BASF news (page 5)

• 17 January 2012

  BASF to Build 300,000 Metric Ton TDI Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant will create 200 jobs, start production in late 2014, and lead to the closure of the Schwarzheide TDI plant. It will enhance production synergies and support growth in other value chains.
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  4 January 2012

  BASF Completes World's Largest Oleum/Sulphuric Acid Plant

  The new plant in Antwerp will produce 420,000 tons of SO3 annually, converting it into oleum and sulphuric acid, essential for plastic production.
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  25 October 2011

  BASF Launches Xemium® Production Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant addresses rising demand for crop protection, creates 23 jobs, and features a flexible design. Xemium, a new fungicide, boosts crop yields and quality, with global registration underway.
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  1 February 2011

  BASF Expands Ecoflex Production

  The expanded plant boosts Ecoflex capacity from 14,000 to 74,000 metric tons annually. Ecoflex and Ecovio are biodegradable plastics used in various applications, meeting growing market demand.
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  11 June 2010

  BASF Boosts Polyisobutene Production Capacity

  New plant in Ludwigshafen increases annual polyisobutene capacity by 25,000 metric tons. This expansion supports growing demand and reduces inter-site shipments, enhancing production efficiency.
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  14 January 2010

  BASF Launches Trilon M Plant Ahead of Schedule

  The new plant expansion for Trilon M, a sustainable chelating agent, increases global production capacity to 120,000 tonnes annually, meeting rising demand for eco-friendly cleaning solutions.

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  13 March 2009

  BASF Launches Neopor Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant produces 90,000 metric tons of Neopor annually, enhancing energy efficiency and CO2 reduction. It uses extrusion for better granule uniformity and flexibility in meeting market demands.
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  5 March 2009

  BASF and Dow Complete Start-Up of HPPO Plant in Antwerp

  The world's largest HPPO plant is now operational, offering significant economic and environmental benefits, including reduced wastewater, lower energy usage, and simplified raw material integration.
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  15 August 2006

  BASF to Build Semiconductor Chemicals Plant

  The new plant in Ludwigshafen will open in late 2007. Additional facilities include a clean room lab and application center. €6 billion is budgeted for site investments from 2005-2009, plus €800 million annually for R&D.
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  11 November 2005

  BASF Opens New Isopropanolamine Plant

  The new plant in Ludwigshafen produces 15,000 metric tons of isopropanolamines annually, using an improved process for better product control, meeting growing demand with high reliability and quality.
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  8 May 2005

  BASF Expands Ecoflex® Production Capacity

  A new plant in Germany will nearly double Ecoflex® production to 6,000 metric tons annually. The biodegradable plastic is used in blends for bags, mulching film, and food packaging.
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  18 March 2005

  BASF Expands Acrylic Acid and SAP Production in Europe

  Production capacity for SAP will increase to 175,000 tonnes/year. A new 160,000 tonnes/year acrylic acid plant will support this. New capacities will be available by 2008, driven by long-term supplier agreements.
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  24 August 2004

  BASF Opens New Citral Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant boosts citral production capacity to 40,000 metric tons annually, supporting fine chemicals for vitamins, aroma chemicals, and more, enhancing supply reliability and competitiveness.