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Here you find at a glance the news releases on our portfolio measures in the past years.
Acquisitions
2024
- Vattenfall: Press release of 04/22/24Vattenfall and BASF sign purchase agreement for 49 percent of Germany’s Nordlicht offshore wind farms
2023
- Huntsman: Press release of 07/31/23BASF, Huntsman, Shanghai Hua Yi, Shanghai Chlor-Alkali Chemical Co. Ltd. and Sinopec Shanghai Gaoqiao Petrochemical Co. Ltd. to separate joint MDI production in Caojing, China
2021
- Vattenfall: Press release of 09/01/21BASF completes purchase of 49.5% of the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid from Vattenfall
2020
- Solvay: Press release of 01/31/20BASF closes acquisition of polyamide business from Solvay
2019
- Sculpteo: Press release of 11/18/19BASF Acquires 3D Printing Service Provider Sculpteo
- Isobionics/Conagen: Press release of 09/26/19BASF strengthens biotechnology footprint to enter natural F&F ingredients market
2018
- Bayer: Press release of 08/16/18BASF closes acquisition of vegetable seeds business from Bayer
- Bayer: Press release of 08/01/18BASF closes acquisition of businesses and assets from Bayer
- Advanc3D Materials GmbH / Setup Performance SAS: Press release of 07/04/18BASF acquires two manufacturers of 3D printing materials
2017
- Solvay: Press release of 09/19/17BASF to acquire Solvay’s global polyamide business
- Bayer: Press release of 10/13/17BASF signs agreement to acquire significant parts of Bayer’s seed and non-selective herbicide businesses
- Innofil3D: Press release of 08/18/17BASF acquires filament producer Innofil3D
- ZedX Inc.: Press release of 04/25/17BASF to strengthen digital farming offer with acquisition of ZedX Inc.
- THERMOTEK: Press release of 04/24/17BASF to acquire waterproofing systems provider THERMOTEK
- Rolic AG: Press release of 02/08/17BASF acquires Rolic AG, a specialist in light management for advanced LCD/OLED displays
2016
- Henkel: Press release of 09/14/16BASF intends to acquire Henkel’s professional Western European Building Material Business
- Chemetall: Press release of 06/17/16BASF to acquire global surface treatment provider Chemetall
- Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry: Press release of 04/20/16BASF signs agreement to acquire automotive refinish coatings assets of Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry
2014
- Polioles: Press release of 07/10/14BASF acquires PU business activities in the Americas from Polioles (Joint venture with Alpek)
- Statoil: Press release of 12/01/14Wintershall acquires shares in oil and gas fields from Statoil
- Sheen Shong: Press release of 12/08/14BASF to acquire Taiwan Sheen Soon, a leading manufacturer for TPU adhesives
2013
- Verenium: Press release of 10/31/13BASF aquires US biotech company Verenium
- Deutsche Nanoschicht: Press release of 06/06/13BASF New Business has acquired the technology company Deutsche Nanoschicht
- Pronova BioPharma: Press release of 01/31/13BASF acquires Pronova BioPharma
2012
- Ciech: Press release of 10/12/12BASF to acquire parts of Ciech's TDI business
- Becker Underwood: Press release of 09/20/12BASF acquires Becker Underwood
- ITWC Inc.: Press release of 05/09/12BASF acquires ITWC Incorporated
- Novolyte: Press release of 04/26/12BASF acquires Novolyte Technologies from Arsenal Capital Partners, a U.S.-based private equity firm
- Equateq Ltd: Press release of 03/26/12BASF acquires global leader in omega-3 fatty acids
- B.C. Foam S.p.A.: Press release of 03/02/12BASF acquires extrusion technology from B.C. Foam
- Electrolytes Business Merck: Press release of 02/21/12BASF acquires the electrolytes business for high-performance batteries from Merck
- Ovonic Battery Company: Press release of 02/14/12BASF acquires Ovonic Battery Company
2011
- inge watertechnologies: Press release of 04/26/11BASF to acquire ultrafiltration specialist inge watertechnologies AG
2010
- Cognis, Monheim: Press release of 03/25/11BASF completes acquisition of Cognis
- CRI/Criterion: Press release of 01/04/11BASF completes acquisition of CRI/Criterion's styrene catalysts business
- Cognis, Monheim: Press release of 12/10/10BASF reaches agreement with Cognis Holding Luxembourg S.à r.l. to purchase Cognis
2009
- Ciba, Swiss: Press release of 04/09/09BASF acquires Ciba Holding AG.
2008
- Sorex: Press release of 12/22/08BASF acquires Sorex pest control business including Whitmire Micro-gen
- Revus Energy ASA: Press release of 12/18/08Wintershall acquires Revus Energy ASA
- Kejie Admixture Science & Technology: Press release of 12/15/08BASF acquires Kejie's concrete admixture business
- NOF, Motorcycle Coatings: Press release of 12/12/08BASF acquires the motorcycle coatings business of NOF ( Thailand ) Limited
- Recticel: Press release of 10/28/08BASF to acquire Recticel's worldwide compounds business for polyurethane (PU) systems for glass encapsulation.
- Yasar BASF Automotive Coatings Ltds., Austria: Press release of 07/03/08BASF acquires Yasar's shares in the 50-50 joint venture Yasar BASF Automotive Coatings Ltds.
- Kanoo and the BASF subsidiary Elastogran to establish polyurethane system house: Press release of 05/15/08New joint venture of Elastogran and the Kanoo Group acquire the polyurethane business of Multi Chemical Est.
- BCD Rohstoffe für Bauchemie HandelsGmbH, Austria: Press release of 04/07/08BASF has acquired the business activities of Austrian company BCD Rohstoffe für Bauchemie HandelsGmbH (Austria)
2007
- PBT joint venture BASF GE Schwarzheide, Germany: Press release of 11/13/07BASF has signed an agreement with SABIC Innovative Plastics on the acquisition of SABIC Innovative Plastics' shares in the PBT joint venture, BASF GE Schwarzheide GmbH & Co. KG..
- Château-Arnoux Peinture / R-M sales activities, France: Press release of 03/03/07BASF Coatings takes over R-M sales activities of Château-Arnoux Peinture.
- DERIS (Major parts), France: Press release of 03/03/07BASF takes over major parts of Michel DERIS S.A.S..
- Polymer Chemical Company, Netherlands: Press release of 02/16/07BASF Group company Elastogran to acquire the Dutch Polyurethane System House Polymer Chemical Company B.V..
- Autolacke Handel / R-M sales activities, Germany: Press release of 01/30/07BASF Coatings takes over R-M sales activities of Autolacke Handel GmbH.
- Billakksenteret / R-M sales activities, Norway: Press release of 01/23/07BASF Coatings takes over R-M sales activities of Billakksenteret AS.
2006
- Hi Con Concrete Admixture Ltd., China: Press release of 12/18/06BASF buys Chinese producer of concrete admixtures Hi Con.
- PEMEAS, Germany: Press release of 12/14/06BASF Future Business to buy PEMEAS - leading supplier of fuel cell components.
- Guilin REEEcat Catalyst, China: Press release of 12/11/06BASF to acquire motorcycle catalyst business in China.
- CropDesign, Belgium: Press release of 05/17/06BASF Plant Science acquires Belgian biotechnology company CropDesign.
- Lanxess / SAN business, Germany: Press release of 05/03/06BASF acquires SAN business from Lanxess in Europe and South America.
- Johnson Polymer, USA: Press release of 05/02/06BASF acquires resins specialist Johnson Polymer.
- Engelhard, USA: Press release of 01/03/06BASF acquires Engelhard, a leading supplier of goods for the catalysis and surface finishing.
2005
Degussa, Germany
BASF acquires Degussa's construction chemicals business.
LATI, USA
BASF expands successful engineering plastics activities.
Rhenania Coatings, Germany
BASF acquires coil coatings business from Rhenania Coatings GmbH.
Leuna-Miramid, Germany
BASF acquires Leuna-Miramid GmbH and further strengthens its leading position in engineering plastics in Europe.
Huntsman, USA
BASF acquires Huntsman's global TDI business.
BASF Akzo Nobel, Australia
BASF acquires full ownership of joint venture BASF Akzo Nobel and formes BASF Coatings Australia.
Orgamol, Switzerland
BASF acquires Swiss fine chemicals company Orgamol.
BASF NOF Coatings Co. Ltd., Japan
BASF acquires full ownership of Joint Venture BASF NOF Coatings Co., Ltd., Japan BASF will operate the company under the name of BASF Coatings Japan Ltd..
Merck, Germany
BASF acquires electronic chemicals business of Merck KGaA.
Acquisitions
2024
- Vattenfall: Press release of 04/22/24Vattenfall and BASF sign purchase agreement for 49 percent of Germany’s Nordlicht offshore wind farms
2023
- Huntsman: Press release of 07/31/23BASF, Huntsman, Shanghai Hua Yi, Shanghai Chlor-Alkali Chemical Co. Ltd. and Sinopec Shanghai Gaoqiao Petrochemical Co. Ltd. to separate joint MDI production in Caojing, China
2021
- Vattenfall: Press release of 09/01/21BASF completes purchase of 49.5% of the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid from Vattenfall
2020
- Solvay: Press release of 01/31/20BASF closes acquisition of polyamide business from Solvay
2019
- Sculpteo: Press release of 11/18/19BASF Acquires 3D Printing Service Provider Sculpteo
- Isobionics/Conagen: Press release of 09/26/19BASF strengthens biotechnology footprint to enter natural F&F ingredients market
2018
- Bayer: Press release of 08/16/18BASF closes acquisition of vegetable seeds business from Bayer
- Bayer: Press release of 08/01/18BASF closes acquisition of businesses and assets from Bayer
- Advanc3D Materials GmbH / Setup Performance SAS: Press release of 07/04/18BASF acquires two manufacturers of 3D printing materials
2017
- Solvay: Press release of 09/19/17BASF to acquire Solvay’s global polyamide business
- Bayer: Press release of 10/13/17BASF signs agreement to acquire significant parts of Bayer’s seed and non-selective herbicide businesses
- Innofil3D: Press release of 08/18/17BASF acquires filament producer Innofil3D
- ZedX Inc.: Press release of 04/25/17BASF to strengthen digital farming offer with acquisition of ZedX Inc.
- THERMOTEK: Press release of 04/24/17BASF to acquire waterproofing systems provider THERMOTEK
- Rolic AG: Press release of 02/08/17BASF acquires Rolic AG, a specialist in light management for advanced LCD/OLED displays
2016
- Henkel: Press release of 09/14/16BASF intends to acquire Henkel’s professional Western European Building Material Business
- Chemetall: Press release of 06/17/16BASF to acquire global surface treatment provider Chemetall
- Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry: Press release of 04/20/16BASF signs agreement to acquire automotive refinish coatings assets of Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry
2014
- Polioles: Press release of 07/10/14BASF acquires PU business activities in the Americas from Polioles (Joint venture with Alpek)
- Statoil: Press release of 12/01/14Wintershall acquires shares in oil and gas fields from Statoil
- Sheen Shong: Press release of 12/08/14BASF to acquire Taiwan Sheen Soon, a leading manufacturer for TPU adhesives
2013
- Verenium: Press release of 10/31/13BASF aquires US biotech company Verenium
- Deutsche Nanoschicht: Press release of 06/06/13BASF New Business has acquired the technology company Deutsche Nanoschicht
- Pronova BioPharma: Press release of 01/31/13BASF acquires Pronova BioPharma
2012
- Ciech: Press release of 10/12/12BASF to acquire parts of Ciech's TDI business
- Becker Underwood: Press release of 09/20/12BASF acquires Becker Underwood
- ITWC Inc.: Press release of 05/09/12BASF acquires ITWC Incorporated
- Novolyte: Press release of 04/26/12BASF acquires Novolyte Technologies from Arsenal Capital Partners, a U.S.-based private equity firm
- Equateq Ltd: Press release of 03/26/12BASF acquires global leader in omega-3 fatty acids
- B.C. Foam S.p.A.: Press release of 03/02/12BASF acquires extrusion technology from B.C. Foam
- Electrolytes Business Merck: Press release of 02/21/12BASF acquires the electrolytes business for high-performance batteries from Merck
- Ovonic Battery Company: Press release of 02/14/12BASF acquires Ovonic Battery Company
2011
- inge watertechnologies: Press release of 04/26/11BASF to acquire ultrafiltration specialist inge watertechnologies AG
2010
- Cognis, Monheim: Press release of 03/25/11BASF completes acquisition of Cognis
- CRI/Criterion: Press release of 01/04/11BASF completes acquisition of CRI/Criterion's styrene catalysts business
- Cognis, Monheim: Press release of 12/10/10BASF reaches agreement with Cognis Holding Luxembourg S.à r.l. to purchase Cognis
2009
- Ciba, Swiss: Press release of 04/09/09BASF acquires Ciba Holding AG.
2008
- Sorex: Press release of 12/22/08BASF acquires Sorex pest control business including Whitmire Micro-gen
- Revus Energy ASA: Press release of 12/18/08Wintershall acquires Revus Energy ASA
- Kejie Admixture Science & Technology: Press release of 12/15/08BASF acquires Kejie's concrete admixture business
- NOF, Motorcycle Coatings: Press release of 12/12/08BASF acquires the motorcycle coatings business of NOF ( Thailand ) Limited
- Recticel: Press release of 10/28/08BASF to acquire Recticel's worldwide compounds business for polyurethane (PU) systems for glass encapsulation.
- Yasar BASF Automotive Coatings Ltds., Austria: Press release of 07/03/08BASF acquires Yasar's shares in the 50-50 joint venture Yasar BASF Automotive Coatings Ltds.
- Kanoo and the BASF subsidiary Elastogran to establish polyurethane system house: Press release of 05/15/08New joint venture of Elastogran and the Kanoo Group acquire the polyurethane business of Multi Chemical Est.
- BCD Rohstoffe für Bauchemie HandelsGmbH, Austria: Press release of 04/07/08BASF has acquired the business activities of Austrian company BCD Rohstoffe für Bauchemie HandelsGmbH (Austria)
2007
- PBT joint venture BASF GE Schwarzheide, Germany: Press release of 11/13/07BASF has signed an agreement with SABIC Innovative Plastics on the acquisition of SABIC Innovative Plastics' shares in the PBT joint venture, BASF GE Schwarzheide GmbH & Co. KG..
- Château-Arnoux Peinture / R-M sales activities, France: Press release of 03/03/07BASF Coatings takes over R-M sales activities of Château-Arnoux Peinture.
- DERIS (Major parts), France: Press release of 03/03/07BASF takes over major parts of Michel DERIS S.A.S..
- Polymer Chemical Company, Netherlands: Press release of 02/16/07BASF Group company Elastogran to acquire the Dutch Polyurethane System House Polymer Chemical Company B.V..
- Autolacke Handel / R-M sales activities, Germany: Press release of 01/30/07BASF Coatings takes over R-M sales activities of Autolacke Handel GmbH.
- Billakksenteret / R-M sales activities, Norway: Press release of 01/23/07BASF Coatings takes over R-M sales activities of Billakksenteret AS.
2006
- Hi Con Concrete Admixture Ltd., China: Press release of 12/18/06BASF buys Chinese producer of concrete admixtures Hi Con.
- PEMEAS, Germany: Press release of 12/14/06BASF Future Business to buy PEMEAS - leading supplier of fuel cell components.
- Guilin REEEcat Catalyst, China: Press release of 12/11/06BASF to acquire motorcycle catalyst business in China.
- CropDesign, Belgium: Press release of 05/17/06BASF Plant Science acquires Belgian biotechnology company CropDesign.
- Lanxess / SAN business, Germany: Press release of 05/03/06BASF acquires SAN business from Lanxess in Europe and South America.
- Johnson Polymer, USA: Press release of 05/02/06BASF acquires resins specialist Johnson Polymer.
- Engelhard, USA: Press release of 01/03/06BASF acquires Engelhard, a leading supplier of goods for the catalysis and surface finishing.
2005
Degussa, Germany
BASF acquires Degussa's construction chemicals business.
LATI, USA
BASF expands successful engineering plastics activities.
Rhenania Coatings, Germany
BASF acquires coil coatings business from Rhenania Coatings GmbH.
Leuna-Miramid, Germany
BASF acquires Leuna-Miramid GmbH and further strengthens its leading position in engineering plastics in Europe.
Huntsman, USA
BASF acquires Huntsman's global TDI business.
BASF Akzo Nobel, Australia
BASF acquires full ownership of joint venture BASF Akzo Nobel and formes BASF Coatings Australia.
Orgamol, Switzerland
BASF acquires Swiss fine chemicals company Orgamol.
BASF NOF Coatings Co. Ltd., Japan
BASF acquires full ownership of Joint Venture BASF NOF Coatings Co., Ltd., Japan BASF will operate the company under the name of BASF Coatings Japan Ltd..
Merck, Germany
BASF acquires electronic chemicals business of Merck KGaA.
Divestitures
2024
- Solenis: Press release of 07/17/24BASF to sell its flocculants business for mining applications to Solenis
2022
- KaMin: Press release of 09/30/22BASF closes divestiture of its kaolin minerals business to KaMin
2021
- Clariant: Press release of 12/28/21BASF reaches agreement to divest its site in Quincy, Florida to Clariant
- Allianz: Press release of 12/06/21BASF to sell 25.2% of the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid to Allianz
- KaMin LLC. / CADAM S.A. (KaMin): Press release of 11/18/21BASF to sell its kaolin minerals business to KaMin
- Solenis: Press release of 11/09/21BASF and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice close sale of Solenis to Platinum Equity
- Chemetall: Press release of 10/27/21BASF and Entegris sign agreement on the sale of Precision Microchemicals business
- DIC: Press release of 06/30/21BASF closes divestiture of its global pigments business
- One Rock Capital Partners: Press release of 06/01/21BASF concludes sale of site in Kankakee, Illinois, to One Rock Capital Partners
2020
- One Rock Capital Partners: Press release of 12/17/20BASF reaches agreement to sell site in Kankakee, Illinois to One Rock Capital Partners
- Lone Star: Press release of 09/30/20BASF closes divestiture of its Construction Chemicals business
- DuPont : Press release of 01/02/20BASF completes the divestiture of its ultrafiltration membrane business to DuPont
2019
- Lone Star Funds: Press release of 12/21/19Lone Star Funds to acquire BASF’s Construction Chemicals business
- DuPont: Press release of 09/23/19BASF to sell its ultrafiltration membrane business to DuPont
- DIC: Press release of 08/29/19DIC to acquire BASF’s global pigments business
- Stilbene: Press release of 07/09/19BASF focuses its optical brightener portfolio by divesting the stilbene type technology of BASF India Limited in Ankleshwar, India
- Solenis: Press release of 01/31/19BASF and Solenis complete combination of their paper and water chemicals businesses
2018
- Solenis: Press release of 05/03/18BASF and Solenis to join forces by combining paper and water chemicals businesses
- Pischelsdorf: Press release of 02/01/18BASF finalizes the divestiture of its Pischelsdorf production site in Austria to Synthomer Austria GmbH
2017
- Shenzhen Capchem: Press release of 06/02/17BASF to sell electrolytes manufacturing site in Suzhou to Shenzhen Capchem
- Microtek Laboratories: Press release of 05/17/17BASF to divest its Micronal® PCM business to Microtek Laboratories
- EP Minerals: Press release of 04/06/17BASF to sell its Bleaching Clay and Mineral Adsorbents businesses to EP Minerals
2016
Edgewater Capital Partners: Press release of 11/18/16
BASF to divest Inorganic Specialties business to Edgewater Capital Partners
IGM Resins: Press release of 08/29/16
BASF divests global photoinitiator business to IGM Resins
Universal Display Corporation: Press release of 06/29/16
BASF sells BASF’s OLED Intellectual Property Assets to Universal Display Corporation AcquiresPolyolefin Catalysts: Press release of 07/01/16
BASF completes divestiture of global Polyolefin Catalysts business to W. R. Grace & Co.- Polyolefin Catalysts: Press release of 04/22/16BASF to divest global Polyolefin Catalysts business to W.R. Grace & Co.
2015
- Magenta Master Fibers: Press release of 12/09/15BASF to sell its masterbatch subsidiary company Magenta Master Fibers to PolyOne
- SolVin: Press release of 07/01/15BASF is selling its 25% share in the joint venture SolVin to Solvay
- Imerys: Press release of 06/08/15BASF to sell its global paper hydrous kaolin business to Imerys
- Siegfried Holding AG: Press release of 10/01/15BASF is selling custom synthesis business and parts of its API business to Siegfried Holding AG
2014
- Audia International: Press release of 02/19/14BASF to divest liquid masterbatch business to Audia International
- PolyAd: Press release of 06/02/14BASF divests PolyAd Services business to Edgewater Capital Partners
- INEOS: Press release of 11/17/14INEOS to acquire BASF’s share in Styrolution
- Polioles: Press release of 07/10/14Alpek will acquire all of Polioles’ EPS business activities
- Archroma: Press release of 10/16/14BASF to divest global textile chemicals business to Archroma
- Marine Ingredients: Press release of 11/21/14BASF divests Omega-3 production plant for natural fish oils to Marine Ingredients
- South Stream Transport B.V.: Press release of 12/29/14Wintershall sells share in South Stream Transport B.V.
- ELLBA Eastern: Press release of 12/18/14BASF to sell shares in ELLBA Eastern to joint venture partner Shell
2013
- Vinuran®: Press release of 12/05/13BASF to divest Vinuran® PVC modifier business to Kaneka
- MOL: Press release of 03/25/14BASF to sell selected oil and gas assets in the North Sea to Hungarian-based MOL
- Degrémont: Press release of 05/15/13BASF to sell Industrial Water Management to Degrémont
2012
- Gabriel Performance Products: Press release of 12/19/12BASF sells Capcure®, mercaptan-based epoxy curative business, to Gabriel Performance Products, LLC
- BASF Wall Systems: Press release of 11/06/12BASF plans divestiture of German subsidiary BASF Wall Systems
- MEYCO: Press release of 12/21/12BASF to sell MEYCO Equipment business to Atlas Copco
- Prosol: Press release of 08/16/12BASF sells decorative paints business of RELIUS in Germany and France to PROSOL
- CONICA: Press release of 07/03/12BASF plans to sell its CONICA Sports Surfaces business
- Marine Biopolymers: Press release of 07/03/12BASF sells marine biopolymers business to Seagarden ASA
- PEC-Rhin: Press release of 01/20/12BASF to sell share in JV PEC-Rhin to GPN
2011
- RELIUS COATINGS: Press release of 10/06/11BASF plans to sell the decorative paints business of RELIUS COATINGS in the near-term
- Fertilizer activities: Press release of 09/27/11BASF to sell fertilizer activities to EuroChem
- Bisomer Monomer Business: Press release of 06/03/11BASF sells Bisomer Monomer Business to GEO Specialty Chemicals
- Fertilizer: Press release of 03/11/11BASF sells shares in K+S Aktiengesellschaft
2010
- European starch business: Press release of 08/03/10BASF will sell its starch business in Europe
2009
- Companhia Brasileira de Estireno: Press release of 09/15/09BASF sells its polystyrene business in Brazil
- SK Energy: Press release of 08/03/09BASF sells styrene monomer site in Korea to SK Energy
- Süd-Chemie: Press release of 04/20/09BASF sells China process catalysts site to Süd-Chemie
Kansai Paint
BASF Coatings Japan sells Ako site to Kansai Pain
2008
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories: Press release of 04/30/08BASF sells its Shreveport site and related contract manufacturing business to Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- INEOS Nitriles: Press release of 03/13/08BASF to sell Seal Sands site in the UK to INEOS Nitriles
- VEOLIA Cargo: Press release of 02/20/08BASF and other shareholders of the rail cargo company RAIL4CHEM have decided to sell the company to VEOLIA Cargo
- Fortitech: Press release of 02/15/08Fortitech and BASF Dissolve Joint Venture for Human Nutrition Premixes
2007
- Hansa Chemie International: Press release of 04/16/07BASF sells Chemische Fabrik Wibarco GmbH to Hansa Chemie International AG
- Nutreco: Press release of 02/19/07BASF sells animal feed premix sites to Nutreco in the Netherlands
2006
- AMVAC: Press release of 11/28/06BASF sells global terbufos insecticide business to AMVAC
2005
Shareholding in DENC to PTC
BASF Innovationsfonds sells 14 percent shareholding in DENC to U.S. company PTC
Decoration color business to Heraeus
BASF sells decoration color business for glassware, ceramics and porcelain to Heraeus GmbH
Stakes in Basell to Access Industries
BASF and Shell to sell their stakes in Basell to consortium led by Access Industries
U.S., Canadian polystyrene business to INEOS
BASF sells U.S., Canadian polystyrene business to INEOS Americas, LLC
Triforine business to Sumitomo Corp.
BASF sells triforine business to Sumitomo Corporation
Joint Ventures
2022
- Heraeus: Press release of 11/02/22BASF and Heraeus to form a joint venture offering world-class precious metal recycling solutions in China
2021
- Shanshan: Press release of 31/08/21BASF and Shanshan form battery materials joint venture in China
2020
- Bosch: Press release of 11/12/20Bosch and BASF establish joint venture for digital technologies in the agricultural sector
2019
- Adani Group: Press release of 11/05/20Joint Feasibility Study for a chemical complex in India completed
- Wintershall / DEA: Press release of 05/01/19BASF and LetterOne complete merger of Wintershall and DEA
- Adani Group: Press release of 01/17/19BASF to partner with Adani to evaluate investment in acrylics value chain in Mundra, India
2018
- Wintershall / DEA: Press release of 09/27/18BASF and LetterOne sign agreement to merge Wintershall and DEA
2017
- LetterOne: Press release of 12/07/17BASF and LetterOne plan to merge their oil and gas subsidiaries Wintershall and DEA
- Stahl Group: Press release of 03/23/17BASF leather chemicals business to become part of Stahl Group and BASF will receive a 16% minority stake in the Stahl Group
2016
- Avantium: Press release of 10/07/16Synvina: Joint venture of BASF and Avantium established
- Kolon Plastics: Press release of 03/16/16Kolon Plastics and BASF to set up joint venture for the production of polyoxymethylene (POM) in Korea
2014
- Joint Venture Cathode Active Materials: Press release of 10/30/14BASF and TODA KOGYO CORP. agree to form a joint venture for cathode active materials in Japan.
2011
- Mining Solutions Venture: Press release of 10/24/11BASF starts a mining solutions venture with a chinese partner
- PUR systems site: Press release of 09/20/11BASF opens a polyurethane systems site in Petersburg (Russia)
2010
- Joint Venture "Styrolution": Press release of 11/30/10BASF and INEOS intend to combine their global styrenics business in the joint venture "Styrolution"
2006
- Joint Venture BASF-YPC Co. Ltd.: Press release of 07/10/06BASF and SINOPEC integrate their joint operation Yangzi-BASF Styrenics (YBS) in Nanjing into BASF-YPC Co. Ltd.
- Wintershall participates at Yuzhno Russkoye: Press release of 04/27/06BASF subsidiary participates with 35% less than one share at the Yuzhno Russkoye gas field.
- Gazprom increases interest in Wingas: Press release of 04/27/06Gazprom will in future hold 50% less one share of WINGAS GmbH
2005
Yushno Russkoje natural gas field
Wintershall's and Gazprom's joint development of the important Yushno Russkoje natural gas field
Gazprom increases minority interest in Wingas
Gazprom increases minority interest in Wingas
Construction of Northern European Gas Pipeline
Wingas is involved in the construction of the planned NEGP Northern European Gas Pipeline through the Baltic Sea