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June 8, 2026

BASF closes expandable polystyrene production at Ulsan Plastics site in South Korea

BASF has decided to close its expandable polystyrene (EPS) production assets at the Ulsan Plastics site in South Korea. The cessation of production operations is targeted for mid‑June 2026.

June 5, 2026

BASF increases prices for butyl acrylate in Asia Pacific

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.

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March 11, 2026

CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF collaborates with Niber Technologies on high-performance electrospun innovation based on Freeflex^®TPU

At CHINAPLAS 2026, BASF will showcase an outdoor jacket produced in collaboration with Niber Technologies, Pte. Ltd. (Niber Technologies), a leading electrospinning specialist. The jacket incorporates the newly developed Freeflex^®E 130, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) based electrospun nano membrane.

March 2, 2026

BASF increases prices for butyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate in Asia-Pacific

BASF announces a price increase of up to $100 per metric ton for butyl acrylate (BA) and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (2-EHA) across Asia-Pacific. The adjustment will take effect immediately, or in accordance with existing contractual agreements.

February 25, 2026

BASF increases prices for MDI in ASEAN countries

February 25, 2026 – With immediate effect, or as contract terms allow, BASF will increase prices for its Lupranate^® MDI (Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate) basic products by $200 per metric ton in ASEAN countries.