BASF donates $1,000 to Warren Hills Regional High School
Grant will support purchase science education resources

WASHINGTON, N.J., December 17, 2004 -- BASF recently presented Warren Hills Regional High School with a $1,000 “Helping Make Communities Better” grant that will be used to purchase science education resources.

“The science staff of Warren Hills High School would like to sincerely thank BASF for this grant that will fund the purchase of physics laboratory supplies and equipment,” said Robert Gebert, Warren Hills High School Science and Industrial Technology Supervisor. “Through the years, with the donation of laboratory equipment and supplies, hosting field trips, monetary grants, and providing scholarships to graduates, BASF has long been a partner in science education with the Warren Hills Regional School District.”

"We're proud to continue our partnership with Warren Hills Regional High School," said Mike Laidlaw, Manager of BASF’s Washington site. "BASF is known as the company that helps make products better. We also have a strong commitment to helping make the schools and communities in which we live and work better. We're glad to help support the school’s science resources."

BASF’s Washington site employs 64 people and produces surfactants used in consumer and industrial laundry and cleaning products, healthcare products, coatings, and plastic additives.

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For more information, contact:
Mike Laidlaw
BASF
Washington, N.J.
Tel: (908) 689-7500
E-mail: laidlag@basf.com

Glenn Majeski
BASF
Florham Park, N.J.
Tel: (973) 245-6070
E-mail: majeskg@basf.com