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BASF announces a price increase of up to $100 per metric ton for butyl acrylate (BA) across Asia Pacific. The adjustment will take effect immediately, or in accordance with existing contractual agreements.

BASF has partnered with Wacoal, the leading lingerie brand company headquartered in Japan, to co-develop selected bra cup applications for sports and activewear using Elastollan^® TPU-based non-woven fiber.

The electrical engineering company Weidmüller, Germany uses Ultramid^® Advanced N3U41 G6 for the PCB connectors and terminals of its new OMNIMATE^® 4.0 product family. The BASF polyphthalamide (PPA) is characterized by its flexible colorability in RAL colors such as color stable orange, blue, and green, thus contributing to safe assembly and maintenance of E&E components. Thanks to its outstanding chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and very good processability, Ultramid^® Advanced N improves the robustness and durability of OMNIMATE^® 4.0 components.

BASF’s Aroma Ingredients business unit today announced the official launch of three newly built world-scale plants – menthol and linalool in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and citral in Zhanjiang, China. This announcement follows the inauguration ceremony of BASF’s Zhanjiang Verbund site held on March 26, 2026. In Ludwigshafen, the investment is in the triple-digit million-euro range.

BASF is strengthening its presence in China and across Asia by advancing #OurPlasticsJourney with customers and partners, focusing on performance‑led innovation and co‑creation in fast‑growing sectors such as eMobility, robotics, footwear, and advanced consumer and industrial applications. Drawing on its materials expertise, backend integration and strong local manufacturing capabilities, BASF supports customers’ green transformation while expanding into next‑generation applications that will enable new quality productive forces through high‑tech automation and green energy.