Global
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Global
Factbook
Industrial Solutions
The Industrial Solutions segment consists of the Dispersions & Pigments and the Performance Chemicals divisions. The segment develops and markets ingredients and additives for industrial applications, such as fuel and lubricant solutions, polymer dispersions, pigments, resins, electronic materials, antioxidants, light stabilizers, oilfield chemicals, and mineral processing and hydrometallurgical chemicals. We aim to drive organic growth in key industries such as automotive, plastics, electronics, and energy and resources, and expand our position in value-enhancing additives and solutions by leveraging our comprehensive industry expertise and application know-how.
Divisions
BASF offers a comprehensive portfolio of resins and additives for specific printing and packaging applications. In view of customer requirements regarding performance and sustainability, our Joncryl® portfolio increases the effectiveness and structural qualities of packaging. The portfolio offers high performance resins that enable flexible packaging printers and converters to switch from solvent-based to water-based technologies.
Factors influencing sales
EBIT before special items
| Million € | 2019 | 2018 |
| Sales to third parties | 8,389 | 9,120 |
| Share of total BASF sales (%) | 14 | 15 |
of which Dispersions & Pigments |
5,178 | 5,292 |
Performance Chemicals |
3,211 | 3,828 |
| Income from operations before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) before special items | 1,249 | 1,090 |
| Income from operations before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) | 1,327 | 1,076 |
| EBITDA margin (%) | 16 | 12 |
| Income from operations (EBIT) before special items | 820 | 668 |
| EBIT before special items margin (%) | 10 | 7 |
| Income from operations (EBIT) | 889 | 653 |
| EBIT margin (%) | 11 | 7 |
| ROCE (%) | 12.5 | 8.7 |