Takazuri and BASF Partner to Bring Climate-Resilient, Sustainable Construction to Eastern Africa

Takazuri and BASF Partner to Bring Climate-Resilient, Sustainable Construction to Eastern Africa

(IN BRIEF) Takazuri and BASF have partnered to deliver sustainable construction solutions in Eastern Africa with a focus on climate resilience. Takazuri’s Climatile™ roofing and cladding system, made from locally sourced post-consumer recycled materials, offers improved insulation, solar reflectance, and rainwater harvesting capabilities. BASF’s specialized additives ensure durability in the region’s challenging weather conditions. This collaboration aims to promote eco-friendly construction and support economic development in Africa’s growing urban areas.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 10-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Takazuri and BASF have joined forces to provide sustainable and climate-resilient building solutions for Eastern Africa, focusing on innovation and environmental impact. Takazuri’s Climatile™ roofing and cladding system, which uses locally sourced post-consumer recycled materials, is at the core of this collaboration. Tailored for the region’s harsh weather conditions, BASF’s additive packages ensure the durability and performance of the system, helping to meet demanding regulatory standards.

Climatile™ offers a sustainable solution that improves insulation, reduces indoor temperatures, and provides a corrosion-free surface for rainwater harvesting. Designed to integrate with accessories like solar panels, the system is an “upgradable” option for climate-resilient buildings, benefiting sectors such as housing, healthcare, and education.

With Africa’s rapid urbanization and increasing waste challenges, this partnership leverages local resources to create eco-friendly construction materials that support economic development and community growth.

About BASF’s plastic additives business

BASF is a leading supplier, manufacturer, and innovation partner of plastic additives. Its comprehensive and innovative product portfolio includes additives that provide ease in processing, and heat and light resistance to a variety of polymers and applications including molded articles, films, fibers, sheets, and extruded profiles. The portfolio is constantly analyzed, assessed and actively improved towards solutions which make a larger contribution to sustainability. More information about plastic additives: www.plasticadditives.basf.com.

BASF’s plastic additives business is part of the company’s Performance Chemicals division. The division’s portfolio also includes fuel and lubricant solutions, as well as oilfield chemicals and mining solutions. Customers from a variety of industries including Chemicals, Plastics, Consumer Goods, Energy & Resources and Automotive & Transportation benefit from our innovative solutions. To learn more, visit http://www.performancechemicals.basf.com</a.

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €68.9 billion in 2023. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.

Media Contact:

Lilian Hoh
Global Communications Plastic Additives
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+49 173 30-99565
lilian.hoh@basf.com

SOURCE: BASF