BASF Starts Sustainable Sovermol Production in India

German chemical company BASF has started producing its first bio-based polyol, Sovermol®, at its Mangalore site in India. The product meets the increasing demand for eco-friendly solutions in various industries, such as New Energy Vehicles (NEV), windmills, flooring, and protective industrial coatings in the Asia Pacific region. The Sovermol production facility is operational after comprehensive … Read more

BASF breaks ground on Polyurethane Laboratory in India

BASF broke ground on its new Polyurethane Application Development Laboratory in Mumbai, India. The new lab will house state-of-the-art applications equipment in an approximately 2,000 sq meter space. To be inaugurated in 2024, the lab will strengthen collaboration with Indian customers from high-growth industries, including consumer appliances, construction, footwear, furniture, and transportation. It will offer … Read more

BASF India Doubles Dispersions Capacity at its Site in Dahej

BASF India Ltd., completed the installation and start-up of a state-of-the-art acrylic dispersions production line in Dahej, India, serving the coatings, construction, adhesives, and paper industries for the South Asian markets. BASF began production of polymer dispersions in Dahej, India in October 2014, and this additional production line will almost double its capacity. BASF is … Read more

BASF to Expand its Polyamide Production Capacity in India

BASF India Limited will expand the production capacity of its Ultramid polyamide grades to meet increasing market demand. The increased capacity at BASF’s production site in Panoli, Gujarat, will be available in Q4 2022. “The additional capacity reaffirms our dedication to being our customers’ supplier of choice for polyamidesand will help us meet the rapidly … Read more

BASF India Ltd Approves Acquisition of BASF Performance Polyamides

BASF India Limited’s Board of Directors have approved the acquisition of 100% stake by the Company in BASF Performance Polyamides from BASF Nederland B.V. and BASF SE. The deal consideration amount is not exceeding Rs 305 crores ($40.6 million), including adjustments, if any, at arm’s length basis, subject to the approval of the shareholders of … Read more