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BASF.
German chemical company with worldwide reach
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Stellantis is utilizing next-generation composite tunnel reinforcement, supported by collaborations involving BASF and L&L Products.Some support1 report
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BASF sponsored the NAMA Trends in Agriculture & NAFB Convention in Kansas City.Some support1 report
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Azerbaijani companies are exporting products to the Balkans and Kazakhstan, while BASF supplies raw materials to a factory in Aghdam Industrial Park.Some support1 report
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Bayer and BASF varieties used in affected crops are failing, impacting the shared agricultural supply chain.Some support1 report
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BASF exports over half of its production from Korea, highlighting Korea as a manufacturing model amid European industrial concerns.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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ChemSec reports on production decisions made by BASF, noting that both companies are major PFAS manufacturers.Some support2 reports
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DuPont, BASF, SAKATA SEED CORPORATION, and Syngenta are identified as key players in the market.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Fuchs and BASF, both materials companies, are being compared in the market.Some support1 report
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Drought threatens industrial production in western Europe, impacting major companies like BASF.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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A market report profiled major industry players, including Corteva, BASF, and FMC Corporation.Some support3 reports
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BASF and Highsun Holding Group are exploring a joint venture across the polyamide 6 value chain.Some support1 report
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Toyota and Engel designed a 12,000-ton press, while BASF supplies impact-modified PA6 resin for Toyota's truck bed.Some support1 report
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IRRI and BASF launched Phase 2 of Optima research on October 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Citigroup reissued a buy rating on shares of BASF on October 14, 2026.Some support1 report
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BASF operates through its North American business unit.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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BASF has established its North American headquarters near Florham Park.Some support2 reports
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Standard Lithium appointed David Park as CEO and Director, while Michael Lutgring joined as General Counsel. The company is also linked to a divestiture involving BASF.Well supported4 reports
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BASF has established itself as a key partner and customer of D-Wave Quantum.Some support2 reports
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BASF is providing agricultural and crop solutions to growers in the Baltics and Austria.Some support1 report
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BASF presented new varieties designed to adapt to changing growing conditions.Some support1 report
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Bayer's stock growth is compared to BASF's, and Bill Anderson is confirmed as CEO of Bayer.Some support1 report
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The chemical industry, including Bayer and BASF, is contending with competition from China while utilizing the Rhine as a vital link to global European markets.Some support2 reports
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BASF products perform well in Iowa.Some support1 report
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BASF is commissioning a $1 billion MDI expansion project while evaluating investments to maintain and expand its global production footprint in Europe and Asia.Some support1 report
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BASF acquired the business of Engelhard in 2006.Some support1 report
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Deutsche Post AG and BASF are utilizing Bahrain's infrastructure for regional logistics and manufacturing.Some support1 report
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BASF is evaluating investment in India and has secured a land parcel in Gujarat.Some support2 reports
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German manufacturers, including BASF, are closing plants amid a focus on rearmament in Europe.Some support2 reports
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Goldman Sachs, BASF, and Deutsche Bank have been mandated as Global Coordinators for an upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO).Some support1 report
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BASF's global operations are centered in Ludwigshafen, where the company originated as Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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BASF established a new production complex in Ludwigshafen to provide long-term industrial packaging supply.Some support1 report
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Major chemical producers ExxonMobil and BASF are citing the Middle East conflict as the cause of chemical and feedstock supply shortages impacting their operations.Some support1 report
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DuPont and BASF are facing contamination lawsuits in New Hampshire.Some support2 reports
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BASF is supplying Durasorb technology and materials to Cheniere Energy, Inc.Some support1 report
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BASF filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Apple Inc. on September 3, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Sinopec and BASF achieved mutual recognition on carbon footprint accounting to deepen green cooperation in Europe.Some support9 reports1 development inside
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Sinopec, BASF, and Shell are involved in a joint study concerning an open-access Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) cluster.Some support1 report
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BASF and Kemira Oyj are being compared as materials companies.Some support1 report
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Research Solutions, a service provider, is currently serving companies including Scite, L'Oréal, BASF, and Bayer.Some support1 report
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Northwestern University collaborated with BASF on upcycling polymer materials and developing a solid-state recycling platform for polyurethane foams.Some support1 report
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Low water levels on the Rhine are causing production disruptions for chemical companies like BASF and LyondellBasell in Cologne.Some support2 reports
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BASF opened a new performance lab in Mumbai on August 18, 2026.Some support1 report
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BASF is described as a large foreign investor in China, with the event also noting Zhu Rongji's reforms and the involvement of Primavera Capital Group.Some support1 report
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BASF provides tools for farm decision-making to Pat Thornton, who farms in the Trent valley in North Lincolnshire.Some support1 report
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Wayne Long met with Canpotex on potash matters and toured with BASF on research, involving discussions on industry and government policy.Some support1 report
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ExxonMobil, BASF, and the global chemical industry are facing severe market challenges, including capacity cuts and downturn due to overcapacity.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Limburgerhof is investing in a Climate Center at its headquarters, alongside BASF.Some support4 reports
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Dwindling river flows in the Danube threaten power plant operation and force industries to seek alternative transport.Some support2 reports
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Elia is establishing a high-voltage power line in Antwerp, connecting to Zeeland, to supply power to companies like BASF.Some support1 report
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SCS Global Services helps companies navigate CBAM regulations, while Elena Schmidt joins the firm and advises on ICAO CORSIA and Biomass Balance Standards with BASF.Some support2 reports
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A new focus on the competitive sustainable coatings market involving BASF and Jotun, with Felix Lauterbach managing sustainability for BASF coatings.Some support1 report
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BASF is involved in the plastic circular economy, employing researchers who are leading plastic circularity programs.Some support1 report
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Hoechst and BASF dominate the synthetic dye industry, facing shifts in Indian market demand due to the current political climate.Some support1 report
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BASF is providing solutions for the growing canola market, having conducted trials in the Northern Great Plains.Some support2 reports
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BASF advances low-carbon operations in Guangdong and supports the green transformation of Chinese companies.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Low water levels in the Rhine river are disrupting vital supply chains, impacting Europe's largest economy and overall growth forecasts.Well supported13 reports
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A levy has been placed on manufacturers to fund the development of gas reserves in Germany.Some support4 reports
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BASF's Care Chemicals division is managing responsible sourcing of renewable raw materials and engaging in sustainable farming projects in Asia.Some support1 report
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BASF and Coolblue are utilizing a system for digital twin development and demand forecasting.Some support1 report
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Lou Jianfeng holds degrees from both Zhejiang University and MIT, and he spent over two decades at BASF, having started his career at Arkema in 1998.Some support1 report
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What's reaching BASF
Events traced to BASF, step by step, newest first- Pipeline fire in Russia may raise input costs for BASFPipeline fire in Russia may raise input costs for BASFPossible
- Jotun's new studio may intensify coatings competition for BASFJotun's expanded presence in the Philippines intensifies coatings market competition for BASF.Possible
- Low Rhine water may disrupt BASF's raw material supply chainLow Rhine water may disrupt BASF's raw material supply chainPossible
Explainers that pass through BASF
BASF is a step on the way to someone elseAround BASF this week
News at the entities that move BASF most-
Rhine StructuralWageningen University & Research ranked the Rhine among the most plastic-polluted rivers, noting its high plastic retention.Moves BASF
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FDA StructuralThe FDA approved Miplyffa for the treatment of Niemann-Pick disease.Moves BASF
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Donald Trump OperationalNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves BASF
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South America OperationalYouth movements in Europe and South America are denouncing corruption and high cost of living.Moves BASF
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Toyota StructuralPolicy shifts are driving increased demand for electric vehicles, with Toyota currently dominating the overall vehicle park.Moves BASF
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Northwestern University TransactionalNylaNova, a spinoff from Northwestern University, partners with Nylene to supply recycled caprolactam.Moves BASF
Connections
The 40 strongest of 315, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik Structural
Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik is the original company from which BASF originated.
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Markus Kamieth Structural
Markus Kamieth serves as the Chief Executive Officer of BASF.
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Engelhard Structural
BASF structurally owns Engelhard following an acquisition completed in 2006.
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Ludwigshafen Structural
BASF operates a major, modernized global headquarters and production plant within the city limits of Ludwigshafen.
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Rhine Structural
BASF's production and logistics are situated along the Rhine and are dependent on its operational status.
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Kaub Structural
Restrictions originating at Kaub directly affect the steam cracker operations of BASF.
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Mary Kurian Structural
Mary Kurian holds a formal board appointment as an Executive Director within the governance structure of BASF.
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Toyota Structural
BASF functions as a strategic supplier and partner, providing specialized materials and expertise for Toyota's vehicle programs.
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L&L Products Structural
BASF provides Ultramid material to L&L Products, establishing a structural supply chain dependency.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump's administration policies and industry lobbying actively influence BASF's operations and market performance.
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Northwestern University Transactional
Northwestern University and BASF are engaged in a collaborative research partnership focused on upcycling polymer materials.
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Sinopec Operational
Sinopec and BASF are actively collaborating on mutual recognition of carbon footprint accounting standards and joint studies on CCUS cluster development.
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FDA Structural
The FDA regulates the market entry of chemical products, including those manufactured by BASF.
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Lanxess Operational
Both Lanxess and BASF are key competitors and market dominators in the Antioxidant BHT Market.
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Felix Lauterbach Structural
Felix Lauterbach is employed by BASF and is responsible for managing the sustainability function related to the company's coatings.
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Elena Schmidt Transactional
Elena Schmidt led the development of the Biomass Balance Standard in collaboration with BASF.
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Google Structural
BASF utilizes Google's systems for digital twin development, creating a functional dependency.
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Tri-County Technical College Operational
A partnership exists where Tri-County Technical College functions as a skilled talent pipeline provider for the global corporation BASF.
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Goldman Sachs Operational
GS is actively coordinating with BASF as part of the IPO preparation process.
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ExxonMobil Operational
Both companies are major global chemical producers that actively compete in markets like polyolefins and low-carbon ammonia.
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South America Operational
Economic pressure in South America caused a decline in BASF's sales.
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Donghai Island Structural
BASF has established a massive, integrated industrial complex on Donghai Island, making its operations dependent on the location.
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Calgary Transactional
BASF established its new corporate headquarters in Calgary as of September 1930.
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Daikin Operational
Both Daikin and BASF are major market players engaged in direct competition as significant manufacturers of PFAS chemicals.
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Gujarat Transactional
BASF secured a land parcel in Gujarat for its MDI production complex.
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Yeosu Structural
BASF maintains ongoing production facilities within the Yeosu location.
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Geismar Operational
The entities are currently involved in commissioning a joint $1 billion MDI expansion project.
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Europe Shared context
BASF conducts its industrial operations within Europe, which provides the geographical and economic context for its activities.
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Bernhard von Vacano Structural
A is a researcher employed by BASF, contributing to plastic circularity programs.
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BAYER Operational
Bayer and BASF are active competitors and shared participants in the agricultural supply chain.
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LyondellBasell Operational
LyondellBasell and BASF are direct competitors in the Polypropylene Glycol and Propylene Oxide markets.
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Limburgerhof Shared context
BASF operates its headquarters and invests in Limburgerhof.
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Jotun Operational
Jotun and BASF actively compete in the sustainable coatings market.
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Microsoft Operational
The two companies are observed to compete in the market, specifically regarding the performance of their respective products.
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Fuchs Operational
Fuchs and BASF engage in both partnerships for specific industries and direct competition in the materials sector.
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Central Europe Shared context
BASF operates within the logistical and economic context of Central Europe, making the region a critical operational backdrop for the company's activities.
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Syngenta Operational
Syngenta and BASF are active competitors in the biopesticides market, with BASF monitoring Syngenta's stock ambitions.
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Louisiana Art & Science Museum Transactional
BASF hosts a kids' lab event at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
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Korea Operational
BASF utilizes Korea as a major production base, exporting a significant portion of its output from the country.
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International Rice Research Institute Operational
IRRI and BASF collaborated on the launch of Phase 2 of Optima research.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
5 events- Stellantis is utilizing next-generation composite tunnel reinforcement, supported by collaborations involving BASF and L&L Products.
- BASF sponsored the NAMA Trends in Agriculture & NAFB Convention in Kansas City.
- Azerbaijani companies are exporting products to the Balkans and Kazakhstan, while BASF supplies raw materials to a factory in Aghdam Industrial Park.
- Bayer and BASF varieties used in affected crops are failing, impacting the shared agricultural supply chain.
- BASF exports over half of its production from Korea, highlighting Korea as a manufacturing model amid European industrial concerns.
October 2026
10 events- Fuchs and BASF, both materials companies, are being compared in the market.
- BASF and Highsun Holding Group are exploring a joint venture across the polyamide 6 value chain.
- Toyota and Engel designed a 12,000-ton press, while BASF supplies impact-modified PA6 resin for Toyota's truck bed.
- IRRI and BASF launched Phase 2 of Optima research on October 1, 2026.
- Citigroup reissued a buy rating on shares of BASF on October 14, 2026.
- BASF has established its North American headquarters near Florham Park.
- BASF has established itself as a key partner and customer of D-Wave Quantum.
- BASF is providing agricultural and crop solutions to growers in the Baltics and Austria.
- BASF presented new varieties designed to adapt to changing growing conditions.
- Bayer's stock growth is compared to BASF's, and Bill Anderson is confirmed as CEO of Bayer.
September 2026
16 events- ChemSec reports on production decisions made by BASF, noting that both companies are major PFAS manufacturers.
- The chemical industry, including Bayer and BASF, is contending with competition from China while utilizing the Rhine as a vital link to global European markets.
- BASF products perform well in Iowa.
- BASF is commissioning a $1 billion MDI expansion project while evaluating investments to maintain and expand its global production footprint in Europe and Asia.
- BASF acquired the business of Engelhard in 2006.
- Deutsche Post AG and BASF are utilizing Bahrain's infrastructure for regional logistics and manufacturing.
- BASF is evaluating investment in India and has secured a land parcel in Gujarat.
- German manufacturers, including BASF, are closing plants amid a focus on rearmament in Europe.
- Goldman Sachs, BASF, and Deutsche Bank have been mandated as Global Coordinators for an upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO).
- BASF established a new production complex in Ludwigshafen to provide long-term industrial packaging supply.
- Major chemical producers ExxonMobil and BASF are citing the Middle East conflict as the cause of chemical and feedstock supply shortages impacting their operations.
- DuPont and BASF are facing contamination lawsuits in New Hampshire.
- BASF is supplying Durasorb technology and materials to Cheniere Energy, Inc.
- BASF filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Apple Inc. on September 3, 2026.
- Sinopec, BASF, and Shell are involved in a joint study concerning an open-access Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) cluster.
- BASF and Kemira Oyj are being compared as materials companies.
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August 2026
12 events- Research Solutions, a service provider, is currently serving companies including Scite, L'Oréal, BASF, and Bayer.
- Northwestern University collaborated with BASF on upcycling polymer materials and developing a solid-state recycling platform for polyurethane foams.
- Low water levels on the Rhine are causing production disruptions for chemical companies like BASF and LyondellBasell in Cologne.
- BASF opened a new performance lab in Mumbai on August 18, 2026.
- BASF is described as a large foreign investor in China, with the event also noting Zhu Rongji's reforms and the involvement of Primavera Capital Group.
- BASF provides tools for farm decision-making to Pat Thornton, who farms in the Trent valley in North Lincolnshire.
- Wayne Long met with Canpotex on potash matters and toured with BASF on research, involving discussions on industry and government policy.
- Limburgerhof is investing in a Climate Center at its headquarters, alongside BASF.
- Dwindling river flows in the Danube threaten power plant operation and force industries to seek alternative transport.
- Elia is establishing a high-voltage power line in Antwerp, connecting to Zeeland, to supply power to companies like BASF.
- SCS Global Services helps companies navigate CBAM regulations, while Elena Schmidt joins the firm and advises on ICAO CORSIA and Biomass Balance Standards with BASF.
- A new focus on the competitive sustainable coatings market involving BASF and Jotun, with Felix Lauterbach managing sustainability for BASF coatings.
July 2026
10 events- Drought threatens industrial production in western Europe, impacting major companies like BASF.
- BASF's global operations are centered in Ludwigshafen, where the company originated as Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik.
- ExxonMobil, BASF, and the global chemical industry are facing severe market challenges, including capacity cuts and downturn due to overcapacity.
- BASF is involved in the plastic circular economy, employing researchers who are leading plastic circularity programs.
- Hoechst and BASF dominate the synthetic dye industry, facing shifts in Indian market demand due to the current political climate.
- Low water levels in the Rhine river are disrupting vital supply chains, impacting Europe's largest economy and overall growth forecasts.
- A levy has been placed on manufacturers to fund the development of gas reserves in Germany.
- BASF's Care Chemicals division is managing responsible sourcing of renewable raw materials and engaging in sustainable farming projects in Asia.
- BASF and Coolblue are utilizing a system for digital twin development and demand forecasting.
- Lou Jianfeng holds degrees from both Zhejiang University and MIT, and he spent over two decades at BASF, having started his career at Arkema in 1998.
June 2026
7 events- DuPont, BASF, SAKATA SEED CORPORATION, and Syngenta are identified as key players in the market.
- A market report profiled major industry players, including Corteva, BASF, and FMC Corporation.
- BASF operates through its North American business unit.
- Standard Lithium appointed David Park as CEO and Director, while Michael Lutgring joined as General Counsel. The company is also linked to a divestiture involving BASF.
- Sinopec and BASF achieved mutual recognition on carbon footprint accounting to deepen green cooperation in Europe.
- BASF is providing solutions for the growing canola market, having conducted trials in the Northern Great Plains.
- BASF advances low-carbon operations in Guangdong and supports the green transformation of Chinese companies.