BASF to increase prices for Ultramid, Capron, Nypel, Ultradur and Petra grades in North America

WYANDOTTE, MI, February 2, 2022 – BASF will increase prices as follows in North America for the following grades effective February 15, 2022, or as contracts allow.  Please note that higher increases for some specific grades, such as impact modified and flame retardant grades may be required.

Ultramid^®, Capron^® & Nypel^® (PA compounds)                                           $0.30/lb

Ultradur^® (PBT polymer & compounds) & Petra^® (PET compounds)            $0.20/lb

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 17,000 employees in North America and had sales of $18.7 billion in 2020. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 110,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €59 billion in 2020. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at http://www.basf.com.