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Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced is the first dark version of BASF’s established melamine resin foam Basotect®: It combines its excellent acoustic properties with a homogeneous dark color.

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Regional News | November 3, 2025

Into the dark: Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced, the world’s first dark melamine resin foam for stylish sound absorption

BASF is expanding its Basotect® portfolio with Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced, the first dark version of its established melamine resin foam. The industry-first combines the excellent acoustic and safety properties of Basotect® B EcoBalanced with a homogeneous dark color - enabling elegant and visually striking acoustic concepts that complement contemporary color trends. Designed for sound absorption applications in building and construction (B&C), Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced enables customers to differentiate their sound absorption products by combining well-being and safety with design freedom and a reduced CO footprint. The dark melamine resin foam is part of the Basotect® EcoBalanced product family featuring an increased use of renewable feedstock via biomass balance approach and a lower Product Carbon Footprint (PCF).
New electronic grade ammonium hydroxide plant in Ludwigshafen in support of wafer cleaning, etching and other precision processes in semiconductor manufacturing.
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Trade News | Regional News | October 30, 2025

BASF constructs new electronic grade ammonium hydroxide plant in Ludwigshafen

Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 30, 2025BASF today announces the construction of a state-of-the-art Electronic Grade Ammonium Hydroxide (NH4OH EG) plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany, in support of wafer cleaning, etching and other precision processes in semiconductor manufacturing. This critical ultra-pure chemical will support the growth and expansion of semiconductor companies in Europe, ensuring a robust local supply chain for the production of advanced chips.
Regional News | October 28, 2025

Changes to BASF’s Board of Executive Directors

The Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE is continuing to further develop the strategic direction of the company in line with its “Winning Ways” strategy. This includes the setup of the Board of Executive Directors. The Supervisory Board of BASF SE today, October 28, 2025, appointed Dr. Mary Kurian (48) and Dr. Livio Tedeschi (54) as members of the Board of Executive Directors effective May 1, 2026. At the same time, Michael Heinz (61) will retire as planned.
 
Regional News | October 23, 2025

Change in leadership at BASF communications

Dr. Nina Schwab-Hautzinger, Head of Corporate Communications & Government Relations, will leave BASF effective January 31, 2026, to take on a new professional opportunity. The company will announce the successor in due course.
Thanks to BASF’s specialty plastic Ultrason®, the frames in Stargate Hydrogen’s AWE stacks are large, robust, and durable.
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Regional News | September 11, 2025

Stargate Hydrogen uses BASF’s Ultrason® for lightweight and durable frames in its Stellar electrolyzer stacks

The electrolyzer manufacturer Stargate Hydrogen, Estonia, is now using BASF’s Ultrason® to manufacture the frames in its stacks used for alkaline water electrolyzers (AWE). The polysulfone (PSU) Ultrason® S replaces metals such as nickel, resulting in significantly lighter stacks. This substitution is possible because BASF’s high-performance thermoplastic offers high temperature and chemical resistance also in harsh alkaline conditions. It can withstand high stack pressures due to excellent compression strength. As Ultrason® can be injection-molded, it provides greater design flexibility for easier functional integration than metal. The collaboration between Stargate Hydrogen and BASF has yielded an exceptional result: the pressurized stacks of the Stellar series are designed for long operational lifespans, supporting reliable hydrogen production, and reducing downtime and maintenance costs. This durability enhances the economic feasibility of green hydrogen production, making it a cost-effective solution.