http://www.basf.com/group/corporate/en/News from the Fine Construction chemicals divisionen-enCopyright © BASF SEhttp://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-438BASF will present its extensive polyurea portfolio at the annual conference of the Polyurea Development Association Europe (PDA Europe), the European trade association of the polyurea industry. From November 16 through 18, the industry event in Brühl near Cologne, Germany, will provide established polyurea technology users as well as novices with information about products, applications and new developments.2009-11-04T08:57:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

BASF will present its extensive polyurea portfolio at the annual conference of the Polyurea Development Association Europe (PDA Europe), the European trade association of the polyurea industry. From November 16 through 18, the industry event in Brühl near Cologne, Germany, will provide established polyurea technology users as well as novices with information about products, applications and new developments.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-423Ludwigshafen, 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 2008.2009-10-29T07:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

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.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-400Zurich, Switzerland - October 6, 2009 - BASF has launched its new Crystal Speed Hardening™ concept for contractors and precast producers. The core product of the concept is X-SEED® 100, a unique hardening accelerator. It helps to speed up concrete hardening significantly at early ages (6-12 hours), supporting at least double strength at low, ambient and heat curing temperatures.2009-10-06T13:59:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Zurich, Switzerland - October 6, 2009 - BASF has launched its new Crystal Speed Hardening™ concept for contractors and precast producers. The core product of the concept is X-SEED® 100, a unique hardening accelerator. It helps to speed up concrete hardening significantly at early ages (6-12 hours), supporting at least double strength at low, ambient and heat curing temperatures.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-390On September 22, 2009, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and BASF were nominated for the German Future Prize for the joint development of Micronal® PCM, a microencapsulated latent heat storage material for construction materials. This prize is awarded every year by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany.2009-09-22T15:40:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

On September 22, 2009, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and BASF were nominated for the German Future Prize for the joint development of Micronal® PCM, a microencapsulated latent heat storage material for construction materials. This prize is awarded every year by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-358Ludwigshafen, Germany – August 28, 2009 – Effective November 1, 2009, Saori Dubourg (38) will be appointed new head of BASF’s division Regional Functions & Country Management Asia Pacific based in Hong Kong. The current division president, Dr. Tilman Krauch (47), will assume responsibility for BASF’s Construction Chemicals division as of the same date. Dr. Bernhard Hofmann (57), who was previously responsible for this division, will retire at the end of 2009.2009-08-28T09:30:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Ludwigshafen, Germany – August 28, 2009 – Effective November 1, 2009, Saori Dubourg (38) will be appointed new head of BASF’s division Regional Functions & Country Management Asia Pacific based in Hong Kong. The current division president, Dr. Tilman Krauch (47), will assume responsibility for BASF’s Construction Chemicals division as of the same date. Dr. Bernhard Hofmann (57), who was previously responsible for this division, will retire at the end of 2009.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-352Ludwigshafen, Germany – August 27, 2009 – Effective September 1st, 2009, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase prices in Europe, Africa and Western Asia for styrene-acrylic and straight-acrylic dispersions by €70-90 per metric ton, for styrene-butadiene dispersions by €120-150 per metric ton and for polymer powders by €150 per metric ton.2009-08-27T13:58:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Ludwigshafen, Germany – August 27, 2009 – Effective September 1st, 2009, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase prices in Europe, Africa and Western Asia for styrene-acrylic and straight-acrylic dispersions by €70-90 per metric ton, for styrene-butadiene dispersions by €120-150 per metric ton and for polymer powders by €150 per metric ton.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-340Ludwigshafen, Germany/Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – August 19, 2009 – Masdar and BASF today announced a strategic partnership agreement for collaboration on the construction of Masdar City, the world’s first carbon-neutral and zero-waste city. BASF is named as a “preferred supplier” of construction materials and system solutions for the city’s construction.2009-08-19T11:08:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Ludwigshafen, Germany/Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – August 19, 2009 – Masdar and BASF today announced a strategic partnership agreement for collaboration on the construction of Masdar City, the world’s first carbon-neutral and zero-waste city. BASF is named as a “preferred supplier” of construction materials and system solutions for the city’s construction.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-319Ludwigshafen, 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.2009-07-30T06:59:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

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.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-281On the newly designed press photo site, BASF offers journalists around the world up-to-date and multi-purpose picture material on a regular basis.2009-06-15T15:41:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

On the newly designed press photo site, BASF offers journalists around the world up-to-date and multi-purpose picture material on a regular basis.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-226With immediate effect or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices for PolyTHF (Polytetrahydrofuran) worldwide.2009-04-30T13:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

With immediate effect or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices for PolyTHF (Polytetrahydrofuran) worldwide.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-214Ludwigshafen, 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.2009-04-30T07:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

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.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-180Shanghai, China – March 18, 2009 – BASF today inaugurated a new Asia Technical Center Shanghai, further increasing its capabilities to develop and offer innovative solutions to Asia Pacific customers in the construction industry.2009-03-18T14:17:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Shanghai, China – March 18, 2009 – BASF today inaugurated a new Asia Technical Center Shanghai, further increasing its capabilities to develop and offer innovative solutions to Asia Pacific customers in the construction industry.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-163Between March 31 and April 2 BASF will be presenting new products and customer-orientated solutions at the European Coatings Show 2009 in Nuremberg, Germany, the leading trade fair for the international coatings and inks industry. At BASF’s booth, number 511 in hall 7A, BASF experts will inform trade visitors from the coatings, paints, adhesives, printing, packaging and construction chemicals industries about the comprehensive range on offer and provide advice on service matters.2009-03-11T07:59:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Between March 31 and April 2 BASF will be presenting new products and customer-orientated solutions at the European Coatings Show 2009 in Nuremberg, Germany, the leading trade fair for the international coatings and inks industry. At BASF’s booth, number 511 in hall 7A, BASF experts will inform trade visitors from the coatings, paints, adhesives, printing, packaging and construction chemicals industries about the comprehensive range on offer and provide advice on service matters.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-130Ludwigshafen, 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.2009-02-26T07:30:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

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.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-140Ludwigshafen, 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.2009-02-26T07:29:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

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.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-113eAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and Ludwigshafen, Germany – January 15, 2009 - As a leading global partner to the construction industry, BASF is exhibiting at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from January 19 to 21, 2009. The event is hosted by the project organization for the future city of Masdar, which aims to set new standards with a zero-carbon energy supply system. Masdar is scheduled to be ready for occupation by 50,000 people in 2016.2009-01-15T13:43:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and Ludwigshafen, Germany – January 15, 2009 - As a leading global partner to the construction industry, BASF is exhibiting at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from January 19 to 21, 2009. The event is hosted by the project organization for the future city of Masdar, which aims to set new standards with a zero-carbon energy supply system. Masdar is scheduled to be ready for occupation by 50,000 people in 2016.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-534BASF Construction Chemicals (China) Co., Ltd. announced today (December 15, 2008) that it has acquired the concrete admixture business of Kejie Admixture Science & Technology Co. Ltd. (“Kejie”), a leading concrete admixture supplier in South China. Located close to Guangzhou, the capital of the Guangdong province, Kejie produces a wide range of concrete admixtures and intermediate products.2008-12-15T14:02:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

BASF Construction Chemicals (China) Co., Ltd. announced today (December 15, 2008) that it has acquired the concrete admixture business of Kejie Admixture Science & Technology Co. Ltd. (“Kejie”), a leading concrete admixture supplier in South China. Located close to Guangzhou, the capital of the Guangdong province, Kejie produces a wide range of concrete admixtures and intermediate products.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-478Ludwigshafen, 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.2008-10-30T14:50:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

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.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-470For insulating buildings exposed to groundwater with Styrodur® C, BASF’s green extruded polystyrene rigid-foam panels (XPS), BASF subsidiary PCI Augsburg has recently developed PCI Pecimor DK, a water-repellant adhesive. This adhesive, which hardens quickly without releasing water, can be applied to the entire surface of the insulating panels. The function of the insulation is ensured along the perimeter, even in the case of temporary or permanent exposure to pressing water since the water cannot penetra2008-10-29T14:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

For insulating buildings exposed to groundwater with Styrodur® C, BASF’s green extruded polystyrene rigid-foam panels (XPS), BASF subsidiary PCI Augsburg has recently developed PCI Pecimor DK, a water-repellant adhesive. This adhesive, which hardens quickly without releasing water, can be applied to the entire surface of the insulating panels. The function of the insulation is ensured along the perimeter, even in the case of temporary or permanent exposure to pressing water since the water cannot penetra

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-468BASF will be showcasing innovative raw materials, exclusive prefabricated products and tailor-made system solutions for construction and renovation at the BAU 2009, which will be held from January 12 to 17 in Munich, Germany. Hall A4, stand 303 is where architects, planning engineers and processors as well as dealers, contractors and builders will be able to obtain information about the many innovations.2008-10-23T08:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

BASF will be showcasing innovative raw materials, exclusive prefabricated products and tailor-made system solutions for construction and renovation at the BAU 2009, which will be held from January 12 to 17 in Munich, Germany. Hall A4, stand 303 is where architects, planning engineers and processors as well as dealers, contractors and builders will be able to obtain information about the many innovations.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-361Ludwigshafen, 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.2008-07-31T07:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

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.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-356Citius, Altius, Fortius (Swifter, Higher, Stronger) is the Olympic motto that will be motivating athletes from over 200 nations when they compete for medals in Beijing this August. Along with more than 10,000 athletes, numerous BASF products will also be at the Games. But not just in Beijing – BASF products are used in many of the world’s largest stadiums.2008-07-28T12:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Citius, Altius, Fortius (Swifter, Higher, Stronger) is the Olympic motto that will be motivating athletes from over 200 nations when they compete for medals in Beijing this August. Along with more than 10,000 athletes, numerous BASF products will also be at the Games. But not just in Beijing – BASF products are used in many of the world’s largest stadiums.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-354Innovative road, tunnel and bridge construction as well as cement or gypsum based dry mortar applications would be unthinkable today without MELMENT®. The BASF product is used to improve the fresh and strength properties of various construction material systems, such as concrete, mortar or anhydrite based flow screeds, and make them universally applicable in the construction industry.2008-07-22T08:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Innovative road, tunnel and bridge construction as well as cement or gypsum based dry mortar applications would be unthinkable today without MELMENT®. The BASF product is used to improve the fresh and strength properties of various construction material systems, such as concrete, mortar or anhydrite based flow screeds, and make them universally applicable in the construction industry.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-321Ludwigshafen, Germany – June 24, 2008 – Effective July 1st, 2008, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase prices in Europe, Africa and Western Asia for polymer dispersions and additives by €80-100 per metric ton and for polymer powders by €160 per metric ton.2008-06-24T14:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Ludwigshafen, Germany – June 24, 2008 – Effective July 1st, 2008, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase prices in Europe, Africa and Western Asia for polymer dispersions and additives by €80-100 per metric ton and for polymer powders by €160 per metric ton.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-307Today (June 12, 2008), the BASF Construction Chemicals division is to open a plant for concrete admixtures in Kolkata (Calcutta), East India. The new plant is BASF's response to soaring Indian construction industry demand for high-quality concrete admixtures in East India, North East India and West Bengal. Kolkata is BASF's fourth production site for construction chemicals in India.2008-06-12T12:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Today (June 12, 2008), the BASF Construction Chemicals division is to open a plant for concrete admixtures in Kolkata (Calcutta), East India. The new plant is BASF's response to soaring Indian construction industry demand for high-quality concrete admixtures in East India, North East India and West Bengal. Kolkata is BASF's fourth production site for construction chemicals in India.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-288Ludwigshafen, Germany – May 28, 2008 – Together with Dr. Valentin EnergieSoftware, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), maxit and DAW (Caparol), BASF is making the new simulation software “PCM express” available to architects, planners and house builders.2008-05-28T14:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Ludwigshafen, Germany – May 28, 2008 – Together with Dr. Valentin EnergieSoftware, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), maxit and DAW (Caparol), BASF is making the new simulation software “PCM express” available to architects, planners and house builders.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-258Chongqing, CHINA – May 08, 2008 – BASF – The Chemical Company – is Official Partner of the “Germany and China – Moving Ahead Together” initiative in Chongqing, southwest China. A BASF Pavilion focusing on sustainable urbanization will be open to the public at the Germany Esplanade in the city’s central square from May 9 to 17, 2008. In addition, BASF is sponsoring a forum at Chongqing University at which stakeholders are invited to share their ideas about a sustainable future for Chongqing.2008-05-09T08:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Chongqing, CHINA – May 08, 2008 – BASF – The Chemical Company – is Official Partner of the “Germany and China – Moving Ahead Together” initiative in Chongqing, southwest China. A BASF Pavilion focusing on sustainable urbanization will be open to the public at the Germany Esplanade in the city’s central square from May 9 to 17, 2008. In addition, BASF is sponsoring a forum at Chongqing University at which stakeholders are invited to share their ideas about a sustainable future for Chongqing.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-257Shanghai, CHINA, May 8, 2008 – BASF today opened a new concrete admixture plant in Wuhan, Hubei Province. The facility has been established to manufacture advanced concrete admixtures to benefit customers in central China’s major provinces including Hubei, Hunan and Jiangxi.2008-05-08T08:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Shanghai, CHINA, May 8, 2008 – BASF today opened a new concrete admixture plant in Wuhan, Hubei Province. The facility has been established to manufacture advanced concrete admixtures to benefit customers in central China’s major provinces including Hubei, Hunan and Jiangxi.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-233Ludwigshafen, 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.2008-04-24T06:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

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.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-199Just a few weeks before the pre-registration phase of the European chemicals policy REACH begins in June 2008, the demand for extensive information and advice is greater than ever. In response, BASF SE is hosting another expert seminar on the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) on May 28, 2008 in Berlin.2008-04-08T08:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Just a few weeks before the pre-registration phase of the European chemicals policy REACH begins in June 2008, the demand for extensive information and advice is greater than ever. In response, BASF SE is hosting another expert seminar on the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) on May 28, 2008 in Berlin.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-147Ludwigshafen, 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 2007.2008-02-21T07:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

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.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-07-520High ceilings graced with decorative stucco elements, antique wing doors, generously proportioned rooms: increasingly, people are opting for the distinctive ambience of a tastefully renovated older building. But when refurbishment involves laying new ceramic floors, older dwellings also present very special problems. Problems for which PCI Augsburg GmbH, a BASF subsidiary company, has now developed the all-in-one solution – PCI Nanosilent®.2007-12-13T08:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

High ceilings graced with decorative stucco elements, antique wing doors, generously proportioned rooms: increasingly, people are opting for the distinctive ambience of a tastefully renovated older building. But when refurbishment involves laying new ceramic floors, older dwellings also present very special problems. Problems for which PCI Augsburg GmbH, a BASF subsidiary company, has now developed the all-in-one solution – PCI Nanosilent®.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-07-502As a sponsor and participant, BASF supports the first annual conference of the newly founded Polyurea Development Association Europe (PDA Europe), the trade association of the European polyurea industry. At the event taking place in Brussels from November 14 through 16, representatives of leading polyurea companies will provide information on products and applications as well as the advantages of this versatile technology.2007-11-12T11:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

As a sponsor and participant, BASF supports the first annual conference of the newly founded Polyurea Development Association Europe (PDA Europe), the trade association of the European polyurea industry. At the event taking place in Brussels from November 14 through 16, representatives of leading polyurea companies will provide information on products and applications as well as the advantages of this versatile technology.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-07-196Homeowners can save energy, and costs and reduce CO2 emissions by choosing the right thermal insulation and using innovative building materials. This was the conclusion of a study conducted for BASF Aktiengesellschaft by the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, Germany.2007-03-27T08:00:00.000+0100Construction chemicals

Homeowners can save energy, and costs and reduce CO2 emissions by choosing the right thermal insulation and using innovative building materials. This was the conclusion of a study conducted for BASF Aktiengesellschaft by the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, Germany.