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BASF donates over $28,000 to United Way of Southeastern Michigan
WYANDOTTE, MI, March 4, 2015 – As part of an ongoing commitment to serving local communities, BASF donated more than $28,000 to the United Way of Southeastern Michigan. BASF employees pledged more than $18,000 in contributions in addition to the $10,000 corporate contribution. The donation is part of BASF's ongoing effort to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region.
“Strong communities come from everyone working together. As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, this contribution is another example of how investing in much needed services help improve our communities and provide solutions to problems that affect us all,” said Greg Pflum, Vice President and General Manager of BASF’s Midwest Hub.
“We all win when children succeed in school, when families have jobs that offer a steady income and when people have access to the basics. United Way is tackling some of the toughest issues communities face: education, income and basic needs,” Pflum added.
Suggested caption for press photo (download at right): Marika Diamond (left) from BASF presents a donation to United Way representative Stephen Nacarato.
About BASF
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 17,000 employees in North America, and had sales of $20.6 billion in 2014. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us.
At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world’s leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of over €74 billion in 2014 and around 113,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
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