About Us

Setting our sights on the future

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. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future.

Every day, our team members work on developing innovative solutions for customers around the world. Our employees’ passion, imagination, and determination are crucial to our success as a market leader. Whether you are a recent university graduate or an experienced professional, you have great ideas and skills, and BASF is the place to make your mark!

BASF in the U.S.

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, based in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

BASF's operations in the U.S. are diverse and include major chemical manufacturing sites, research and development activities, and the full range of business and support activities including sales and marketing, supply chain operations, and business development as well as support functions like human resources, procurement, and environmental, health and safety. We serve customers in dozens of diverse markets and industries from automotive and construction to agriculture, aerospace, and home and personal care, among others.

Our North American headquarters building is a live demonstration of BASF innovation in action, and is an example of our fundamental commitment to sustainability. Designed to achieve LEED® double Platinum standards, the building features a variety of BASF-enabled construction products that lower energy consumption and increase building life expectancy.

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Experience BASF in 360°

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