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Markus Kamieth appointed Cefic President
In his new role, BASF CEO succeeds Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo.
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BASF secures jobs at Ludwigshafen site in Germany until end of 2028
BASF has agreed to refrain from compulsory redundancies at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany until the end of 2028. The commitment is part of a new site agreement between the company and employee representatives...
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BASF and Oqema agree on distribution partnership in Central and Eastern Europe
BASF and chemical distributor Oqema have entered into a new distribution partnership covering polymer dispersions and additives for paints and coatings in selected Central and Eastern European countries,...
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BASF strengthens global supply with new production line for dispersants in Nanjing
BASF has inaugurated a state-of-the-art production line for high-performance dispersants in the Jiangbei New Material Technology Park in Nanjing, China. The CFRP technology supports market demand and promotes...
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BASF starts production of first products at its new Verbund site in Zhanjiang
BASF has started producing the first products at its new Verbund site in Zhanjiang, South China. The facility marks the company’s largest single investment project to date and is expected to be fully...
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BASF posts solid third-quarter results – Coatings business to be classified as discontinued operation
BASF achieved results slightly above market expectations in the third quarter of 2025 despite a weak market environment. The company reported EBITDA before special items of EUR 1.4 billion and announced...
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Interview: ‘The agreement between BASF and Carlyle laid the foundation for the future independence of the Coatings division.’
Uta Holzenkamp, President of BASF Coatings, talks exclusively to European Coatings Journal about the upcoming change of ownership and the future of the coatings division. She explains how her team is preparing...
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BASF to sell Coatings business to Carlyle in EUR 7.7 billion deal
BASF has agreed to sell its automotive OEM coatings, refinish coatings, and surface treatment businesses to Carlyle and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) for EUR 7.7 billion. The closing is expected...
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BASF expands dispersion production for architectural coatings and construction in Dilovası
BASF has started up a new production line for dispersions at its Dilovası site in Türkiye. The expansion increases capacity for architectural coatings and construction materials, strengthens regional...
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BASF reports weaker earnings in Q2 2025
BASF reported a decline in earnings in the second quarter of 2025. While Agricultural Solutions delivered strong growth, the Chemicals segment put pressure on results.
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New approaches for Polyurethane-coatings – from DTM to isocyanate-free systems
PU coatings are indispensable in many industries — yet they face clear limitations. Significant gaps remain, especially in water-based systems and direct-to-metal applications. Dr. Chintankumar Jayanthilal...
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BASF, Akzo Nobel and Arkema cut carbon footprint of architectural powder coatings
BASF, Akzo Nobel and Arkema have formed a value chain partnership to reduce the carbon footprint of superdurable architectural powder coatings. The approach combines bio-attributed raw materials with supplier-specific...
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BASF and Univar Solutions expand distribution agreement in North America
BASF has appointed Univar Solutions and its Canadian affiliate as exclusive distributors for selected specialty chemicals in the United States and Canada. The agreement covers applications in coatings,...
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BASF lowers forecast after mixed second quarter 2025
BASF posted stable volumes in Q2 2025, but margins in Basic Chemicals remained under pressure. The company has revised its EBITDA forecast for the full year.