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New electronic grade ammonium hydroxide plant in Ludwigshafen in support of wafer cleaning, etching and other precision processes in semiconductor manufacturing.
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Trade News |

October 30, 2025

BASF constructs new electronic grade ammonium hydroxide plant in Ludwigshafen

Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 30, 2025 – BASF today announces the construction of a state-of-the-art Electronic Grade Ammonium Hydroxide (NH4OH EG) plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany, in support of wafer cleaning, etching and other precision processes in semiconductor manufacturing. This critical ultra-pure chemical will support the growth and expansion of semiconductor companies in Europe, ensuring a robust local supply chain for the production of advanced chips.

Business & Financial News |

October 29, 2025

Changes to BASF’s Board of Executive Directors

The Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE is continuing to further develop the strategic direction of the company in line with its “Winning Ways” strategy. This includes the setup of the Board of Executive Directors. The Supervisory Board of BASF SE today, October 28, 2025, appointed Dr. Mary Kurian (48) and Dr. Livio Tedeschi (54) as members of the Board of Executive Directors effective May 1, 2026. At the same time, Michael Heinz (61) will retire as planned.

Business & Financial News |

October 29, 2025

In a demanding environment, BASF achieves earnings slightly above market expectations and only slightly below Q3 2024

The third quarter of 2025 was characterized by challenging market dynamics. “Customer buying behavior in almost all industries and regions remained cautious. Even in this demanding market environment, BASF’s earnings came in slightly above market expectations and only slightly below the level of the prior-year quarter,” said Dr. Markus Kamieth, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF, when presenting the third-quarter figures together with Chief Financial Officer Dr. Dirk Elvermann. At €1.5 billion, BASF Group’s EBITDA before special items, including the discontinued coatings business, was down slightly by €78 million compared with the same quarter of the previous year.

October 28, 2025

In-Cosmetics Asia 2025: BASF spotlights Beyond Beauty – Where Innovation Meets Tomorrow with holistic solutions for Personal Care

At In-Cosmetics Asia 2025, held from November 4 to 6 in Bangkok, BASF invites attendees to reimagine the future of personal care through Beyond Beauty – Where Innovation Meets Tomorrow, a showcase of holistic, science-driven solutions designed for the conscious era.

October 20, 2025

BASF inaugurates new NPG plant at Zhanjiang Verbund site and launches NEOL® NPG with reduced product carbon footprint

BASF’s Intermediates division has inaugurated a new neopentyl glycol (NPG) plant at the Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China.