- The expansion will integrate 600 machines, 4,000 pipelines, and 5,000 measuring points.
- The plant's annual capacity will increase by 1,500 metric tons of pure vitamin A.
- Approximately 20 new jobs will be created.
- Planned commissioning is set for the end of 2020.
Expansion Overview
BASF has initiated the expansion of its vitamin A plant at the Ludwigshafen site. The new production building will enhance the existing plant, which has been operational since 1970.
Key Figures
The expansion will integrate approximately 600 machines, 4,000 pipelines, and 5,000 measuring points into the process control system. This project is expected to create around 20 new jobs.
Increased Capacity
With the expansion, BASF aims to increase its annual production capacity of pure vitamin A by 1,500 metric tons. This will support the human and animal nutrition industries as well as the personal care sector.
Timeline
The expansion was first announced in 2016, and the planned commissioning is set for the end of 2020. This project is currently the second largest investment at the Ludwigshafen site, following the acetylene plant.
