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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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The expanded processing facilities will enhance BASF’s capacity to deliver high quality vegetable seeds to growers worldwide.
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April 16, 2026

BASF Agricultural Solutions invests 40 million euro in next generation seed processing facilities in Nunhem, Netherlands

BASF’s vegetable seeds business, part of BASF Agricultural Solutions, announced a 40 million euro investment in the modernization and expansion of its seed processing facilities at its headquarters in Nunhem, Netherlands.

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April 16, 2026

BASF at interpack 2026: Solutions for modern packaging concepts

BASF and its European distribution organization, BTC Europe, will present their broad portfolio for the packaging industry at the international trade fair interpack, hall 10, booth A 44.

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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.