BASF expands coating additive production scale in China – UV absorber manufacturer

● The new production capacity focuses on using advanced manufacturing technology to produce high-quality products

● Expanding production to provide more support for the growing market in the Asia-Pacific region, covering application areas such as coatings, adhesives, printing and packaging

● Shorten transportation distance and delivery time, provide customers with more flexibility while reducing carbon emissions

November 19, 2020 – BASF’s wholly-owned production base in Nanjing, China, recently expanded its production scale and increased its advanced additive production capacity. The expanded equipment will use advanced technology to help BASF successfully achieve localized production of polymer dispersants, leveling agents and other additives in the Asian market.

Dr. Claus Dallner, Vice President Global Business Management Functional Additives and Formulation Additives, BASF, said: “The demand for additives in the Asia-Pacific region is growing rapidly. We have advanced production facilities in the region to support market development. The need is critical. Our investments in the Asia-Pacific region will help BASF continue to strengthen its technological capabilities to better support customers and grow with them.”

Dr. Stephan Kothrade, President and Chairman of BASF Greater China, said: “This expansion demonstrates our commitment to further strengthen local production and ensure that we can respond quickly to growing market demand. Our customers will benefit from BASF’s continuously strengthened local production capabilities, efficient operations and reliable supply.”

BASF’s Nanjing site is strategically located to serve customers in various end-use industries, including coatings, adhesives, printing and composite materials. This equipment expansion will not only help customers and suppliers shorten delivery times and simplify logistics processes, but also reduce carbon emissions. BASF has always attached great importance to sustainable innovation and development, using the most advanced automation technology to improve operational efficiency and ensure production safety. BASF’s Nanjing site has been in operation since 2013 and produces additives for Asian customers. The base has achieved zero wastewater discharge, and waste gas emissions also comply with increasingly stringent domestic environmental protection requirements

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