Two new BASF recycling processes for polyamide 6 from end-of-life vehicles: depolymerization and solvent-based recycling.Pilot projects with ZF and Pöppelmann demonstrate near-series applications using components for Mercedes-Benz.Contribution to the circular economy: High-quality recyclates instead of incineration - dismantled parts and complex waste streams such as automotive shredder residue (ASR) are turned back into high-quality plastics.
First of its kind rice yield guarantee, “xarvio® HEALTHY FIELDS for RiTA”, tailored for Japanese market and delivered by NEWGREEN“Humus” developed by NEWGREEN partner companiesService supports rice farmers using Dry Direct-Seeding Rice method
Trials conducted together with the International Rice Research Institute testing technologies and interventions for climate-smart riceAlternate wetting and drying, direct seeded rice and improved straw management as promising interventions
Corrosion protection extends durability of metallic products and reduces CO2 emissions.European Corrosion Congress EUROCORR 2025 in September promotes interdisciplinary research to effectively prevent corrosion.BASF conducts research on innovative solutions for corrosion protection, in particular specialized coatings and corrosion inhibitors.
New Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Solution Center in Wyandotte, Michigan expands BASF’s existing network of poloxamers sitesProduction capabilities are unique to industry and enable closer collaboration with customers on product development
#OurPlasticsJourney, a comprehensive roadmap of innovation, circularity and emissions reduction in high-performance plasticsReduced PCF portfolio “rPCF” introduced to the marketNumerous product highlights along the lifecycle of plasticsBASF at K 2025: Hall 5 Booth C21/D21, Messe Düsseldorf, Germany
BASF's Basotect® EcoBalanced has an up to 50% lower CO2 footprint than the respective standard gradesBosig uses Basotect® EcoBalanced to increase the use of renewable raw materials in acoustic applications and to reduce emissions
Body&Paint program based on the highest quality industry standards and sustainable refinish solutionsBASF Coatings will provide expertise and paint innovation to develop body shop network requirements for Toyota Motor EuropeEuropean body shop network will be provided with the premium refinish brands Glasurit® and R-M®
Ultramid® Advanced N3U42G6 with non-halogenated flame retardant increases safety and durability of E&E applicationsExcellent colorability and long-term color stability with pre-colored compound or UL-certified masterbatchesAutomotive supplier KOSTAL Kontakt Systeme uses new BASF polyphthalamide (PPA) in connector for high-current modulesMeet BASF at Battery Show, Stuttgart, booth 10-E110
Eco Impact Assessment tool utilizes a measurement approach based on life cycle assessment Body shops can access reliable data and analytics to drive sustainability topicsThe tool will be implemented in Europe under the Refinity® brand
