BASF Battery Materials and CATL sign a framework agreement for cathode active materials

• Both parties will cooperate on advanced and innovative cathode active material
• BASF will support CATL through its global production network

BASF and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) have signed a framework agreement for cathode active materials. Under the agreement, BASF will cooperate with CATL on a global scale.

CATL has selected BASF as its important supplier. BASF will support CATL's global layout through its global production network.

“We are proud to work with CATL, a global market leader in battery technology. Our diversified and local production footprint for innovative cathode materials will support CATL’s global business development,” said Dr. Daniel Schönfelder, President of BASF’s Battery Materials division. “We are committed to the global battery industry and continue leveraging partnerships like the one between CATL and BASF Battery Materials.”
 

About BASF Battery Materials

BASF’s Battery Materials business is a global leader in advanced cathode active materials (CAM) for lithium-ion batteries. We empower the world’s leading cell manufacturers and OEM platforms with high-performance solutions tailored to their needs. Our portfolio includes base metals sourcing and, management, as well as various battery recycling solutions. By leveraging our industry-leading R&D platforms and passion for innovation, we develop unique, proprietary solutions that drive customer success and support the transition towards electromobility.

Our global production and R&D footprint across key regions ensure a reliable supply of high-quality materials and localized support for our partners. This allows us to better serve our customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.battery-materials.basf.com.  
 

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 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, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.


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