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BASF donates hundreds of toys to Chattanooga area families through U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program

CHATTANOOGA, TN, JANUARY 7, 2019 – BASF recently donated five bins filled with hundreds of toys as well as two bikes to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Marines from Chattanooga’s Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Regiment dropped by BASF to collect the toys, which will be delivered to families across the community. For more than 25 years, employees at BASF’s Chattanooga site have been collecting toys that are distributed as Christmas gifts to children in need in the community. (Pictured from left: Sgt. Charles McIntyre, Battery M, 3d Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment; Kathy Loeffler, BASF Administrative Assistant; Staff Sgt. Jimmy Grandpierre, Battery M, 3d Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment; Dominick Grosso, BASF Lab Specialist)

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BASF and White County High School Provide Opportunity for Work-Based Learning

SPARTA, TN, JANUARY 10, 2019 – Each year, BASF’s site in Sparta hosts students from White County High School’s work-based learning program. Angelle Howard, 2018 White County High School graduate, successfully completed the program and is continuing her training at the site while pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering from Tennessee Tech University. This program supports the company’s growing workforce needs by creating a diverse pipeline of talent and fostering students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. Pictured from left: Andy Schmitt, BASF’s Site Manager in Sparta and Angelle Howard, White County High School graduate and current Tennessee Tech University student.

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CHATTANOOGA, TN, January 29, 2019 - During halftime of the Chattanooga State Community College (CSCC) and Cleveland State Community College men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, BASF donated $2,000 to the CSCC basketball program to support the great chemistry the program creates between the school, the student athletes and the community. CSCC and BASF regularly team up on programs for both college students and youth in the community to help prepare them for future careers. Pictured from left: Tammy Swenson, Chattanooga State Executive Vice President; Jay Price, Chattanooga State Head Basketball Coach; Rob Gagliano, BASF Site Director; and Derwin Carter, retired BASF employee.

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NEW YORK, NY, February 10 - A Chemical Company at New York Fashion Week? Yes – because there is a lot of chemistry in fashion. Chinese brand Seven Crash proved this at New York Fashion Week on Sunday, February 10. The innovative styles of its futuristic “Quantus” collection showed the possibilities BASF material solutions provide for textile creations. The ‘Quantus’ collection proved there is no need for compromises in fashion: the BASF material solutions combine eco-conscious manufacturing techniques that permit intricately crafted and stitched designs while ensuring premium quality.

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BASF donates $2,000 in scholarships to local engineering programs

CHATTANOOGA, TN, March 11, 2019 - During Engineers Week in Chattanooga, BASF donated $2,000 to provide scholarships to engineering students attending the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College. Coinciding with Engineers Week, a national annual event that raises awareness about the profession and contributions engineers make to society, BASF’s donation is part of local workforce development efforts to attract local talent into the chemical industry. BASF’s site in Chattanooga makes high quality polymer dispersions that are used in products people use every day such as adhesives, printing and packaging. Pictured from left are Lyn Potter, Chattanooga State Department Head of Engineering & Information Technologies; Amanda Wade, BASF Process Engineer and UTC graduate; Ashley Thompson, BASF Process Engineer and UTC graduate; Dr. Daniel Pack, Dean of the UTC College of Engineering & Computer Science.

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SPARTA, TN, March 21, 2019 - Students from White County High School’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program recently toured BASF’s facility in Sparta, Tennessee to learn about careers in engineering. BASF employees explained the different types of engineers who work at the site and answered questions about what an engineer’s typical day is like working at a manufacturing facility. The tour is part of BASF’s workforce development efforts in the state and helps students visualize what their future could look like if they pursue a career in engineering. Pictured from left include Kim Keller, White County High School Teacher; students Zach Carr, Clayson Key, Alisha Lewis, Aiden Thornton, Matthew Barry, Amber Kowalchuk, James Hartman, Jacob Nesbit, Jesse Armstrong, David Vaughn, Timothy Brock and Arlen Faircloth; and Doug Vandermyde, BASF Process Engineer.

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BASF Huntsville receives Air Pollution Control Award

HUNTSVILLE, AL, APRIL 15, 2019 - The BASF facility in Huntsville, Alabama received an Air Pollution Control Award from the Huntsville Department of Natural Resources for waste reduction and recycling initiatives in 2018. By increasing recycling of cardboard, shrink-wrap, paper, bottles, cans, scrap metal and more, the Huntsville site drastically reduced the amount of waste produced year-round. Using life cycle estimates, the site’s materials management efforts reduced carbon dioxide emissions in Huntsville by more than 692 metric tons. The environmental impact is equivalent to removing the annual air emissions from 146 passenger vehicles and conserving 77,814 gallons of gasoline. The Huntsville Department of Natural Resources presented the award to BASF during a ceremony at Huntsville’s City Hall.

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BASF donates $2,500 to local emergency planning committee

CHATTANOOGA, TN, April 25 - BASF donated $2,500 to the Hamilton County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) to support the work of the member agencies. The LEPC is a community-based not for profit organization that assists in building partnerships and preparing government officials, emergency response agencies, industry, citizens and academic institutions to respond to hazardous materials emergencies. BASF’s recent donation will support emergency planning, hazardous materials training and exercises, public meetings, public outreach efforts and assistance to local emergency services. Pictured from left are Lindsey Foster, BASF Environment, Health and Safety Specialist; Mark Ericson, Fixed Nuclear Facility Planner with the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management and LEPC member; and Rob Gagliano, BASF Site Director.

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BASF celebrates Earth Day with beautification project at Center Hill Lake

SPARTA, TN, April 25 - BASF employees in Sparta celebrated Earth Day by volunteering with the Cumberland River Compact and Corps of Engineers to clean up a portion of Center Hill Lake. Volunteers removed trash, tires, appliances and other debris to beautify the area and reduce threats to wildlife. Pictured are Denny Robinson, White County Executive, and BASF employees Jerry Bumbalough, John DiCicco, Tim Baker, Darlene Poston, James Nash, Ginger Clouse, Andy Schmitt, Stacy Prater, Tracy Dover, Jody Presley, Dale Officer, Andy Howard, Brian Tupper, Darrin Norris, Kenneth Temple and Karissa Temple.

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