BASF presents innovative products and technologies for a wide variety of industriesTripleS method transparently evaluates the sustainability of product portfolioSales generated with products launched on the market in the past five years that stem from R&D activities increased in 2022 to around €12 billion
Investment in the high double-digit million euro rangeStrengthening the portfolio of biological and biotechnology-based crop protection productsFurther step in the transformation of production processes in Ludwigshafen
BASF and IRRI to study multiple options to enhance climate smart farming and improve carbon intensity in rice systemsResearch collaboration for multiple seasons in Laguna, Philippines
Over 7,000 farmers are now certified by the implementation program, individual farmer yield has increased substantially.Over 7,000 hectares of generally semi-arid land are now repeatedly farmed according to the SuCCESS sustainability code.The partners now commit to a third phase for the world’s first sustainable castor program.
Increasing digital platform connectivity options for farmersImproving access to precise agronomic insights and recommendationsHelping farmers optimize digital technology use for better crop production
Responsible Sourcing Report extends former Palm Progress ReportReport describes journey to sustainable renewables for BASF’s Care Chemicals divisionProtecting natural resources and empowering people along the value chain
06 November 2023 – Ludwigshafen, Germany. trinamiX, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopy solutions and subsidiary of BASF SE, will present its innovative technology for on-the-spot nutritional analysis of crops at this year’s Agritechnica, a key trade fair for agricultural machinery taking place in Hanover, Germany. The portable solution combines a robust handheld device with an intuitive mobile app and web-based portal to support farmers, consultants, and mill operators to track the quality of their products at any stage of the process and at any location. This way, samples can be analyzed directly in the field, after harvest or during production without sending them to the lab. trinamiX Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solution covers a broad range of crops, including various types of cereals, oilseed, expeller meals, extraction meals and byproducts. Within seconds, users receive nutritional information about moisture, protein, fat, and fiber, among others. These insights help improve decision making at critical process steps in agriculture, feed, and food production management. Farmers, for example, can now better determine the ideal harvest time of their crops, improve their storage method as well as decide on the right selling time and pricing. Mills are equipped with a flexible tool to perform quality checks wherever raw materials and feed ingredients are moved, processed, and prepared for shipment. “As a first-time exhibitor at Agritechnica, we are thrilled to showcase how trinamiX is taking a powerful technology out of the lab and into the field, offering a portable solution that is easy-to-use and affordable,” says Nils Mohmeyer, Director IR Sensing & Spectroscopy Solutions Business at trinamiX. “After having already built a successful track record of enhancing the quality and efficiency at farms with mobile feed analysis, we are now looking forward to highlighting our offering for the crop industry.” From November 12-18, trinamiX welcomes visitors of Agritechnica to experience demos of the solution at booth H23 in hall 6. More information can be found here: https://trinamixsensing.com/crops
Dilovasi, Turkey – August 15, 2023 – BASF is set to double its production capacity for water-soluble dispersants based on acrylic acid at its Dilovasi, Turkey location with the introduction of a new production plant. This investment aims to support BASF’s customers in the detergent, cleaning and chemical processing industry across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The additional capacities are expected to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2023. In 2020, BASF had already taken steps to enhance flexibility and expand its production plant for water-soluble dispersants and other functional additives at the Ludwigshafen site. Soeren Hildebrandt, Senior Vice President Home Care, I&I and Industrial Formulators Europe at BASF, commented: "Through this additional investment at our Dilovasi site, we are addressing the rising demand for these products for modern formulations. The capacity expansion will especially benefit our European customers, supporting them in their growth while providing them with even more flexible and reliable supply options." These water-soluble dispersants and functional additives are marketed by BASF’s Care Chemicals operating division under the brand Sokalan® and have a wide range of applications. Sokalan® PA and Sokalan® CP grades facilitate dirt removal, disperse dissolved dirt in water and prevent lime deposits on laundry, dishes and in washing machines and dishwashers. Additionally, they find use in various technical processes to prevent fouling. The latest class of products in the Sokalan® range is represented by Sokalan® NR grades, which are highly effective mineral dispersing agents because of their narrow molecular weight distribution and are optimized for the hydrophilization of pulp fibers.
