Who we are
Innovate with us!
At BASF, we strive to find solutions to the global challenges we face on a daily basis. This objective requires thinking outside the box and seeking integrated results. Collaboration is key in creating solutions. To achieve this goal, we consistently join forces with experts from different sectors with diverse backgrounds and a broad variety of know-how. With that in mind, we invite you to innovate with us!
Join us in our efforts to innovate for a sustainable future: we welcome you to bring in your expertise to help with our ongoing challenges. In our open collaborations, you may find a perfect match with your profile. Take initiative and get in touch with us.
Ongoing Challenges
Open Collaboration
While the world’s population and the resulting demands continue to grow, the planet’s resources are limited. Chemistry is an enabler; it provides solutions for current and future societal needs. To find the best solutions, we collaborate with excellent minds from start-ups, industry and academia.
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Cellasto® invests €60 million to establish a second plant in China
Shanghai, China – April 14, 2025 – Cellasto®, the world leader in Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) components, is investing roughly €60 million to establish a second plant in Shanghai, China. This production expansion aims to capitalize on China’s booming electric vehicle market. The new facility will feature advanced mold lines, resulting in a capacity increase of nearly 70%, with operations expected to start in 2027. A commencement ceremony was held on April 14th to celebrate this expansion.
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This News Release is only available in English.
BASF Coatings sets new standard in end-to-end digital color solutions for body shops with Refinity®
In its cloud-based platform Refinity, BASF Coatings consolidates a comprehensive suite of digital business solutions for the automotive refinish industry, ensuring body shops worldwide can embrace sustainable digitalization with confidence. With the latest launch of a new color innovation and additional features, automotive refinish customers get access to the most advanced digital color experience, as well as business and training solutions seamlessly.
in-cosmetics Global 2025: BASF's Personal Care business wins BSB Innovation Prizes and Supplier Award
Amsterdam, Netherlands – April 9, 2025 – During in-cosmetics Global in Amsterdam, BASF's Personal Care business unit received three Innovation Prizes from the German consulting agency BSB. At the same time, the company was named the most popular supplier ranked by product searches on SpecialChem. The platform provides access to a free industry product database of cosmetic and personal care ingredients. “It’s an honor to be recognized for our commitment to developing and delivering cutting-edge, sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and consumers worldwide. This recognition fuels our passion to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the personal care industry,” said Peter Weinert, Vice President, Business Management Personal Care Europe, Middle East, and Africa at BASF.
This News Release is only available in English.
This News Release is only available in English.
BASF Coatings recognized as 2024 Supplier of the Year winner by General Motors
General Motors presented BASF Coatings with a 2024 Supplier of the Year Award at GM’s 33rd annual Supplier of the Year event in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Auto Shanghai 2025: trinamiX showcases premium health and safety features for drivers and passengers
Ludwigshafen, Germany, April 8th, 2025 – trinamiX will present the Invisible Biometric Sensing Display at Auto Shanghai 2025. It detects occupants and tracks their vital signs using a camera and a laser dot projector installed behind the dashboard display. The technology supports a wide range of safety and comfort functions and works through an OLED screen, meaning it is completely invisible to the naked eye. The intelligent display solution, developed in collaboration with trinamiX’s partner Continental Automotive (UX), has been recognized as a 2025 CES Innovation Award Honoree in the "Vehicle Tech and Advanced Mobility" category.
This News Release is only available in English.
This News Release is only available in English.