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Aerial view of the BASF production site in Zhanjiang
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March 26, 2026

A flagship for chemical production: BASF inaugurates world-scale Verbund site in China

BASF today (March 26, 2026) celebrated the official inauguration of its newly built, world-scale Verbund site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China. Covering an area of around four square kilometers, it is more than a major BASF project in the chemical growth market of China. “Zhanjiang shows what the future of chemistry looks like: efficient, digital and sustainable by design. The site showcases a smart integrated Verbund structure on an industrial scale,” said Dr. Markus Kamieth, CEO of BASF, at the ceremony attended by representatives from government, customers, business partners and employees.

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April 15, 2026

Award-winning science: BASF’s Personal Care business honored at in‑cosmetics Global 2026

During in‑cosmetics Global in Paris, BASF’s Personal Care business was honored with three awards. Two BSB Innovation Awards underline the company’s commitment to delivering high‑performance ingredients aligned with evolving consumer and industry needs.

A strong partnership: Daniel Schönfelder, President of BASF’s Battery Materials division, and Marc Affüpper, Managing Director of the TSR Group, sign an agreement to collaborate on the recycling of electric vehicle batteries in Europe.
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April 15, 2026

TSR Group and BASF cooperate on the recycling of electric vehicle batteries in Europe

TSR Group, one of the leading metal recycling companies in Europe and part of the REMONDIS Group, and BASF, a leading provider of advanced cathode active materials (CAM) and recycling services for lithium-ion batteries, have agreed to cooperate in order to advance the recycling of electric vehicle batteries in Europe.

BASF Coatings has received certification from TÜV Rheinland for the calculation methodology of its Eco Impact Assessment tool. Photo: BASF Coatings

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April 13, 2026

BASF Coatings’ Eco Impact Assessment tool receives TÜV Rheinland certification

BASF Coatings has received certification from TÜV Rheinland for the calculation methodology of its Eco Impact Assessment tool. The independent assessment confirms that the methodology meets established standards for transparency and consistency. The certification verifies that the tool’s corporate carbon footprint calculations for body shops are aligned with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. This provides body shops with a validated basis for assessing and managing their environmental impact alongside operational performance.

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April 9, 2026

BASF ushers in a new era of collagen science with precision peptide and bio-identical collagen III

BASF is set to unveil a new chapter in collagen science at in-cosmetics Global in Paris. With the launch of two cosmetic actives, NeoHelix™ Regenerate and SkinNexus™ Collag3n, the company is emphasizing a comprehensive approach to skin rejuvenation.

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April 8, 2026

BASF at Techtextil 2026: Helping to shape the future of the textile industry with tangible solutions

At the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens from April 21 to 24, 2026 at the Messe Frankfurt, BASF will present numerous solutions and new projects in the textile sector to customers and partners at booth B 68 in hall 11.0. The focus is on product innovations and future-oriented technologies.