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Trade News | July 17, 2025

BASF Coatings champions collaborative innovation in sustainable two-tone painting – recognized with award

BASF Coatings, in collaboration with Renault Group and Dürr, had redefined the future of automotive manufacturing with the Overspray-Free Application (OFLA) process (also known as Jetprint at Renault). The trio was awarded the “Trophée de l’Industrie s’engage 2025” in the Innovative Process category at the “L’industrie s’engage par l’Usine Nouvelle” event in June 2025. The award recognizes the Overspray-Free Application process – a breakthrough in sustainable application technology that redefines how two-tone vehicle painting is performed, setting a new benchmark in production by lowering operational cost and process time for the automotive OEM, while also reducing the environmental impact.
July 15, 2025

Light up Curiosity: BASF Kids’ Lab 2025 at the China Science and Technology Museum

Today, BASF’s widely-loved Kids' Lab program arrived at its Beijing stop at the China Science & Technology Museum (CSTM). This year, BASF introduced two new experiments, “The Secrets of Batteries” and “The Magic of Electrolysis”, helping children understand the chemical reactions behind batteries and explore the various applications of electrolysis. From 15 to 20 July, children between 6 and 12 years old are welcome to register and take part in the program at the CSTM.
 
Business & Financial News | July 11, 2025

BASF Group releases preliminary figures for second quarter of 2025 and adjusts outlook for full-year 2025

BASF has released preliminary figures for the second quarter of 2025. Sales declined by 2.1% in the second quarter of 2025 to €15.77 billion (Q2 2024: €16.11 billion). This resulted from negative currency effects in all segments and lower prices, particularly in the Chemicals segment. Volumes increased slightly compared with the prior-year quarter, mainly thanks to considerable volume growth in the Agricultural Solutions and Surface Technologies segments. According to Vara, analysts had expected sales of €15.80 billion on average for the second quarter of 2025.
July 8, 2025

Chemetall site in China receives recognition from Pinghu Dushan Port government for its commitment to drive sustainability 

Zhejiang Chemetall Surface Treatment Materials Co., Ltd, the Pinghu site of the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability by the Economic Development and Ecological Environment Bureau in Pinghu Dushan Port, China. The site was commended for its pioneering efforts in achieving 100% renewable electricity coverage powered through the purchase of green electricity and implementation of photovoltaic power generation systems, serving as a reference for green and low-carbon transformation to other chemical firms in the industrial district.
Trade News | July 1, 2025

BASF announces senior leadership changes for its global Electronic Materials business unit

BASF today announced senior leadership changes in its Electronic Materials business. The global business unit will strategically base its operations in Taipei, Taiwan as of July 1, 2025.