http://www.basf.com/group/corporate/en/News from our divisions in North America and Mexicoen-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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-09-406Ludwigshafen, 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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-09-380Ludwigshafen 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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-09-335BASF 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+0100North America and Mexico

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-09-319Ludwigshafen, 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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-09-323Ludwigshafen, Germany – July 23, 2009 – BASF’s eco-efficiency analysis has been awarded the internationally recognized seal of approval of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). The U.S.-based NSF is an international non-profit organization that is active in the field of public health protection and consumer safety.2009-07-23T15:29:00.000+0100North America and Mexico

Ludwigshafen, Germany – July 23, 2009 – BASF’s eco-efficiency analysis has been awarded the internationally recognized seal of approval of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). The U.S.-based NSF is an international non-profit organization that is active in the field of public health protection and consumer safety.

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-09-274ST. LOUIS (USA) and LUDWIGSHAFEN (Germany), June 9, 2009 – Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) and BASF scientists unveiled the discovery that a naturally-occurring gene can help corn plants combat drought conditions and confer yield stability during periods of inadequate water supplies.2009-06-09T15:18:00.000+0100North America and Mexico

ST. LOUIS (USA) and LUDWIGSHAFEN (Germany), June 9, 2009 – Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) and BASF scientists unveiled the discovery that a naturally-occurring gene can help corn plants combat drought conditions and confer yield stability during periods of inadequate water supplies.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-241Ludwigshafen, Germany – May 18, 2009 – BASF is building a new plant for the production of methylamines at its integrated Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana, that is scheduled to start operations in 2011. The methylamines will serve as raw materials for some 20 different specialty amines produced by BASF at existing facilities in Geismar.2009-05-18T14:00:00.000+0100North America and Mexico

Ludwigshafen, Germany – May 18, 2009 – BASF is building a new plant for the production of methylamines at its integrated Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana, that is scheduled to start operations in 2011. The methylamines will serve as raw materials for some 20 different specialty amines produced by BASF at existing facilities in Geismar.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-231FLORHAM 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.2009-05-06T00:00:00.000+0100North America and Mexico

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.

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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-09-205Ludwigshafen, 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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-09-191Brussels, Belgium – April 1, 2009 – Kenneth T. Lane will assume responsibility for the Global Strategic Marketing Unit of BASF’s Polyurethanes division as Group Vice President, effective April 1. He succeeds Ralph Schweens, who has led the unit since 2005 and who will now become Managing Director of BASF in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.2009-04-01T09:57:00.000+0100North America and Mexico

Brussels, Belgium – April 1, 2009 – Kenneth T. Lane will assume responsibility for the Global Strategic Marketing Unit of BASF’s Polyurethanes division as Group Vice President, effective April 1. He succeeds Ralph Schweens, who has led the unit since 2005 and who will now become Managing Director of BASF in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-09-160Ludwigshafen, 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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-09-148Ludwigshafen 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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-09-137Ludwigshafen, 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+0100North America and Mexico

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-09-112São Paulo and Brasília, Brazil – January 30, 2009 – BASF and Embrapa, Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, today announced that the organizations’ jointly developed herbicide-tolerant soybean has been submitted for regulatory approval to CTNBio – the Brazilian Biosafety Commission. Embrapa is Brazil’s public agricultural research corporation linked to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply.2009-01-30T13:55:00.000+0100North America and Mexico

São Paulo and Brasília, Brazil – January 30, 2009 – BASF and Embrapa, Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, today announced that the organizations’ jointly developed herbicide-tolerant soybean has been submitted for regulatory approval to CTNBio – the Brazilian Biosafety Commission. Embrapa is Brazil’s public agricultural research corporation linked to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply.

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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-08-539Ludwigshafen, Germany, December 17, 2008 -- BASF announced today that it has concluded the acquisition Sorex Holdings Ltd., a leading manufacturer of branded chemical and non-chemical products for professional pest management. The transaction, which includes U.S.-based Whitmire Micro-Gen and U.K.-based Sorex Ltd., will increase BASF’s presence in the two most important pest control markets worldwide, the United States and Europe.2008-12-22T16:00:00.000+0100North America and Mexico

Ludwigshafen, Germany, December 17, 2008 -- BASF announced today that it has concluded the acquisition Sorex Holdings Ltd., a leading manufacturer of branded chemical and non-chemical products for professional pest management. The transaction, which includes U.S.-based Whitmire Micro-Gen and U.K.-based Sorex Ltd., will increase BASF’s presence in the two most important pest control markets worldwide, the United States and Europe.

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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-08-526Ludwigshafen, Germany, December 4, 2008 -- BASF announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Sorex Holdings Ltd., a leading manufacturer of branded chemical and non-chemical products for professional pest management. The transaction, which includes U.S.-based Whitmire Micro-Gen and U.K.-based Sorex Ltd., will increase BASF’s presence in the two most important pest control markets worldwide, the United States and Europe. Financial details have not been disclosed.2008-12-04T20:00:00.000+0100North America and Mexico

Ludwigshafen, Germany, December 4, 2008 -- BASF announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Sorex Holdings Ltd., a leading manufacturer of branded chemical and non-chemical products for professional pest management. The transaction, which includes U.S.-based Whitmire Micro-Gen and U.K.-based Sorex Ltd., will increase BASF’s presence in the two most important pest control markets worldwide, the United States and Europe. Financial details have not been disclosed.

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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-08-499BASF Venture Capital GmbH, Ludwigshafen, has invested in the US startup company NanoMas Technologies Inc. NanoMas develops inks containing silver nanoparticles that are easily processed to electrical circuits in printed electronics, solar cells and special adhesives.2008-11-12T11:00:00.000+0100North America and Mexico

BASF Venture Capital GmbH, Ludwigshafen, has invested in the US startup company NanoMas Technologies Inc. NanoMas develops inks containing silver nanoparticles that are easily processed to electrical circuits in printed electronics, solar cells and special adhesives.

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-08-455Details 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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-08-424GHENT, BELGIUM (September 17, 2008) – While the worldwide demand for food, feed and fuel is booming, farmers around the world face losses due to extreme environmental conditions, such as drought. Given this dilemma, increasing and securing yield is the most important challenge in agriculture and also its primary value driver.2008-09-17T08:00:00.000+0100North America and Mexico

GHENT, BELGIUM (September 17, 2008) – While the worldwide demand for food, feed and fuel is booming, farmers around the world face losses due to extreme environmental conditions, such as drought. Given this dilemma, increasing and securing yield is the most important challenge in agriculture and also its primary value driver.

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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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+0100North America and Mexico

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.

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+0100North America and Mexico

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-08-370Ludwigshafen, Germany – July 29, 2008 – The All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) will be held September 3 - 5, 2008 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. BASF will be located in Hall W2 on Booth C 08.2008-07-29T10:00:00.000+0100North America and Mexico

Ludwigshafen, Germany – July 29, 2008 – The All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) will be held September 3 - 5, 2008 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. BASF will be located in Hall W2 on Booth C 08.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-367BASF SE will be presenting its results for the first half and second quarter of 2008 on July 31, 2008. Up-to-date footage can be viewed and downloaded from BASF’s TV Service.2008-07-25T08:00:00.000+0100North America and Mexico

BASF SE will be presenting its results for the first half and second quarter of 2008 on July 31, 2008. Up-to-date footage can be viewed and downloaded from BASF’s TV Service.

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+0100North America and Mexico

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.