http://www.basf.com/group/corporate/en/News from our divisions in Asiaen-enCopyright © BASF SEhttp://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-433Distinctive coloring, robust and rapidly soluble: a new BASF tablet coating system enables individual, on-site production of tablet coatings in countless shades from only seven basic colors.2009-11-05T09:53:00.000+0100Asia

Distinctive coloring, robust and rapidly soluble: a new BASF tablet coating system enables individual, on-site production of tablet coatings in countless shades from only seven basic colors.

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+0100Asia

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-09-429Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 28, 2009 – The Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE has announced the following changes in the company’s leadership team:2009-10-28T14:34:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 28, 2009 – The Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE has announced the following changes in the company’s leadership team:

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-406Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 15, 2009 – The BASF portfolio has a new addition: phenylephrine hydrochloride. The well-established substance provides fast, effective relief for runny noses. In nasal sprays, phenylephrine helps nasal membranes to decongest. They secrete less mucus as a result, and the blocked nose clears.2009-10-15T09:58:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 15, 2009 – The BASF portfolio has a new addition: phenylephrine hydrochloride. The well-established substance provides fast, effective relief for runny noses. In nasal sprays, phenylephrine helps nasal membranes to decongest. They secrete less mucus as a result, and the blocked nose clears.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-404Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 13, 2009 – BASF is to present its newly developed solubilizer Soluplus® for the first time at CPhI in Madrid (October 13 – 15, 2009, Hall 3, Stand 3F24). This innovative excipient forms solid solutions with poorly soluble drug substances. As a result, the bioavailability of such drugs improves.2009-10-13T10:59:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 13, 2009 – BASF is to present its newly developed solubilizer Soluplus® for the first time at CPhI in Madrid (October 13 – 15, 2009, Hall 3, Stand 3F24). This innovative excipient forms solid solutions with poorly soluble drug substances. As a result, the bioavailability of such drugs improves.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-407Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 12, 2009 – BASF is to showcase its extensive expertise at the Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Intermediates – CPhI worldwide – from October 13 – 15, 2009, Hall 3, Stand 3F24. The organization has once again added to its array of products for pharmaceutical industry customers.2009-10-12T11:00:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 12, 2009 – BASF is to showcase its extensive expertise at the Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Intermediates – CPhI worldwide – from October 13 – 15, 2009, Hall 3, Stand 3F24. The organization has once again added to its array of products for pharmaceutical industry customers.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-392Hong Kong, China, and Ludwigshafen, Germany – September 29, 2009 – BASF today outlined its Strategy 2020 for Asia Pacific. Through 2020, BASF aims to grow on average two percentage points faster than the Asia Pacific chemical market each year.2009-09-29T10:10:00.000+0100Asia

Hong Kong, China, and Ludwigshafen, Germany – September 29, 2009 – BASF today outlined its Strategy 2020 for Asia Pacific. Through 2020, BASF aims to grow on average two percentage points faster than the Asia Pacific chemical market each year.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-380Ludwigshafen 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.2009-09-17T08:59:00.000+0100Asia

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.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-368Ludwigshafen, 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.2009-09-07T10:30:00.000+0100Asia

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.

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+0100Asia

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-09-335BASF 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.2009-08-10T13:58:00.000+0100Asia

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.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-333Ulsan, Korea – August 3, 2009 – BASF has announced that it will sell its styrene monomer site in Ulsan, Korea, to SK Energy, a South Korean refining company. The contract comprises the plant with a capacity of 320,000 metric tons of styrene monomer per year and the 50,000 square meter site, which is situated within SK’s production complex. The two companies have agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction.2009-08-03T08:58:00.000+0100Asia

Ulsan, Korea – August 3, 2009 – BASF has announced that it will sell its styrene monomer site in Ulsan, Korea, to SK Energy, a South Korean refining company. The contract comprises the plant with a capacity of 320,000 metric tons of styrene monomer per year and the 50,000 square meter site, which is situated within SK’s production complex. The two companies have agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction.

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+0100Asia

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-09-322Ludwigshafen, 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.2009-07-28T08:59:00.000+0100Asia

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.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-294Nanjing, China – July 7, 2009 – The Chinese central government has approved the Joint Feasibility Study Report submitted by BASF and SINOPEC for the expansion of their joint venture, BASF-YPC Co., Ltd. (BYC), in Nanjing, China.2009-07-07T07:00:00.000+0100Asia

Nanjing, China – July 7, 2009 – The Chinese central government has approved the Joint Feasibility Study Report submitted by BASF and SINOPEC for the expansion of their joint venture, BASF-YPC Co., Ltd. (BYC), in Nanjing, China.

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+0100Asia

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-09-218Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 22, 2009 – Due to the current unsatisfactory market situation BASF is increasing its price for vitamin E for feed by 10% with immediate effect. All existing contractual obligations will be honored.2009-04-22T17:15:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 22, 2009 – Due to the current unsatisfactory market situation BASF is increasing its price for vitamin E for feed by 10% with immediate effect. All existing contractual obligations will be honored.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-202Ludwigshafen, Germany and Nanjing, China – April 20, 2009 – BASF today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its catalysts manufacturing facility in Nanjing, China, to Süd-Chemie AG, a worldwide leading speciality chemical company for catalysts and adsorbents headquartered in Munich, Germany. The facility is independent from BASF’s main Verbund site in Nanjing.2009-04-20T08:00:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany and Nanjing, China – April 20, 2009 – BASF today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its catalysts manufacturing facility in Nanjing, China, to Süd-Chemie AG, a worldwide leading speciality chemical company for catalysts and adsorbents headquartered in Munich, Germany. The facility is independent from BASF’s main Verbund site in Nanjing.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-205Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 15, 2009 –From 20 to 24 April, BASF will be exhibiting new products and solutions for metal surface treatment in “World of Surfaces” at the Hanover Fair 2009, Germany, the world’s leading technology trade show. At Booth B40 of the “Zentralverband Oberflächentechnik” (Central Association for Surface Technology) in Hall 6, BASF experts will be presenting solutions for corrosion protection, the pre- and posttreatment of galvanized steel strip, and metalworking fluid2009-04-16T09:57:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 15, 2009 –From 20 to 24 April, BASF will be exhibiting new products and solutions for metal surface treatment in “World of Surfaces” at the Hanover Fair 2009, Germany, the world’s leading technology trade show. At Booth B40 of the “Zentralverband Oberflächentechnik” (Central Association for Surface Technology) in Hall 6, BASF experts will be presenting solutions for corrosion protection, the pre- and posttreatment of galvanized steel strip, and metalworking fluid

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-204Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 14, 2009 – BASF presents its latest innovations for the cosmetics industry at the in-cosmetics, the international exhibition for personal care ingredients in Munich, Germany.2009-04-14T08:58:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 14, 2009 – BASF presents its latest innovations for the cosmetics industry at the in-cosmetics, the international exhibition for personal care ingredients in Munich, Germany.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-197Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 1, 2009 – BASF increases globally the price for calcium D-pantothenate (Lutavit® Calpan) products for animal nutrition as of April 1, 2009, respectively in line with existing commitments to minimum €6.50 (US$8.50) per kg for full container loads FCA Ludwigshafen (Incoterms 2000).2009-04-01T07:59:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 1, 2009 – BASF increases globally the price for calcium D-pantothenate (Lutavit® Calpan) products for animal nutrition as of April 1, 2009, respectively in line with existing commitments to minimum €6.50 (US$8.50) per kg for full container loads FCA Ludwigshafen (Incoterms 2000).

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-192March 31, 2009 -- BASF is supplying Tata Motors with products and engineering solutions for its new Nano automobile that reduce emissions, enhance fuel efficiency and improve the car’s overall aesthetic look.2009-03-31T13:18:00.000+0100Asia

March 31, 2009 -- BASF is supplying Tata Motors with products and engineering solutions for its new Nano automobile that reduce emissions, enhance fuel efficiency and improve the car’s overall aesthetic look.

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+0100Asia

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-09-160Ludwigshafen, 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.2009-03-11T09:58:00.000+0100Asia

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.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-153Ludwigshafen, Germany – March 10, 2009 – BASF has cleared an important regulatory hurdle in the authorization of its LycoVit® lycopene formulations in the European Union. The European Commission’s Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has approved the marketing throughout the European Union. Formal adoption of the decision by the European Commission is expected shortly.2009-03-10T17:15:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – March 10, 2009 – BASF has cleared an important regulatory hurdle in the authorization of its LycoVit® lycopene formulations in the European Union. The European Commission’s Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has approved the marketing throughout the European Union. Formal adoption of the decision by the European Commission is expected shortly.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-155Ludwigshafen, Germany – March 5, 2009 – BASF SE and Grameen Healthcare Trust have announced the establishment of a joint social business venture. Dr. Jürgen Hambrecht, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, and Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Managing Director of Grameen Bank, signed an agreement in Ludwigshafen to establish a joint venture called BASF Grameen Ltd.2009-03-05T08:00:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – March 5, 2009 – BASF SE and Grameen Healthcare Trust have announced the establishment of a joint social business venture. Dr. Jürgen Hambrecht, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, and Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Managing Director of Grameen Bank, signed an agreement in Ludwigshafen to establish a joint venture called BASF Grameen Ltd.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-148Ludwigshafen 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.2009-03-03T10:02:00.000+0100Asia

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.

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+0100Asia

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+0100Asia

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-09-139BASF’s specialty foam Basotect® is being used in the Beijing swimming stadium in order to clad the interior of the building with flame-retardant and environmentally friendly acoustic insulation. The National Aquatics Center has been fitted with a specially developed ceiling structure made of large Basotect panels that blend in with the architectural design and meet the environmental requirements. They are load-bearing, flame-retardant and able to withstand high levels of humidity.2009-02-20T09:02:00.000+0100Asia

BASF’s specialty foam Basotect® is being used in the Beijing swimming stadium in order to clad the interior of the building with flame-retardant and environmentally friendly acoustic insulation. The National Aquatics Center has been fitted with a specially developed ceiling structure made of large Basotect panels that blend in with the architectural design and meet the environmental requirements. They are load-bearing, flame-retardant and able to withstand high levels of humidity.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-137Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 16, 2009 – BASF is systematically expanding its portfolio of specialty monomers and launching its new product 2-propylheptyl acrylate (2-PHA) on the market. This is a new raw material and building block for functional polymers.2009-02-16T14:00:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 16, 2009 – BASF is systematically expanding its portfolio of specialty monomers and launching its new product 2-propylheptyl acrylate (2-PHA) on the market. This is a new raw material and building block for functional polymers.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-122Ludwigshafen, Germany – January 29, 2009 – BASF’s Care Chemicals operating division has been awarded the title “Best Supply Performance 2008” by one of its most important customers, the Global Key Account Henkel. With the award, Henkel’s Laundry and Home Care division appreciates BASF’s outstanding supply performance.2009-01-29T10:50:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – January 29, 2009 – BASF’s Care Chemicals operating division has been awarded the title “Best Supply Performance 2008” by one of its most important customers, the Global Key Account Henkel. With the award, Henkel’s Laundry and Home Care division appreciates BASF’s outstanding supply performance.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-114Ludwigshafen, Germany – January 19, 2009 – BASF’s global business declined significantly in December 2008. In all regions, demand for chemical products has not picked up in the first half of January and customers are continuing to destock.2009-01-19T13:01:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – January 19, 2009 – BASF’s global business declined significantly in December 2008. In all regions, demand for chemical products has not picked up in the first half of January and customers are continuing to destock.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-110Ulsan, Korea – January 15, 2009 – BASF plans to permanently close its production facility for 1,4-butanediol (BDO) and tetrahydrofuran (THF) in Ulsan, which has been temporarily shut down since August 2008, and the company will continue to supply related customers via its global network. BASF’s PolyTHF plant in Ulsan will continue to operate with feedstock from the network accordingly.2009-01-15T07:30:00.000+0100Asia

Ulsan, Korea – January 15, 2009 – BASF plans to permanently close its production facility for 1,4-butanediol (BDO) and tetrahydrofuran (THF) in Ulsan, which has been temporarily shut down since August 2008, and the company will continue to supply related customers via its global network. BASF’s PolyTHF plant in Ulsan will continue to operate with feedstock from the network accordingly.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-538BASF is increasing its production of low molecular weight, highly reactive polyisobutene (HR PIB). Between now and 2010 the company will increase its annual capacity by 25,000 metric tons. The polymer, marketed worldwide under the Glissopal® trademark, is an intermediate product which is used to manufacture additives for fuels and lubricants.2008-12-18T08:39:00.000+0100Asia

BASF is increasing its production of low molecular weight, highly reactive polyisobutene (HR PIB). Between now and 2010 the company will increase its annual capacity by 25,000 metric tons. The polymer, marketed worldwide under the Glissopal® trademark, is an intermediate product which is used to manufacture additives for fuels and lubricants.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-535New York City, New York – December 12, 2008 – Women all over the world want a flawless, even complexion – but finding a foundation formulated exactly to meet the skin's needs has been difficult until now, especially for women with ethnic skin types.2008-12-16T11:14:00.000+0100Asia

New York City, New York – December 12, 2008 – Women all over the world want a flawless, even complexion – but finding a foundation formulated exactly to meet the skin's needs has been difficult until now, especially for women with ethnic skin types.

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+0100Asia

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-08-516With immediate effect, BASF is implementing a new website design that sharpens the company’s profile as “The Chemical Company.” With around 300,000 visitors every month, the BASF website is one most highly frequented websites in the chemical industry.2008-11-27T11:12:00.000+0100Asia

With immediate effect, BASF is implementing a new website design that sharpens the company’s profile as “The Chemical Company.” With around 300,000 visitors every month, the BASF website is one most highly frequented websites in the chemical industry.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-506Ludwigshafen, Germany – November 19, 2008 – BASF is taking measures to avoid the creation of overcapacities as a result of a massive decline in demand. The company is temporarily shutting down around 80 plants worldwide. In addition, BASF is reducing production at approximately 100 plants. This was already announced for polystyrene and caprolactam. Scheduled maintenance work is being brought forward.2008-11-19T13:00:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – November 19, 2008 – BASF is taking measures to avoid the creation of overcapacities as a result of a massive decline in demand. The company is temporarily shutting down around 80 plants worldwide. In addition, BASF is reducing production at approximately 100 plants. This was already announced for polystyrene and caprolactam. Scheduled maintenance work is being brought forward.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-497Ludwigshafen, Germany and Guangzhou, China – November 10 – The BASF Pavilion presents concepts and technologies for a sustainable future in Guangzhou – the third station of the Germany Esplanade and China’s southern gateway to the word. Until the end of the week, BASF is inviting visitors on a journey to explore energy efficient solutions for the construction and automotive industries as well as products of daily life.2008-11-10T08:00:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany and Guangzhou, China – November 10 – The BASF Pavilion presents concepts and technologies for a sustainable future in Guangzhou – the third station of the Germany Esplanade and China’s southern gateway to the word. Until the end of the week, BASF is inviting visitors on a journey to explore energy efficient solutions for the construction and automotive industries as well as products of daily life.

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+0100Asia

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-08-463A new BASF plant for the manufacture of automotive spring aids made of Cellasto® for approximately five million vehicles per year is to be built in Shanghai by early 2010. The move allows BASF to create a base for close-to-the-customer supplies for the growing automotive market in China.2008-10-13T08:00:00.000+0100Asia

A new BASF plant for the manufacture of automotive spring aids made of Cellasto® for approximately five million vehicles per year is to be built in Shanghai by early 2010. The move allows BASF to create a base for close-to-the-customer supplies for the growing automotive market in China.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-455Details on the chemical intermediate glyoxal are now available from BASF through a website and a leaflet that bear the heading “Glyoxal: The Sustainable Solution for Your Business.” These publications provide information on the properties of glyoxal in various applications and on the extensive services BASF offers for this product. The eight-page English-language leaflet may be downloaded or ordered in print via the Internet at www.glyoxal-solutions.com.2008-10-06T11:00:00.000+0100Asia

Details on the chemical intermediate glyoxal are now available from BASF through a website and a leaflet that bear the heading “Glyoxal: The Sustainable Solution for Your Business.” These publications provide information on the properties of glyoxal in various applications and on the extensive services BASF offers for this product. The eight-page English-language leaflet may be downloaded or ordered in print via the Internet at www.glyoxal-solutions.com.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-442Ludwigshafen, Germany – September 26, 2008 – Effective October 1, 2008 BASF will increase its prices for acrylic acid and acrylic esters (glacial acrylic acid; methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate, 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate) in Europe/Africa/Middle East by € 50 per metric ton, as far as existing contracts permit. This is the company’s reaction to ongoing inadequate margins.2008-09-26T13:00:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – September 26, 2008 – Effective October 1, 2008 BASF will increase its prices for acrylic acid and acrylic esters (glacial acrylic acid; methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate, 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate) in Europe/Africa/Middle East by € 50 per metric ton, as far as existing contracts permit. This is the company’s reaction to ongoing inadequate margins.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-439Ludwigshafen, 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.2008-09-25T10:00:00.000+0100Asia

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.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-419Ludwigshafen, Germany – September 12, 2008 – Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Dejiang (l.) yesterday visited BASF’s Ludwigshafen Verbund site together with a high-ranking economic delegation during an official visit to Germany.2008-09-11T08:00:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – September 12, 2008 – Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Dejiang (l.) yesterday visited BASF’s Ludwigshafen Verbund site together with a high-ranking economic delegation during an official visit to Germany.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-400BASF leather experts have now published Inspirations for Fur, a new catalogue showing the fashionable for double-face sheepskins, as part of their successful Inspirations for Leather series.2008-09-02T14:00:00.000+0100Asia

BASF leather experts have now published Inspirations for Fur, a new catalogue showing the fashionable for double-face sheepskins, as part of their successful Inspirations for Leather series.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-393At 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.2008-09-02T08:00:00.000+0100Asia

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.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-355Ludwigshafen, Germany – August 19, 2008 – BASF is launching with immediate effect a series of new products and applications for outdoor wood coatings in the acrylic dispersions segment: Acronal® DS 6276X and Acronal® DS 6277X ensure superior weather durability and advanced blocking resistance of the coatings they are used in. In addition, they defoam well and can be easily and cost-effectively formulated using conventional rheology modifiers.2008-08-19T08:00:00.000+0100Asia

Ludwigshafen, Germany – August 19, 2008 – BASF is launching with immediate effect a series of new products and applications for outdoor wood coatings in the acrylic dispersions segment: Acronal® DS 6276X and Acronal® DS 6277X ensure superior weather durability and advanced blocking resistance of the coatings they are used in. In addition, they defoam well and can be easily and cost-effectively formulated using conventional rheology modifiers.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-382BASF is continuing the divestment process of its global styrenic business and plans to reorganize the business into new subsidiaries as appropriate. The new companies are expected to be established in January 2009.2008-08-18T08:00:00.000+0100Asia

BASF is continuing the divestment process of its global styrenic business and plans to reorganize the business into new subsidiaries as appropriate. The new companies are expected to be established in January 2009.