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BASF SE

About BASF

BASF SE is a global chemical company headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Founded in 1865 as Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik, it develops, manufactures, and supplies chemicals and materials for industrial and consumer markets. Its portfolio spans basic chemicals and intermediates, plastics and performance materials, coatings, catalysts, battery materials, crop protection and seeds, nutrition and care ingredients, and digital farming tools.

The company operates a worldwide network of production and R&D sites, including large Verbund complexes that integrate energy and material flows. Its products and technologies serve customers in sectors such as automotive, construction, energy, agriculture, electronics, and consumer goods. Business units and brands include BASF Coatings, BASF Agricultural Solutions (FiberMax, Stoneville), BASF Care Chemicals, BASF Digital Farming, and BASF Battery Materials. BASF reports on sustainability targets and pursues initiatives in areas such as renewable energy sourcing, emissions reduction, circularity, and safer chemistry.

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To provide comprehensive coverage, we aggregate data and news under the name BASF, encompassing the following company names, divisions, and related entities:

Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik, BASF Battery Materials, BASF Digital Farming GmbH, BASF Care Chemicals, FiberMax, Stoneville, BASF Beauty Care Solutions France S.A.S., BASF Beauty Care Solutions, BASF Group, BASF Agricultural Solutions, and BASF Chemical Intermediates.

This list encompasses current and former names, alternate names, and key divisions associated with BASF, ensuring you can easily find all relevant information under a single, unified profile.