- BASF invested a high double-digit million euros in the new plant.
- The plant creates 23 new full-time jobs in Ludwigshafen.
- Xemium, a carboxamide fungicide, improves crop yields and quality.
- First registrations in Europe approved in France, Germany, and the UK.
New Production Plant
On October 25th, 2011, BASF inaugurated a new plant in Ludwigshafen to produce Xemium, an innovative active ingredient for controlling fungal infections. This move addresses the global rise in demand for crop protection products and creates 23 new full-time jobs.
Investment and Capacity
The investment, in the high double-digit million euros, supports BASF's growth strategy in crop protection. The plant's flexible design allows for the production of other active ingredients, enabling better response to varying demand across different regions.
Xemium's Efficacy
Xemium, a carboxamide fungicide, was developed to enhance crop yields and quality. It has shown high efficacy and excellent distribution in plants, proving effective in trials on major crops like grain, soybeans, and maize, as well as fruit and vegetable crops.
Global Registration
BASF has applied for worldwide registration of Xemium, with initial approvals already granted in France, Germany, and the UK. The first product for the European cereal market, Adexar, combines Xemium with Epoxiconazole. BASF estimates the peak sales potential of Xemium-containing products to exceed 200 million euros.
