News Releases

BASF is strengthening its leadership in plastic additive solutions by expanding its production capacities for both standard and NOR HALS products. These investments support the growing global demand for high-performance plastics and ensure reliable supply of proven, future ready technologies.

BASF is strengthening its presence in China and across Asia by advancing #OurPlasticsJourney with customers and partners, focusing on performance‑led innovation and co‑creation in fast‑growing sectors such as eMobility, robotics, footwear, and advanced consumer and industrial applications. Drawing on its materials expertise, backend integration and strong local manufacturing capabilities, BASF supports customers’ green transformation while expanding into next‑generation applications that will enable new quality productive forces through high‑tech automation and green energy.

At CHINAPLAS 2026, BASF will unveil Elastollan^® GripTec, a new innovative thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) portfolio designed for the sports footwear industry, unlocking new possibilities for outsole design and manufacturing. The new Elastollan GripTec series combines exceptional grip, durability, design flexibility and sustainability, and is designed for running and hiking enthusiasts, as well as lifestyle fashion and kidswear applications.

BASF Vietnam, together with longstanding customers, partners, and other co-sponsors, presented a newly rebuilt classroom and playground, totaling almost 300 square meters, to Ba Chuc Kindergarten in Ba Chuc Commune, An Giang Province. This initiative benefits around 40 children aged 3 to 5. The program is facilitated by Saigon Children’s Charity CIO (saigonchildren).