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November 19, 2025

BASF inaugurates the expansion of production capacity for Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) in Bangpakong, Thailand

Chonburi, Thailand – November 19, 2025 – BASF today announced the expansion of its Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) footprint in Asia with a new plant at the Bangpakong site in Thailand. The enhancement is a strategic response to strengthen its position in a growth geography and serve customers with greater agility and more flexibility from a robust regional network.

November 18, 2025

BASF PolyTHF® technology now available for licensing

BASF will start offering state-of-the-art polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF^®) 1800 production technology licenses to clients and partners. BASF is one of the leaders in the technology development of PolyTHF, with three PolyTHF production assets globally: Caojing, China; Ludwigshafen, Germany; and Geismar, the United States.

A symbolic key was handed over to mark the inauguration of the new production plant for automotive OEM coatings.
Back from left to right: Patrick Zhao, Stefan Kiffer, Angela Stähler, Dr. Thomas Krüger, Dr. Uta Holzenkamp, Anne-Caroline Bruns, Dr. Nils Lessmann, Jue Luo
Front from left to right: Silke Hellwig, Frank Joege, Oliver Niehaus, Claudia Zeichner de Pinho, Lena Michels

November 13, 2025

BASF Coatings launches new automotive OEM coatings plant in Muenster, Germany

BASF Coatings has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art production plant for automotive OEM coatings at its Muenster site in Germany. The new facility is designed to produce high-runner products, namely colors that currently represent the majority of market demand, and ensure consistent product quality and enhanced production efficiency.

New electronic grade ammonium hydroxide plant in Ludwigshafen in support of wafer cleaning, etching and other precision processes in semiconductor manufacturing.
Photo: BASF

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October 30, 2025

BASF constructs new electronic grade ammonium hydroxide plant in Ludwigshafen

Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 30, 2025 – BASF today announces the construction of a state-of-the-art Electronic Grade Ammonium Hydroxide (NH4OH EG) plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany, in support of wafer cleaning, etching and other precision processes in semiconductor manufacturing. This critical ultra-pure chemical will support the growth and expansion of semiconductor companies in Europe, ensuring a robust local supply chain for the production of advanced chips.

October 30, 2025

Joint News Release: BASF Coatings partners with the SAPE Group to strengthen automotive refinish market presence within Melbourne territory

BASF Coatings has entered a strategic distribution partnership agreement with the SAPE Group, a leading supplier of automotive collision repair equipment and consumables in Australia.