News Releases Intermediates

May. 4, 2012

BASF to build new formic acid plant in the USA

BASF announced today its plans to build a world scale production plant for formic acid at its integrated “Verbund” site in Geismar, Louisiana. The new plant will create 20 new jobs and have an annual capacity of more than 50,000 tons. It will be the only formic acid production plant in North America and will allow BASF to better serve strategic markets in North and South America. Start-up of the new plant is expected in the 2nd quarter 2014.

Apr. 26, 2012

BASF acquires Novolyte Technologies

Ludwigshafen, Germany and Cleveland, Ohio – April 26, 2012 – BASF, Arsenal and Foosung today announced BASF’s acquisition of Novolyte Technologies, based in Cleveland, Ohio (USA). Novolyte is a manufacturer of electrolyte formulations for lithium-ion batteries, as well as specialty chemicals for several key market segments. With 167 employees, Novolyte operates sites in the United States and China. BASF purchases Novolyte from Arsenal Capital Partners, a U.S.-based private equity firm.

Feb. 28, 2012

BASF at “JEC Composites Show 2012”

BASF will present its novelties for composites at the Paris “JEC Composites Show” from March 27 through 29, 2012, in hall 1, booth G 17.

Feb. 21, 2012

BASF to acquire Merck’s electrolyte activities

BASF will acquire the electrolytes business for high-performance batteries from German Chemical and Pharmaceutical Company Merck. The companies have agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction.

Feb. 16, 2012

Formic acid to fight slippery road conditions

Salts of formic acid, which are known as formates, are now being used successfully in the Nordic countries, Switzerland and Austria to remove slippery ice from roads, sidewalks and bikeways.

Nov. 23, 2011

BASF creates new global business unit to advance battery activities for electromobility

In recognition of the significant growth opportunity associated with the global battery marketplace, BASF is creating a new global business unit that will bring together its current and future battery-related electromobility activities. As part of this transition, a new global business unit “Battery Materials” will be formed, effective January 1, 2012.

Oct. 17, 2011

BASF to build tert.-Butylamine plant in Nanjing

October 17, 2011 - BASF will build a production plant to produce tert.-Butylamine (tBA) in Nanjing, China. The facility will be wholly-owned by BASF and will benefit from the integrated production system of BASF-YPC Co. Ltd. Production is scheduled to begin in 2013.

Sep. 29, 2011

BASF showcases expertise at CPhI worldwide in Frankfurt

BASF will present its extensive expertise across the entire pharmaceutical value chain at the Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Intermediates – CPhI worldwide – from October 25 through 27, 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany. As a strategic partner to the pharmaceutical industry, BASF provides intelligent system solutions and high-value products which help its customers to be more successful.

May. 30, 2011

BASF entering into electrolyte activities

BASF is entering the business of electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries (LIB) and is forming a global electrolytes team in its Intermediates Division for this purpose.

Apr. 20, 2011

Moving wind energy pictures

Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 20, 2011 – Fascinating close-up views and animated graphics, extraordinary perspectives, and interesting information – these features distinguish two new BASF films on wind energy. They highlight the opportunities, benefits and challenges of wind power as one of the major climate-friendly sources of energy for the future.