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BASF sets the course: two board mandates extended until 2030
The Supervisory Board of BASF SE has extended the appointments of Dr Katja Scharpwinkel and Anup Kothari as members of the Board of Executive Directors until the end of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting...
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BASF raises full-year 2026 earnings outlook after strong Q2 results
BASF has reported preliminary figures for the second quarter of 2026, with EBITDA before special items reaching EUR 2.4 billion – considerably above both analyst consensus and the prior-year figure....
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EC Podcast: Carlyle’s landmark coatings deal and the change of BASF
How will Carlyle’s massive EUR 7.7 billion acquisition of BASF’s automotive and industrial coatings division reshape the global coatings landscape - and what does it mean for smaller market players?...
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Sustainable coatings: from ambition to implementation
The conversation around sustainable coatings has fundamentally shifted: once a marketing differentiator, sustainability has become a baseline expectation embedded in procurement, regulation and corporate...
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BASF names Steve Arndt Senior Vice President for automotive refinish coatings
BASF has appointed Steve Arndt as Senior Vice President, Global Automotive Refinish Coatings, effective immediately. Arndt brings over 25 years of experience to the role, with a focus on innovation and...
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BASF gets green light for sale of coatings division to Carlyle
The European Commission has approved the sale of BASF's coatings division to the investment firm Carlyle. However, the approval comes with strict conditions to prevent distortions of competition.
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Haryono Lim appointed President and Chairman for BASF Greater China
Dr Jeffrey Jianfeng Lou, current head of the division, will leave the company.
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BASF sells silicates business to PQ
BASF has signed an agreement to sell its silicates business, including the assets at the Düsseldorf site, to PQ Corporation. With this step, BASF is focusing on its core activities.
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BASF opens sustainable Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China
With the ceremonial inauguration of the Verbund site in Zhanjiang, BASF is setting new standards in sustainable chemical production. The site is fully powered by renewable electricity and strengthens the...
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BASF expands dispersion production in South Africa
The Durban facility now boasts increased production capacity for water-based dispersions, a crucial component in environmentally friendly paints and coatings.
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BASF announces 2025 results and outlines job cuts amid cost-saving drive
BASF has published its 2025 financial results, revealing progress in its restructuring under the “Winning Ways” strategy. The company confirmed significant workforce reductions as part of its efforts...
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BASF strengthens production capacity in India with new dispersions line
BASF is expanding its operations in India by adding a new dispersions production line at its Mangalore site. This investment aims to meet growing local demand for high-quality dispersions in paints, coatings,...
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BASF expands dispersions production in India to meet growing demand in architectural paints and construction
BASF is enhancing its Mangalore site with a new dispersions production line, aiming to strengthen supply reliability and support the evolving needs of architectural paints, construction, and paper industries...
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BASF establishes global digital hub in India to drive innovation
BASF is set to open a global digital hub in Hyderabad, India, to strengthen its digital innovation capabilities. The hub will focus on advanced digital solutions for chemical and coatings industries, supporting...