At BASF’s Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana, this dog-like robot can capture digital and thermal images, video and sound. It can be programmed to walk specific routes at specific times or can be manually driven to inspection points.
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Materials

In terms of production capacity, our Materials segment is one of the world’s leading suppliers of high-performance plastics as well as their precursors and home to the operating divisions Performance Materials and Monomers. With its broad portfolio of large-volume monomers and basic polymers in the isocyanate and polyamide value chains, the Monomers division follows a lean and cost-driven approach. The Performance Materials division offers innovative and customized solutions in engineering plastics, polyurethanes and thermoplastic polyurethanes, and generates value through cocreations with customers, particularly in the field of sustainability.

Divisions

Performance Materials
Polyurethanes, thermoplastic polyurethanes, engineering plastics and foam specialties for sectors such as the transportation, construction and consumer goods industries, as well as for industrial applications
Monomers
Isocyanates and polyamides as well as inorganic basic products and specialties for various sectors, including plastics, automotive and construction

Sales 2024

Segment data Materials

Last UpdateJune 2, 2025