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Aerial view of the BASF production site in Zhanjiang Photo: BASF
Business & Financial News | March 27, 2026

A flagship for chemical production: BASF inaugurates world-scale Verbund site in China

BASF today (March 26, 2026) celebrated the official inauguration of its newly built, world-scale Verbund site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China. Covering an area of around four square kilometers, it is more than a major BASF project in the chemical growth market of China. “Zhanjiang shows what the future of chemistry looks like: efficient, digital and sustainable by design. The site showcases a smart integrated Verbund structure on an industrial scale,” said Dr. Markus Kamieth, CEO of BASF, at the ceremony attended by representatives from government, customers, business partners and employees. 
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Trade News | March 26, 2026

CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF debuts Elastollan® GripTec outsole solution for enhanced grip, design freedom and sustainability

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.
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BASF beliefert bereits interne und externe Kunden mit X3D-Katalysatoren. Hier wird der Reaktor einer chemischen Anlage am BASF-Standort Ludwigshafen befüllt Foto: BASF
Trade News | March 25, 2026

BASF starts up the world’s first production plant for 3D-printed catalysts in Ludwigshafen

BASF today started up the world’s first production plant for catalysts based on X3D® technology at its Ludwigshafen site. With the commissioning of this facility, BASF is scaling the additive manufacturing of catalysts to an industrial level and strengthening its leading role in innovative solutions for the chemical industry.
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March 23, 2026

BASF increases prices for MDI and TDI in East Asia region (excluding Chinese mainland)

March 23, 2026 – With immediate effect, or as contract terms allow, BASF will increase prices for its Lupranate® MDI (Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate) and Lupranate® TDI (Toluene Diisocyanate) by $500 per metric ton in East Asia region (excluding Chinese mainland).
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Trade News | March 11, 2026

CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF collaborates with Niber Technologies on high-performance electrospun innovation based on Freeflex® TPU

At CHINAPLAS 2026, BASF will showcase an outdoor jacket produced in collaboration with Niber Technologies, Pte. Ltd. (Niber Technologies), a leading electrospinning specialist. The jacket incorporates the newly developed Freeflex®E 130, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) based electrospun nano membrane.
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