BASF named “Best Place to Work”

Company recognized as a top employer in the Triangle for second consecutive year

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, September 12, 2018 - For the second year in a row, BASF’s Agricultural Solutions site in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, won the Triangle Business Journal’s (TBJ) “Best Places to Work” award. The company was among 50 businesses selected as a top employer in the Raleigh-Durham region.

The award is based on feedback from employee surveys. The survey ranked employee satisfaction in categories such as compensation, career growth opportunities and company culture.

“We pride ourselves in providing a work environment where employees feel empowered and are recognized for their valuable contributions to our organization,” said Paul Rea, Senior Vice President, BASF Agricultural Solutions North America. “What makes us stand out is our commitment to our people – be it our employees, customers or the communities we are part of.”

The 2018 TBJ “Best Places to Work” award winners span a variety of industries, including residential construction, finance, technology and life sciences.

 

About BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division

With a rapidly growing population, the world is increasingly dependent on our ability to develop and maintain sustainable agriculture and healthy environments. Working with farmers, agricultural professionals, pest management experts and others, it is our role to help make this possible. That’s why we invest in a strong R&D pipeline and broad portfolio, including seeds and traits, chemical and biological crop protection, soil management, plant health, pest control and digital farming. With expert teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we connect innovative thinking and down-to-earth action to create real world ideas that work – for farmers, society and the planet. In 2017, our division generated sales of €5.7 billion. For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or any of our social media channels.

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The more than 115,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of €64.5 billion in 2017. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (BAS). Further information at www.basf.com.

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