BASF material solutions enable design flexibility, high rebound, and excellent cushioning in the new KAMU^® safety footwear 

• Innovative four-layer sole of footwear distributed by Berkat Safety and made entirely with BASF materials

Sydney, Australia – December 5, 2022 – Leading safety footwear provider Berkat Safety has launched KAMU^® safety boots made with BASF’s Elastollan^® Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), Elastopan^® Polyurethane (PU) and Infinergy^® Expanded Thermoplastic Polyurethane (E-TPU). The innovative material solutions provide long-term comfort, energy return, lightweight cushioning, and superior slip resistance for workers.

“The KAMU range is made for wearers of worksites with harsh conditions such as mining, construction, civil engineering, and manufacturing, as well as in extreme climates in Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. By collaborating with BASF, we were able to capitalize on their broad range of high-performance material solutions for protective footwear and produce a new brand of safety footwear optimized for increased all-around comfort and maximum durability,” said Lusy Hartanu, Commissioner of Berkat Safety, a renowned designer, manufacturer, and marketer of premium-quality safety footwear brands such as KRUSHERS^® and AETOS^®.  

At the heart of the KAMU^® safety footwear is the unique safety shoe design consisting of Elastollan in the outsole, Elastopan in the midsole, and Infinergy as part of an additional midsole. When used in the midsole, Infinergy provides athlete-approved energy return while absorbing the impact of heavy loads, minimizing fatigue and stress on joints and muscles. 

“By combining these dynamic materials for the KAMU^® soles, we were able to enhance properties such as strength and durability, SRC-rated slip resistance, oil, and fuel resistance, while ensuring compliance with Australian and international safety standards. Once again, we demonstrated our ability to innovate and co-create new market offerings with our customers,” said Minli Zhao, Vice President, Consumer Industry, BASF Performance Materials. 

Details of the KAMU safety footwear range are available at www.kamusafety.com.au

Click here to learn more about what BASF materials can offer for safety footwear. 

About Berkat Safety

Operating out of Indonesia for more than 50 years, Berkat Safety is developing and marketing industry-leading innovations in head-to-toe personal protective equipment. With their KRUSHERS^®, AETOS^® and INSERVICE^® brands, Berkat Safety has pioneered quality safety footwear to keep workers protected and comfortable across South East Asia. As a leading manufacturer and supplier Berkat Safety provides PPE to a wide range of customers in the mining, construction, transportation, manufacturing, oil & gas, and other industries as well as to government sectors. The most recent addition to the portfolio, the KAMU^® safety boots brand, was specifically developed for the markets in Australia, New Zealand and PNG. 

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €78.6 billion in 2021. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.

About BASF’s Performance Materials division

BASF’s Performance Materials division encompasses the entire materials’ know-how of BASF regarding innovative, customized plastics under one roof. Globally active in four major industry sectors – transportation, construction, industrial applications and consumer goods – the division has a strong portfolio of products and services combined with deep understanding of application-oriented system solutions. Key drivers of profitability and growth are our close collaboration with customers and a clear focus on solutions. Strong capabilities in R&D provide the basis to develop innovative products and applications. In 2021, the Performance Materials division achieved global sales of €7.29 bn. More information: www.plastics.basf.com.