<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns="http://my.netscape.com/rdf/simple/0.9/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>News BASF-Products: Inorganics</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/corporate/en/</link><description>News from the BASF Inorganics division</description><language>en-en</language><copyright>Copyright © BASF SE</copyright><items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-436"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-423"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-380"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-379"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-368"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-357"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-335"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-319"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-322"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-264"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-237"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-231"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-214"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-212"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-160"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-148"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-130"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-140"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-127"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-496"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-478"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-448"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-439"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-402"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-393"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-384"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-361"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-276"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-277"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-254"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-260"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-233"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-173"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-147"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-154"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-07-521"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-07-496"/><rdf:li resource="http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-04-156"/></rdf:Seq></items></channel><item xmlns=""><title>BASF to realign fuel cell business</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-436</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Germany – November 5, 2009 – BASF is realigning its business for the fuel cell market. In the future, competencies for the production of high-temperature membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) will be concentrated in Somerset, New Jersey.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-11-05T14:29:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Germany – November 5, 2009 – BASF is realigning its business for the fuel cell market. In the future, competencies for the production of high-temperature membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) will be concentrated in Somerset, New Jersey.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF: Stabilization in the third quarter</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-423</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 29, 2009 – BASF’s figures for the third quarter of 2009 demonstrate the company’s operational strength in the global economic crisis. Third-quarter sales increased by 2% compared with the second quarter but fell 19% compared with the same period of 2008.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-10-29T07:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 29, 2009 – BASF’s figures for the third quarter of 2009 demonstrate the company’s operational strength in the global economic crisis. Third-quarter sales increased by 2% compared with the second quarter but fell 19% compared with the same period of 2008.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>New laser transfer printing process from BASF and Schmid</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-380</link><description>Ludwigshafen and Schwetzingen/Freudenstadt –September 16, 2009 – BASF and Schmid have together developed a new, contact-free laser transfer printing (LTP) process for metallizing the front and back of solar cells.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-09-17T08:59:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen and Schwetzingen/Freudenstadt –September 16, 2009 – BASF and Schmid have together developed a new, contact-free laser transfer printing (LTP) process for metallizing the front and back of solar cells.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF Podcast: Chemistry makes solar energy more economical</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-379</link><description>As a part of the future energy mix with other energy sources solar energy can make a sustainable contribution towards a low carbon society. In the production and improvement of the photovoltaic technology chemistry plays an important role.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-09-15T11:31:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>As a part of the future energy mix with other energy sources solar energy can make a sustainable contribution towards a low carbon society. In the production and improvement of the photovoltaic technology chemistry plays an important role.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF presents innovative products for the solar industry in Hamburg</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-368</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Sept. 07, 2009 – From September 21 through 24, BASF will be presenting its range of innovative products for the solar industry at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) in Hamburg, Germany. The conference and exhibition, which is one of the most important worldwide for the solar and photovoltaic sector, will be taking place for the 24th time.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-09-07T10:30:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Sept. 07, 2009 – From September 21 through 24, BASF will be presenting its range of innovative products for the solar industry at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) in Hamburg, Germany. The conference and exhibition, which is one of the most important worldwide for the solar and photovoltaic sector, will be taking place for the 24th time.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF to increase prices for glues</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-357</link><description>Effective September 1st, 2009, BASF will increase the sales prices of its Kaurit® - and Kauramin® glues by € 15 per metric ton.These price adjustments by BASF are necessary to maintain the pro-duction and to secure the reliable supply of its customers in the current market environment.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-08-31T11:29:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Effective September 1st, 2009, BASF will increase the sales prices of its Kaurit® - and Kauramin® glues by € 15 per metric ton.These price adjustments by BASF are necessary to maintain the pro-duction and to secure the reliable supply of its customers in the current market environment.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF launches magnetorheological fluids (MRF) under the name Basonetic®</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-335</link><description>BASF is launching magnetorheological fluids (MRF) which will now be available under the brand name Basonetic®. MRF have a remarkable, adjustable flow behavior that makes them suitable for applications in which power has to be controlled and transmitted on a continuous, variable basis.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-08-10T13:58:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>BASF is launching magnetorheological fluids (MRF) which will now be available under the brand name Basonetic®. MRF have a remarkable, adjustable flow behavior that makes them suitable for applications in which power has to be controlled and transmitted on a continuous, variable basis.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF improves earnings after weak start to the year</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-319</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Germany – July 30, 2009 – BASF’s sales and earnings were again negatively impacted by the ongoing global economic crisis in the second quarter of 2009. The effects on business were especially pronounced in the segments Chemicals, Plastics and Functional Solutions, in particular because of the situation in the automotive and construction industries.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-07-30T06:59:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Germany – July 30, 2009 – BASF’s sales and earnings were again negatively impacted by the ongoing global economic crisis in the second quarter of 2009. The effects on business were especially pronounced in the segments Chemicals, Plastics and Functional Solutions, in particular because of the situation in the automotive and construction industries.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF extends joint research program with IMEC on development of process chemicals for the semi-conductor industry</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-322</link><description>Ludwigshafen, July 28, 2009 – BASF and IMEC, Europe's leading independent nanoelectronics research center, have announced today that they are extending their joint development program. The process chemicals which the two partners plan to develop as part of their extended work together will enhance the performance of cleaning chemicals in the production of semiconductors. Research will also focus on reduction of process complexity and the number of production steps.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-07-28T08:59:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, July 28, 2009 – BASF and IMEC, Europe's leading independent nanoelectronics research center, have announced today that they are extending their joint development program. The process chemicals which the two partners plan to develop as part of their extended work together will enhance the performance of cleaning chemicals in the production of semiconductors. Research will also focus on reduction of process complexity and the number of production steps.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF at ChemSpec 2009: Comprehensive service and tailor-made products</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-264</link><description>BASF will present its chemical intermediates, catalysts and inorganics portfolio at the “ChemSpec” trade show in Barcelona, Spain, on June 17 and 18. ChemSpec Europe is considered one of the major trade shows for manufacturers of fine and specialty chemicals in this region.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-06-04T09:02:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>BASF will present its chemical intermediates, catalysts and inorganics portfolio at the “ChemSpec” trade show in Barcelona, Spain, on June 17 and 18. ChemSpec Europe is considered one of the major trade shows for manufacturers of fine and specialty chemicals in this region.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF at interzum 2009 in Cologne</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-237</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Germany – May 8, 2009 – At interzum 2009, BASF will be presenting an innovation in lightweight construction: Kaurit® Light. This new technology makes it possible to manufacture wood-based panels that are 30% lighter than conventional panels. From May 12 to 16, BASF experts will be joining forces with cooperation partner Nolte Holzwerkstoffe to introduce visitors to the benefits of the innovative material at stand D051 in Hall 6.1.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-05-08T10:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Germany – May 8, 2009 – At interzum 2009, BASF will be presenting an innovation in lightweight construction: Kaurit® Light. This new technology makes it possible to manufacture wood-based panels that are 30% lighter than conventional panels. From May 12 to 16, BASF experts will be joining forces with cooperation partner Nolte Holzwerkstoffe to introduce visitors to the benefits of the innovative material at stand D051 in Hall 6.1.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF opens state-of-the art production facility for fuel cell components in Somerset, New Jersey</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-231</link><description>FLORHAM PARK, NJ, May 6, 2009 – Furthering its leadership position in the development of energy management solutions, BASF today announced it has officially opened its BASF Fuel Cell production facility in Somerset, New Jersey. The modern facility uses advanced production and automation technologies to fabricate ready-for-use high-temperature Membrane. Electrode Assembly (MEA) units -- the heart of the fuel cell. In a MEA, hydrogen and air react to water generating electrical power and heat.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-05-06T00:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>FLORHAM PARK, NJ, May 6, 2009 – Furthering its leadership position in the development of energy management solutions, BASF today announced it has officially opened its BASF Fuel Cell production facility in Somerset, New Jersey. The modern facility uses advanced production and automation technologies to fabricate ready-for-use high-temperature Membrane. Electrode Assembly (MEA) units -- the heart of the fuel cell. In a MEA, hydrogen and air react to water generating electrical power and heat.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF shows strength in global crisis</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-214</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 30, 2009 – In an extremely difficult environment, BASF’s business declined in the first quarter of 2009. At €12.2 billion, sales were 23% lower than in the first quarter of 2008, primarily due to persistently weak demand. Income from operations (EBIT) before special items fell by 58% to €985 million as a result of a substantial decrease in volumes in many divisions.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-04-30T07:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 30, 2009 – In an extremely difficult environment, BASF’s business declined in the first quarter of 2009. At €12.2 billion, sales were 23% lower than in the first quarter of 2008, primarily due to persistently weak demand. Income from operations (EBIT) before special items fell by 58% to €985 million as a result of a substantial decrease in volumes in many divisions.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF Fuel Cell on Hanover Fair 2009</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-212</link><description>Ludwigshafen, April 17, 2009 – BASF Fuel Cell GmbH presents new products for fuel cells and reformers on Hanover Fair 2009. A team of experts is available for visitors in hall 13, booth E 54/2, and informs about the latest developments.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-04-17T13:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, April 17, 2009 – BASF Fuel Cell GmbH presents new products for fuel cells and reformers on Hanover Fair 2009. A team of experts is available for visitors in hall 13, booth E 54/2, and informs about the latest developments.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>5th BASF Boron Conference in Hyderabad, India</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-160</link><description>Ludwigshafen, March 11, 2009 – On March 3 and 4, the 5th BASF Boron conference took place in Hyderabad, India. About 160 visitors discussed about the great importance of boron compounds for the synthesis of active ingredients, especially for the pharmaceutical industry. At the two days meeting experts from around the world discussed current trends and new applications of boron compounds in fine chemicals synthesis.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-03-11T09:58:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, March 11, 2009 – On March 3 and 4, the 5th BASF Boron conference took place in Hyderabad, India. About 160 visitors discussed about the great importance of boron compounds for the synthesis of active ingredients, especially for the pharmaceutical industry. At the two days meeting experts from around the world discussed current trends and new applications of boron compounds in fine chemicals synthesis.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF and centrotherm photovoltaics expand their joint development activities for novel chemical solutions addressing photovoltaic industry’s needs</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-148</link><description>Ludwigshafen and Blaubeuren – 03 March 2009 – BASF SE, centrotherm photovoltaics AG and its subsidiary GP Solar GmbH announced today that they have entered into an extended joint development agreement for chemicals required in the manufacturing process of crystalline solar cells. Under this program, BASF and centrotherm photovoltaics will strengthen their continuous development of tailor-made solutions to meet the requirements in producing more efficient solar cells.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-03-03T10:02:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen and Blaubeuren – 03 March 2009 – BASF SE, centrotherm photovoltaics AG and its subsidiary GP Solar GmbH announced today that they have entered into an extended joint development agreement for chemicals required in the manufacturing process of crystalline solar cells. Under this program, BASF and centrotherm photovoltaics will strengthen their continuous development of tailor-made solutions to meet the requirements in producing more efficient solar cells.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF posts solid earnings in a difficult business environment</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-130</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 26, 2009 – BASF – The Chemical Company – is acting quickly and decisively to combat the effects of the global economic crisis: Production capacities and investments worldwide are being tailored to the drastic decline in demand, and the implementation of restructuring and efficiency programs is being accelerated.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-02-26T07:30:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 26, 2009 – BASF – The Chemical Company – is acting quickly and decisively to combat the effects of the global economic crisis: Production capacities and investments worldwide are being tailored to the drastic decline in demand, and the implementation of restructuring and efficiency programs is being accelerated.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF proposes dividend of €1.95 per share</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-140</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 26, 2009 – The Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE today decided to propose to the Annual Meeting on April 30, 2009 a dividend of €1.95 per share for 2008. The decision is subject to approval by the company’s Supervisory Board in its meeting on March 3, 2009. BASF is thus standing by its statement of maintaining the dividend at the previous year’s level in difficult years.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-02-26T07:29:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 26, 2009 – The Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE today decided to propose to the Annual Meeting on April 30, 2009 a dividend of €1.95 per share for 2008. The decision is subject to approval by the company’s Supervisory Board in its meeting on March 3, 2009. BASF is thus standing by its statement of maintaining the dividend at the previous year’s level in difficult years.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>Fred Baumgartner to head new Paper Chemicals division at BASF</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-127</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 4, 2009 – The Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, has appointed Dr. Ehrenfried (Fred) Baumgartner (56) as head of its new Paper Chemicals division with effect from April 1, 2009. Stefano Pigozzi (45), who is currently responsible for the department Glues &amp; Impregnating Resins Europe, is to succeed Baumgartner as head of BASF’s Inorganics division.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2009-02-04T13:13:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 4, 2009 – The Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, has appointed Dr. Ehrenfried (Fred) Baumgartner (56) as head of its new Paper Chemicals division with effect from April 1, 2009. Stefano Pigozzi (45), who is currently responsible for the department Glues &amp; Impregnating Resins Europe, is to succeed Baumgartner as head of BASF’s Inorganics division.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF looking to sell its shares in PEC-Rhin</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-496</link><description>Ludwigshafen, November 7, 2008 – BASF SE intends to sell its 50 percent holding in PEC-Rhin. PEC-Rhin is a 50-50 joint venture between BASF SE and GPN. The company produces ammonia, nitric acid and fertilizers in Ottmarsheim, France.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-11-07T08:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, November 7, 2008 – BASF SE intends to sell its 50 percent holding in PEC-Rhin. PEC-Rhin is a 50-50 joint venture between BASF SE and GPN. The company produces ammonia, nitric acid and fertilizers in Ottmarsheim, France.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF preparing for tough business environment</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-478</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Germany - October 30, 2008 - BASF SE - The Chemical Company - has ended the third quarter with solid results in a significantly more difficult economic environment. All operating divisions increased their prices, and volumes rose in almost all segments. Overall, sales rose by 13 percent to €15.8 billion. Adjusted for currency effects, sales grew by 18 percent.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-10-30T14:50:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Germany - October 30, 2008 - BASF SE - The Chemical Company - has ended the third quarter with solid results in a significantly more difficult economic environment. All operating divisions increased their prices, and volumes rose in almost all segments. Overall, sales rose by 13 percent to €15.8 billion. Adjusted for currency effects, sales grew by 18 percent.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF Catalysts Introduces New Pharma Solutions at CPhI Worldwide</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-448</link><description>Frankfurt, Germany September 30, 2008 -- BASF Catalysts, the global leader in catalysis, will introduce the first two catalysts from its new NanoSelectTM platform technology, NanoSelect LF 100 and NanoSelect LF 200, for use in fine chemical and pharmaceutical applications at the CPhl Worldwide which starts today.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-09-30T08:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Frankfurt, Germany September 30, 2008 -- BASF Catalysts, the global leader in catalysis, will introduce the first two catalysts from its new NanoSelectTM platform technology, NanoSelect LF 100 and NanoSelect LF 200, for use in fine chemical and pharmaceutical applications at the CPhl Worldwide which starts today.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF at SEMICON Europe 2008 in Stuttgart</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-439</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Germany – September 25, 2008 – BASF, the world’s leading chemical company and one of the market leaders in electronic materials, will highlight an array of advanced chemical solutions for the semiconductor industry at the SEMICON Europe trade fair in Stuttgart, Germany, from October 7 to 9, 2008. At Booth 912 in Hall 1, members of the BASF team will inform visitors about the company’s latest developments.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-09-25T10:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Germany – September 25, 2008 – BASF, the world’s leading chemical company and one of the market leaders in electronic materials, will highlight an array of advanced chemical solutions for the semiconductor industry at the SEMICON Europe trade fair in Stuttgart, Germany, from October 7 to 9, 2008. At Booth 912 in Hall 1, members of the BASF team will inform visitors about the company’s latest developments.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>Pharma Solutions: BASF at CPhI Worldwide</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-402</link><description>BASF will be presenting its extensive expertise for supporting pharmaceutical industry customers at “CPhI Worldwide,” the “Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Intermediates” that will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from September 30 through October 2.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-09-03T08:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>BASF will be presenting its extensive expertise for supporting pharmaceutical industry customers at “CPhI Worldwide,” the “Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Intermediates” that will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from September 30 through October 2.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF launches commercial-scale organozinc halide reagents</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-393</link><description>At the “Convention on Pharmaceuticals Ingredients” (CPhI Worldwide) that will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from September 30 through October 2 BASF will launch a new line of commercial scale organozinc halide reagents - made under an exclusive license from Rieke Metals, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-09-02T08:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>At the “Convention on Pharmaceuticals Ingredients” (CPhI Worldwide) that will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from September 30 through October 2 BASF will launch a new line of commercial scale organozinc halide reagents - made under an exclusive license from Rieke Metals, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-384</link><description>BASF will be presenting its group-wide integrated truck industry expertise at the IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hannover from September 25 to October 2, 2008. The company will be showing its innovative product range for the commercial vehicle industry in Hall 22, Stand A 04.  Products include cost-effective catalyst technology, AdBlue® by BASF, engine coolant Glysantin® plus a large number of plastics for powertrain, chassis and interiors.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-08-20T08:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>BASF will be presenting its group-wide integrated truck industry expertise at the IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hannover from September 25 to October 2, 2008. The company will be showing its innovative product range for the commercial vehicle industry in Hall 22, Stand A 04.  Products include cost-effective catalyst technology, AdBlue® by BASF, engine coolant Glysantin® plus a large number of plastics for powertrain, chassis and interiors.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF remains in top form: Sales and earnings increase despite challenging business environment</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-361</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Germany – July 31, 2008 – BASF – The Chemical Company – is in top form. In both the second quarter and the first half of 2008, the company has again increased sales and income from operations (EBIT) before special items and achieved new records. First-half sales amounted to €32.2 billion, 10 percent more than in the same period of 2007. EBIT before special items in the first six months of 2008 rose by 15 percent to around €4.8 billion.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-07-31T07:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Germany – July 31, 2008 – BASF – The Chemical Company – is in top form. In both the second quarter and the first half of 2008, the company has again increased sales and income from operations (EBIT) before special items and achieved new records. First-half sales amounted to €32.2 billion, 10 percent more than in the same period of 2007. EBIT before special items in the first six months of 2008 rose by 15 percent to around €4.8 billion.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF to build plant for sodium methylate in Brazil</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-276</link><description>BASF is planning to construct a production plant for sodium methylate in Guaratinguetá, Brazil, its largest site in South America. The plant, which will have a capacity of 60,000 metric tons per year, will be the first such plant for this product in South America and is primarily intended to supply the regional market.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-05-28T08:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>BASF is planning to construct a production plant for sodium methylate in Guaratinguetá, Brazil, its largest site in South America. The plant, which will have a capacity of 60,000 metric tons per year, will be the first such plant for this product in South America and is primarily intended to supply the regional market.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>Comprehensive service and tailor-made products</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-277</link><description>BASF will present its chemical intermediates, catalysts and inorganics portfolio at the “ChemSpec” trade show in Munich, Germany, on June 18 and 19. The focus of booth 4127 will be in innovative solutions for the pharmaceuticals and agrochemical industries as well as coatings, electronic chemicals and plant engineering applications.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-05-21T14:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>BASF will present its chemical intermediates, catalysts and inorganics portfolio at the “ChemSpec” trade show in Munich, Germany, on June 18 and 19. The focus of booth 4127 will be in innovative solutions for the pharmaceuticals and agrochemical industries as well as coatings, electronic chemicals and plant engineering applications.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF Antwerp: New nitric acid plant comes on stream</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-254</link><description>BASF has started operating a new plant for the production of nitric acid at Antwerp Verbund site. Nitric acid is one of the most important inorganic intermediates and the plant's output will be used mainly to manufacture polyurethane. The facility has a production capacity of 500,000 metric tons per year and is one of the world's largest.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-05-14T08:50:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>BASF has started operating a new plant for the production of nitric acid at Antwerp Verbund site. Nitric acid is one of the most important inorganic intermediates and the plant's output will be used mainly to manufacture polyurethane. The facility has a production capacity of 500,000 metric tons per year and is one of the world's largest.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF increases sales price for AdBlue®</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-260</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Germany – May 13, 2008 – With immediate effect BASF will be increasing its sales price for AdBlue® by €45 per 1,000 liters.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-05-13T08:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Germany – May 13, 2008 – With immediate effect BASF will be increasing its sales price for AdBlue® by €45 per 1,000 liters.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF enters a challenging 2008 with a record first quarter</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-233</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 24, 2008 – The BASF Group has continued on its successful path in the first three months of 2008. Having posted a further record quarter, it is confident with regard to the coming months. First-quarter sales rose by almost 9 percent to €15.9 billion, while income from operations (EBIT) before special items increased by more than 11 percent compared with the same period of 2007 to almost €2.4 billion.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-04-24T06:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 24, 2008 – The BASF Group has continued on its successful path in the first three months of 2008. Having posted a further record quarter, it is confident with regard to the coming months. First-quarter sales rose by almost 9 percent to €15.9 billion, while income from operations (EBIT) before special items increased by more than 11 percent compared with the same period of 2007 to almost €2.4 billion.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF increases prices for hydrosulfites</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-173</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 28, 2008 – Effective March 1, 2008 BASF will be increasing sales prices for its hydrosulfites worldwide by at least €120 per metric ton or equivalents in local currencies as contracts allow.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-02-28T08:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 28, 2008 – Effective March 1, 2008 BASF will be increasing sales prices for its hydrosulfites worldwide by at least €120 per metric ton or equivalents in local currencies as contracts allow.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>New record year 2007 gives BASF confidence for 2008</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-147</link><description>Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 21, 2008 – For BASF, 2007 was another record year. Thanks to organic growth and the very positive development of the acquired businesses, BASF posted sales of almost €58 billion and income from operations (EBIT) before special items of more than €7.6 billion in 2007.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-02-21T07:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 21, 2008 – For BASF, 2007 was another record year. Thanks to organic growth and the very positive development of the acquired businesses, BASF posted sales of almost €58 billion and income from operations (EBIT) before special items of more than €7.6 billion in 2007.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>Professor YuZhuo Li joins BASF</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-154</link><description>Hong Kong, China – February 18, 2008 – BASF is pleased to announce that Professor YuZhuo Li from Clarkson University, United States, has joined the company. Li, a leading expert in the area of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP), will lead BASF’s global CMP research and development team to develop innovative solutions for the semiconductor industry.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2008-02-18T13:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Hong Kong, China – February 18, 2008 – BASF is pleased to announce that Professor YuZhuo Li from Clarkson University, United States, has joined the company. Li, a leading expert in the area of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP), will lead BASF’s global CMP research and development team to develop innovative solutions for the semiconductor industry.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>3rd International BASF Boron Conference in Heidelberg</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-07-521</link><description>Where does boron chemistry stand at present? Which way are developments headed? These were the questions addressed by more than 100 visitors from the worlds of science and industry at the 3rd International Boron Conference, who again drew attention to the great importance of boron compounds for pharmaceutical synthesis.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2007-12-04T10:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>Where does boron chemistry stand at present? Which way are developments headed? These were the questions addressed by more than 100 visitors from the worlds of science and industry at the 3rd International Boron Conference, who again drew attention to the great importance of boron compounds for pharmaceutical synthesis.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF presents new Electronic Materials Center Europe to customers</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-07-496</link><description>After a construction period of around 15 months, the Electronic Materials Center Europe at BASF's Ludwigshafen site is now complete. Today, Friday, November 9, 2007, BASF presented the new production center to its customers in the semiconductor industry. The production plant for process chemicals for the semiconductor industry is fully integrated in the Verbund and secures supplies to customers throughout Europe. The double digit million Euro investment has created sixty jobs in Ludwigshafen.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2007-11-09T09:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>After a construction period of around 15 months, the Electronic Materials Center Europe at BASF's Ludwigshafen site is now complete. Today, Friday, November 9, 2007, BASF presented the new production center to its customers in the semiconductor industry. The production plant for process chemicals for the semiconductor industry is fully integrated in the Verbund and secures supplies to customers throughout Europe. The double digit million Euro investment has created sixty jobs in Ludwigshafen.</summary></item><item xmlns=""><title>BASF redesigns its Corporate Report</title><link>http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-04-156</link><description>More color, clarity and transparency: This is how you can describe BASF’s new Corporate Report 2003, which is being published tomorrow (March 17, 2003). For the first time the upcoming report will combine the economic, environmental and social aspects of the company’s business activities in a single publication.</description><dc:publisher/><dc:creator/><dc:date>2004-03-16T00:00:00.000+0100</dc:date><category>Inorganics</category><summary>More color, clarity and transparency: This is how you can describe BASF’s new Corporate Report 2003, which is being published tomorrow (March 17, 2003). For the first time the upcoming report will combine the economic, environmental and social aspects of the company’s business activities in a single publication.</summary></item></rdf:RDF>