Where are BASF plants located?

The cornerstones of BASF’s presence in the important North American chemical market are the sites in Geismar, Louisiana and Freeport, Texas, both of which operate according to the Verbund principle. These sites are further strengthened by the steam cracker in Port Arthur, Texas.

What does BASF stand for?

Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik
BASF is an acronym that stands for Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik, which is German for Baden Aniline and Soda Factory. Germany’s largest chemical company was founded by Friedrich Engelhorn in 1865.

Who is BASF owned by?

75% of the BASF shares are held by institutional investors (BlackRock more than 5%). 36% of the shares are held in Germany, 11% in the UK and 17% in the U.S.

What is BASF known for?

At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world’s leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.

How many BASF locations are there?

We operate six Verbund sites as well as 361 additional production sites in more than 90 countries. We create chemistry – around the globe.

Is BASF the biggest chemical company in the world?

2020 chemical sales: $67.5 billion. For the second year in a row, BASF leads the Global Top 50 as the world’s largest chemical maker.

Is BASF good place to work?

BASF is great with safety and benefits. The pay is decent but could be better. Management is probably the biggest let down at this place. I would recommend working here if you do not have a family at home and can be there no matter the situation.

Which country is the world’s largest chemical manufacturer?

The remaining quarter of global chemical sales were generated mainly by emerging countries in Asia, including the Middle East. With €1,547 billion in 2020, China is the largest chemicals producer in the world, contributing 44.6% of global chemical sales in 2020.

Which country has best chemical industry?

USA: The United States of America is the world’s leading country in the production of chemical products.

Which country is world’s largest chemical manufacturer?

What is the BASF R&D expansion in Shanghai?

The €90 million expansion consists of an additional regional research and development (R&D) building and auxiliary facilities and has completed by the end of 2015. BASF also operates a growing number of facilities in the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park in Caojing.

Why BASF Pudong site?

Established in 2000, BASF Pudong site is BASF’s first wholly-owned production site in Greater China. It is the home to BASF Greater China headquarters and Innovation Campus Asia Pacific since 2012.

What’s new at BASF R&D?

Other R&D successes include Acronal ® EDGE 7686, a breakthrough polymer technology for exterior wall coatings. Coatings made with this polymer have outstanding color durability and high dirt pick-up resistance, which help to keep buildings looking new for longer. BASF has been a committed partner to Greater China since 1885.

Where is BASF Innovation Campus Asia Pacific?

In the same year, BASF broke ground on the second phase of its Innovation Campus Asia Pacific at its Pudong site in Shanghai, China in July. The €90 million expansion consists of an additional regional research and development (R&D) building and auxiliary facilities and has completed by the end of 2015.