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BASF will expand its production capacity for semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid (H2SO4), which is an essential ultra-pure chemical. The new production facility at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany will feature cutting-edge purity capabilities to serve growing demand for advanced semiconductor chip manufacturing across Europe. Operations are expected to start by 2027, coinciding with the capacity expansion of key customers. The BASF investment will be in a high double-digit million-euro range.

BASF has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in the United States to include the production of Licity^® anode binders, aimed at supporting the rapidly evolving lithium-ion battery industry. Thanks to this new production capability, BASF now offers its Licity portfolio globally across all regions. BASF anticipates access to local supply of raw materials as well as global availability to remain top issues of concern for battery manufacturers and OEMS in the years ahead.

BASF has divested its shares in the joint venture companies, BASF Markor Chemical Manufacturing (Xinjiang) Co., Ltd. and Markor Meiou Chemical (Xinjiang) Co., Ltd. in Korla, China, to Verde Chemical Singapore Pte. Ltd. Following approval by the relevant authorities, the transaction was completed effective April 21, 2025. Both parties have agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction.

BASF, a global leader in chemical innovation, and Hagihara Industries, Inc., a leading synthetic fiber producer in Japan, have joined forces to develop highly durable polyolefin yarns for artificial turf used in sports arenas, including football stadiums, baseball fields, and tennis courts. After three years of collaborative research and development, the two companies have created an advanced formulation with a series of Tinuvin^® grades that significantly enhances the durability of synthetic grass, making it less susceptible to damage from sun exposure and ensuring it retains its vibrant color.

Ludwigshafen, Germany, April 8^th, 2025 – trinamiX will present the Invisible Biometric Sensing Display at Auto Shanghai 2025. It detects occupants and tracks their vital signs using a camera and a laser dot projector installed behind the dashboard display. The technology supports a wide range of safety and comfort functions and works through an OLED screen, meaning it is completely invisible to the naked eye. The intelligent display solution, developed in collaboration with trinamiX’s partner Continental Automotive (UX), has been recognized as a 2025 CES Innovation Award Honoree in the "Vehicle Tech and Advanced Mobility" category.