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.

BASF to combine all pigments activities under one unit

BASF intends to establish a global business unit for its pigments activities to better adapt to the challenges in the industry

BASF taps Fluor as global engineering partner

  Fluor Corporation announced that BASF SE has selected the company as its global engineering partner for future chemical and petrochemical plant projects around the world.  

BASF to sell custom synthesis and parts of API business

The divestiture will enable BASF to focus its pharmaceutical ingredients business on its core expertise

BASF brings 1865 concept bike to China for the first time

BASF at Chinaplas 2015 focuses on "Design x Innovation" as seen in the first pedal cycle with today's advanced materials.

BASF starts trial production at MDI site in Chongqing

The BASF mononitrobenzene plant is one part of RMB 8 billion (approx. €860 million) BASF investment.  Mononitrobenzene is a precursor for the production of MDI.

BASF adds to its range of melamine resin foams

  White Basotect has been added specifically for visible applications indoors.    

BASF science-based solutions at FIC 2015

BASF will present interesting health concepts, from new omega-3 capsules to fortified beverages, for the China market

Murdoch University team wins BASF Asia Pacific PhD Challenge

Prizes for creative solutions  to solve future mobility challenges include all-expense paid trip to BASF International Summer Course in Germany and invitation to high-level science symposium in China

BASF marks 150th anniversary worldwide

The global chemical leader launches a new book to celebrate 130 years in China and outlines ‘grow smartly’ strategy for the Asia-Pacific  

BASF raises output of bismuth vanadate pigments

Bismuth vanadates are yellow pigments with a special greenish colour tone, which are used, among other things, for the formulation of industrial coatings.  

BASF takes on year-long world tour for co-creation

The Creator Space tour celebrates 150 years of BASF in 6 locations worldwide and aims at addressing challenges of smart energy, food and urban living

BASF to acquire Taiwan Sheen Soon, a leading manufacturer for TPU adhesives

Strategic move to broaden BASF's Performance Materials product portfolio Strengthening of BASF's leadership for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) Stronger synergies for further product innovation and deeper engagement with customers