BASF expands global plastic additives production network

BASF is set to invest more than €200 million for its capacity expansions planned for several sites in the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific  

BASF and Hyundai showcase RN30 Concept Car at K 2016

  Key solutions from BASF for Hyundai RN30 enable lightweight, durable and sustainable materials for individual design options    

BASF experts showcase health-driven solutions

Newtrition™ by BASF reveals innovative, science-based prototypes to meet growing consumer needs; experts share latest research findings and application insights on lutein, omega-3s and plant sterols at two seminars

Completion of citral facility for BASF Petronas Chemicals

Fluor Corp. has achieved mechanical completion on a citral facility and associated infrastructure for BASF Petronas Chemicals in Malaysia.    

Materials from BASF help make new Yamaha concept vehicle comfortable for short distance travel

With the help of BASF’s versatile plastic materials, the new three-wheeled concept vehicle 05GEN from Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd (“Yamaha”) makes short journeys both comfortable and convenient. This new generation electric-assist vehicle is on display at the Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture, Imabari, Omishima Island in Japan from July 14, 2016, until June 15, 2017.

BASF launches new light stabilizers at K-Fair: Tinuvin® 880 and Tinuvin® XT 55

BASF Plastic Additives’ core competence lies in light, thermal and process stabilization, allowing polymer producers and converters maximize plastics properties retention and  extension.  With Tinuvin® 880 and Tinuvin® XT 55, BASF launches the latest generation of light stabilizers at K 2016, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber.

BASF expands automotive coatings production in Thailand

New facility to produce waterborne and solventborne coatings to meet growing demands from automotive industry and serve ASEAN market.    

BASF 2016 Design Competition now open for entries

The 2016 BASF "Design it. Love it. Live it." competition is now accepting individual or group submissions until July 31, 2016.  

BASF and PETRONAS to construct HR-PIB plant in Malaysia

The highly reactive polyisobutene (HR-PIB) production plant is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.The plant is expected to start production in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Product designs from Japan inspired by BASF’s plastics at CHINAPLAS 2016

BASF  “Design x Innovation”, booth features designs by Tama Art University students using BASF high performance plastics  

BASF considering counter-bid for DuPont, reports say

BASF is reportedly consulting with financial advisers for a counter bid for DuPont  

BASF to co-host Design x Innovation event at CHINAPLAS 2016

Through Design x Innovation, BASF is able to showcase new designs inspired by high-performance materials   

BASF receives “Design for Asia Awards 2015” for coatings color trend book

BASF has been recognized at the “Design for Asia Awards 2015” for the latest edition of its annual color trend book, “RAW”. The book, published by BASF’s coatings division, makes color trends and colors tangible for automotive designers in the region and around the world.

BASF to sell masterbatch subsidiary to PolyOne

BASF subsidiary, Magenta Master Fibers s.r.l. in China and Italy, will be acquired by PolyOne Corporation.

BASF in Nigeria

BASF inaugurated its new production plant for concrete admixtures in Lagos, Nigeria. The plant reflects BASF's commitment to the growing African market. 

BASF opens new TDI plant at Ludwigshafen site

The plant has an annual capacity of 300,000MT and will supply customers across Europe  

BASF broadens R&D initiatives in Asia

BASF opened the second phase of Innovation Campus in Shanghai; HQ of Advanced Materials & Systems Research to be set up at the Campus.     

BASF starts first MDI production in Chongqing

BASF has begun its first production of diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) at its wholly-owned site in Chongqing, China.

BASF teams up with Nagase Wahlee Plastics for PU distribution in Taiwan

To support polyurethanes customers in Taiwan and expand market presence, BASF Taiwan Ltd  entered into a distribution agreement with Nagase Wahlee Plastics Corp.

BASF, Solazyme partner to launch new surfactant

The Dehyton AO 45 high-performance algal betaine uses renewable microalgae oil.