BASF Expands Engineering Plastics Plant
- The expanded plant at Schwarzheide can produce 70,000 more tons of Ultramid and Ultradur annually.
- BASF's global compounding capacity for PA and PBT will exceed 700,000 tons per year.
- The expansion creates 50 new jobs.
- Ultramid and Ultradur are used in automotive, electrical, electronics, construction, and furniture sectors.
Plant Expansion
BASF has expanded its compounding plant at the Schwarzheide site in Germany, increasing production capacity by up to 70,000 tons annually. This expansion is part of BASF's strategy to meet the growing global demand for engineering plastics.
Increased Capacity
With this expansion, BASF's worldwide compounding capacity for polyamide (PA) and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) will surpass 700,000 tons per year. The Schwarzheide site now holds the largest PA and PBT compounding capacity within BASF globally.
Job Creation
The expansion will create approximately 50 new jobs, contributing to the local economy and supporting BASF's long-term growth objectives.
Applications
Ultramid® and Ultradur® are engineering plastics used in high-performance components across various industries, including automotive, electrical, electronics, construction, and furniture. These materials are essential for manufacturing items such as oil pans, engine mounts, sensors, connectors, chairs, and fastening elements.