Daniel Freidank (left) and Wei Leng (right), lab managers, check the quality of viscoelastic polyurethane foam. The density of a foam product depends on the type and amount of blowing agent, and the flexibility or rigidity on the structure of polyols and isocyanates involved. Print free of charge. Copyright by BASF
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Elevating Excellence: BASF Pharma Solutions Technical Service Lab in India

Welcome to the BASF Pharma Solutions Applications Lab in Mumbai, India.

Dedicated to providing in-depth knowledge of excipients and formulations, this lab is equipped with the capabilities to support the development of oral, solubilization, and topical solutions, enabling you to unlock the full potential of your APIs.

Thanks to our extensive network of R&D and Applications Labs in India, Germany, USA, Brazil and China, we can provide efficient and reliable services to our customers, no matter their market.

To connect with our regional Technical Service teams, please submit your inquiries here: https://pharma.basf.com/speak-with-an-expert

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Business & Financial News | May 20, 2026

BASF signs agreement to sell silicates business, including assets in Düsseldorf, to PQ

BASF and PQ have signed an agreement for the sale of BASF’s silicates business, including assets at the Düsseldorf/Holthausen site to PQ. Subject to customary closing conditions such as regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to be completed in H2 2026.
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BASF flags at the Ludwigshafen site
May 20, 2026

BASF focuses on strength­ening and growing its core businesses in the next phase of its “Winning Ways” strategy

After the swift and almost complete carve-­out of its standalone businesses, BASF is focusing on strength­ening and growing its core businesses in the next phase of its “Winning Ways” strategy. The newly established Core Transformation Office, led by Julia Raquet (50), President, drives the implementation of cross-unit transformation projects across all core businesses, service units and corporate center units. The program, launched as “CoreShift,” aims to achieve up to 20 % net cash fixed cost savings in the core by 2029, compared with the 2024 baseline. In her new role, Julia Raquet reports directly to Dr. Markus Kamieth, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE.
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Philippe Hosotte, Chief Innovation & Product Development Officer at Cromology, presents the new Tollens interior wall paint Maxiline+, developed in collaboration with BASF using chemically recycled feedstocks from end of life tires. Photo: Cromology
Trade News | May 20, 2026

Turning end-of-life tires into new resources for wall paint: BASF and Cromology advance circular coatings

BASF and Cromology announce a new step forward in circular economy solutions for the coatings industry.
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Trade News | May 20, 2026

BASF patents new hot gas welding process for plastics

BASF has patented a novel hot gas welding process for plastics. The technology enables thermoplastic components – especially those made of Ultramid® Advanced (polyphthalamide PPA) – to be welded significantly faster, more energy-efficiently and in a more material-friendly manner than with conventional hot gas welding processes.
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Lindex has partnered with BASF’s loopamid® to accelerate textile-to-textile recycling. Photo: Lindex
Trade News | May 20, 2026

Lindex and BASF partner to bring textile-­to-­textile recycled polyamide to lingerie sector

Gothenburg, Sweden / Ludwigshafen, Germany - Lindex has partnered with BASF’s loopamid® to accelerate textile-to-textile recycling and advance the shift towards more circular material solutions in the fashion industry. Together they introduce loopamid to the lingerie sector.
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