, carbon footprint, climate protection, CO2 abatement targets, CO2 emissions reduction, ECO2RP, EU taxonomy, Germany, Global Direct Procurement Plastic Additives, GoO, Graphit Kropfmühl, graphite production, Guarantees of Origin, Hauzenberg, Horatio Evers, insulation products, Neopor, Net zero emissions, Renewable Energy Certificates, renewable power, sustainability, Thomas Junker, Yong Liu
(IN BRIEF) BASF and Mercedes-Benz have been awarded second place in the “Enabler Technology” category at the 2024 SPE Automotive Awards for their joint development of Ultramid® Expand polyamide particle foam. This innovative foam, part of the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged automotive materials technology, Automotive Sector, BASF, cost-effective, crash safety, Enabler Technology category, impact absorber, Mercedes-Benz, polyamide particle foam, recyclability, SPE Automotive Awards 2024, Ultramid® Expand
(IN BRIEF) Eurofins Agro Testing Wageningen has partnered with trinamiX to transform forage analysis by developing technology that allows for immediate on-site testing, eliminating the need for laboratory sample sending. This collaboration leverages Eurofins’ extensive analytical experience and global lab … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Eurofins, Forage Analysis, Hans Martin, Nils Mohmeyer, partnership, sustainability, technology, trinamiX
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Coatings division has received acclaim for its automotive paint, ZENOMENON, which was honored at the Red Dot Award: Product Design. This award, recognizing outstanding design quality, was given to ZENOMENON for its innovative approach in the “Materials … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Award, BASF, Cypris Materials, Innovative Automotive Paint Design, leadership, Mark Gutjahr, partnership, red dot award, sustainability, ZENOMENON
(IN BRIEF) BASF and WHW Recycling have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the sustainability of battery cell production in Europe. WHW Recycling will operate two new separation plants in Baudenbach, Germany, by year-end to process cathode and anode … 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, Battery recycling, Christine Grosse Lembeck, Europe, Kevin Walch, partnership, Štefan Hanigovský, sustainability, WHW Recycling
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Ultrasim® has marked 25 years as a leader in computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulation for plastics and foams since its launch in 1999. The platform has continually evolved, offering advanced simulation methods, extensive material data, and convenient web … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, CAE Simulation, foams, Josef R. Wünsch, plastics, Stefan Glaser, Ultrasim®
(IN BRIEF) Grupa Azoty ATT Polymers, BASF, UBE, ENVALIOR, and DOMO Chemicals have come together to establish the Advanced Packaging Association (APA) AISBL, dedicated to promoting sustainability in the flexible packaging value chain through scientific assessment. By championing polyamide-based packaging … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Poland, Technology
Tagged Advanced Packaging Association (APA), Andrzej Dawidowski, BASF, DOMO Chemicals, ENVALIOR, flexible packaging, Grupa Azoty, Nicola Bucchioni, partnership, Paul Neumann, sustainability, UBE
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have partnered to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in electrical safety products, unveiling the first circuit breaker to incorporate components made from biomass-balanced plastics. The SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker utilizes materials derived from renewable … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Andreas Matthé, BASF, Biomass-Balanced Plastics, Martin Jung, partnership, Siemens, SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s specialty foam Basotect® G+ is making waves at BMW Group’s Leipzig site, where it’s being utilized for acoustic damping in a preparation area within the body paint shop. The installation of Basotect® panels on walls and ceilings … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Acoustic Comfort, BASF, Basotect® G+, BMW, Leipzig Plant, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global leader in the chemical industry, partners with 3B Fibreglass to advance its sustainability goals by incorporating sustainably produced glass fibers into its Ultramid® A & B compound portfolio. Utilizing green electricity in production, 3B Fibreglass … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged 3B Fibreglass, BASF, Belgium, carbon footprint, Chemical Industry, Ludovic Piraux, Maximilian Lehenmeier, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF solidifies its commitment to the WorldSkills movement by signing a multi-year global industry partnership as the exclusive sponsor of the Car Painting category and becoming the global silver partner of the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, France, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Bastien Vairé, Car Painting Skills, Chris Titmarsh, David Hoey, Glasurit, partnership, sustainability, WorldSkills Lyon 2024
(IN BRIEF) BASF, in collaboration with International Process Plants (IPP), has agreed to market ammonia, methanol, and melamine plants situated at BASF’s Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, Germany. These assets, made available as part of BASF’s strategic adjustments to maintain competitiveness … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News
Tagged acquisition, ammonia, BASF, IPP, marketing, melamine, methanol, partnership, plants, relocation, Ronald Gale, Ruediger von Watzdorf, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF has expanded its sustainable food production offerings with the introduction of ecovio® T 2206, a certified industrial compostable biopolymer ideal for manufacturing black twines used in commercial greenhouses for growing annual fruit and vegetables. These twines, made … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall and BASF have finalized an agreement for the sale of 49 percent of Vattenfall’s Nordlicht 1 and 2 wind farms to BASF, deepening their collaboration in renewable energy. Nordlicht, Vattenfall’s largest offshore wind project to date, is … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, Anna Borg, BASF, Germany, Martin Brudermüller, Nordlicht Wind Farm, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) General Motors (GM) has named BASF as its 2023 Supplier of the Year, marking the 17th time BASF has received this prestigious award in GM’s 32-year history of recognition programs. The award highlights BASF’s commitment to providing high-quality … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 2023 Supplier of the Year, Awards, BASF, General Motors, Jeff Morrison, partnership, sustainability, Uta Holzenkamp
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global leader in materials and chemicals, presents a co-creation partnership for automotive industry players at Chinaplas 2024, Shanghai. The initiative offers an extensive portfolio of engineering plastics combined with design, simulation, application development, and parts testing … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, CHINAPLAS 2024, electric motors, Material Portfolio, partnership, Shanghai
(IN BRIEF) BASF announces the commencement of change negotiations at its precursor cathode active materials plant in Harjavalta, Finland, due to prolonged permitting processes and regulatory uncertainty. The decision, prompted by the suspension of the environmental permit’s immediate enforcement by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged BASF, Finland, Harjavalta Plant, negotiations, partnership, sustainability, Tomi Oja
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading ingredient supplier in the Personal Care industry, showcased innovative solutions at in-cosmetics Global in Paris, highlighting their commitment to sustainability and consumer-centric products. Gisela Pinheiro, Senior Vice President of BASF Personal Care Europe, emphasized the … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, France, Germany, Industrial, Marketing
Tagged BASF, BASF Care Chemicals, BASF Personal Care Europe, Beyond Beauty, Care 360° – Solutions for Sustainable Life, Care Chemicals, Dr. Becky Stiles, Gisela Pinheiro, in-cosmetics Global, Paris, personal care, Personal Care Industry, Product Carbon Footprint Transparency, sustainable
(IN BRIEF) Intraco Ltd, a prominent exporter of premixes and concentrates, and trinamiX GmbH, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopy solutions, have collaborated to revolutionize feed analysis. Their partnership aims to provide Intraco and its distribution partners with real-time nutrient … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged analyze nutrient composition of feed, animal diets, animal feed, animal feed concentrates, BASF, concentrates, farmers, FEED, Group DC, handheld spectrometer, Intraco Ltd, livestock, Miriam Suhren, mobile feed analysis, mobile spectroscopy solutions, premixes, protein meals, raw materials, Steven Van Caekenberghe, trinamiX GmbH, trinamiX Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solution
(IN BRIEF) BASF is set to showcase its latest additive offerings at CHINAPLAS 2024, a significant event in the plastic and rubber industries. These additives play a pivotal role in increasing the sustainability of various plastic applications by enhancing durability, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News
Tagged BASF, CHINAPLAS 2024, Hazel Sprafke, IrgaCycle™, plastic additives, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH introduces a revolutionary Consumer Spectroscopy solution at BEAUTY in Düsseldorf, showcasing the world’s first NIR spectrometer that fits into smartphones or handheld devices for cosmetic applications. This innovation enables consumers to conduct non-invasive molecular analysis of … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, BEAUTY 2024, Consumer Use, Düsseldorf, NIR Spectrometer, partnership, Revea, skin care, technology, trinamiX, Troels Marstrand, Wilfried Hermes
(IN BRIEF) Isobionics®, a BASF Aroma Ingredients brand, introduces its latest natural flavor, beta-Caryophyllene 80, at the FlavourTalk Raw Materials Exhibition 2024. Developed to meet specific customer requirements, this flavor expands Isobionics®’ portfolio beyond citrus products. Made using cutting-edge biotechnology, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Commodities, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged BASF, beta-Caryophyllene 80, FlavourTalk Exhibition, Giovanni D’Andola, innovative, Isobionics®, Natural Flavor
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Monomers division celebrates a significant milestone with the global certification of its production sites in all regions, including the USA, under ISCC PLUS and REDcert2 standards. This achievement enables BASF to offer regionally produced certified isocyanates and … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, BASF, Dr. Ramkumar Dhruva, Global Sustainability Certification, Monomers Division, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH debuts its latest innovation, the Consumer Spectroscopy solution, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. This cutting-edge technology integrates a near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer into a smartphone reference design powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 platform, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged BASF, Judd Heape, LUMILEDS, MWC Barcelona 2024, partnership, Qualcomm, Revea, Spectroscopy Solution, trinamiX, Troels Marstrand, Viavi, Wilfried Hermes
(IN BRIEF) INEOS Automotive and BASF’s Coatings division have entered a global agreement to advance automotive refinish body and paint development, aiming to surpass industry standards. The partnership focuses on delivering sustainable refinish solutions, digital color-matching solutions, and training to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Chemetall, a leading global supplier of surface treatment solutions, inaugurates its cutting-edge Global Aluminum Competence Center in Giussano, Italy, signaling a significant stride in the aluminum application arena. The center consolidates Chemetall’s extensive expertise in aluminum surface treatment, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Aluminum Solutions Center, Arjan Termaten, BASF, Chemetall, Daniela Polzot, Frank Naber, Giussano, Italy, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF, in line with its global strategy for 1,4-butanediol (BDO), commenced the process to divest its shares from joint venture companies in Korla, China, due to environmental concerns and evolving market dynamics. The decision follows an assessment of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged BASF, CHINA, divestment, sustainability, Xinjiang Joint Ventures
(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH is showcasing its Face Authentication with liveness detection technology for smartphones and vehicles, offering a secure and convenient method to protect devices and data. The solution even detects realistic three-dimensional masks, ensuring user privacy without compromising … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged automotive, BASF, consumer electronics, Innovative Sensing Solutions, MWC 2024, smartphones, Spain, trinamiX
(IN BRIEF) The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has awarded a €4.2 million contract to a consortium led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM) to conduct scientific studies on New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) as alternatives to animal … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Alternative Testing Methods, BASF, consortium, ECHA, Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM), partnership, Professor Hennicke Kamp, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF has teamed up with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to launch the “OPTIMA Rice” project aimed at curbing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in rice production. The initiative supports BASF’s commitment to reducing carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged "OPTIMA Rice", Bas Bouman, BASF, greenhouse gas (GHG) Emissions, IRRI, Marko Grozdanovic, partnership, PHILIPPINES, Rice Production", sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In a remarkable achievement, the sustainable castor program initiated by Arkema, BASF, Jayant Agro-Organics, and Solidaridad in May 2016 has now certified over 7,000 farmers, resulting in substantial individual yield increases. More than 7,000 hectares of semi-arid land … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged 'Pragati', Arkema, BASF, Castor Program, farmers, INDIA, Jayant Agro-Organics, Jayeshbhai Ramjibhai Mujat, partnership, Solidaridad, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In collaboration with Arkema, Jayant Agro-Organics, and implementation partner Solidaridad, BASF’s sustainable castor farming project, known as Pragati, has achieved significant milestones in its seven-year journey. Over 7,000 farmers have been trained and certified, cultivating more than 74,500 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In a bid to address the growing demand for sustainable accident repairs and uniform sustainability standards, BASF’s Coatings division is collaborating with industry partners, including associations, insurers, work providers, fleet operators, and body shops, to develop a global … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF has announced leadership changes in its Nutrition and Health divisions. Julia Raquet will assume responsibility for the Division Europe, Middle East, and Africa, while Dr. Martin Volland will take charge of the Division Nutrition & Health. These … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Anup Kothari, appointment, BASF, Dr. Katja Scharpwinkel, Dr. Martin Volland, Health Divisions, Julia Raquet, leadership, Nutrition Divisions
(IN BRIEF) Iveco Group (EXM: IVG) has partnered with BASF (FWB: BAS), a leading global chemical company, to implement a recycling solution for lithium-ion batteries used in Iveco Group’s electric vehicles. This collaboration is in line with Iveco Group’s circular … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global chemical company, has released its 2023 Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings, highlighting changing trends in automotive paint choices. The report shows that while achromatic colors (white, black, gray, and silver) remain dominant for non-commercial … Read the full press release
(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) eCarsTrade, une plateforme d’enchères en ligne B2B spécialisée dans la vente de voitures d’occasion européennes, a annoncé l’arrivée de Dirk Van Roost en tant que nouveau Directeur Financier et Administratif (CFO). Dirk apporte avec lui plus de … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Financial, France, Internet & Online, Management
Tagged B2B Car Auctions, B2B Online Car Auctions Platform, BASF, Booz & Company, Car Auctions for Dealerships, Car Auctions for European Cars, CFO, Chemster GmbH, Directeur Financier et Administratif, Dirk Van Roost, eCarsTrade, ExxonMobil, Filipp Sevostianov, General Electric, leadership, nomination, plateforme d'enchères en ligne B2B, Sentiance
(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Irgastab® PUR 71, an innovative anti-scorch solution designed to meet regulatory standards and deliver exceptional performance without the use of aromatic amines, addressing the limitations of conventional additives. In the manufacturing of polyurethane foams, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Anti-Scorch Solution, BASF, Dr. Bettina Sobotka, Irgastab® PUR 71, sustainability
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