BASF to expand production capacity for alkyl polyglucosides in Cincinnati, Ohio

• New site extension in Cincinnati, to meet rising local demand for bio-based and biodegradable surfactants
• Strong commitment to strengthening regional production footprint
• Additional production capacities to be available in 2025

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, June 6, 2023 – BASF will expand its global alkyl polyglucosides (BASF’s APG^®s) production capacity with the expansion of its site in Cincinnati, Ohio. This investment will strengthen the production footprint in the US and allow BASF to continue supporting the growth of its North American APG customers with local supply points and reduced cross-regional volume flows. The additional capacities are expected to come on stream in 2025.

“With this investment, we will solidify our position as a leading supplier of APGs in all relevant industries,” said Mary Kurian, President Care Chemicals. “Both our customers and consumers around the world are aware of the importance of sustainable formulations. At BASF, we are committed to providing sustainable products with strong performance. This expansion will enable the future of bio-based and biodegradable surfactants worldwide by offering diverse applications for personal care and home care, as well as industrial and institutional cleaning and industrial formulations.”

BASF’s APGs are bio-based and readily biodegradable, mild secondary surfactants, derived from 100% natural and renewable feedstocks. Beside the sustainability and superior performance profile, the non-ionic nature of APGs makes the formulation with other surfactants versatile. APGs are widely used in different applications like cosmetic & beauty, home care & household, industrial formulations, and agriculture.

“As the sole producer of APGs in North America, this expansion demonstrates our unwavering commitment to deliver innovative bio-based and biodegradable surfactants to our customers,” said Marcelo Lu, Senior Vice President Care Chemicals, North America. “With this additional capacity we stand ready to help customers reformulate and meet the increasing consumer and regulatory demand for more sustainable solutions across the Care Chemicals portfolio.”

BASF currently produces APGs in Duesseldorf, Germany; Cincinnati, USA; and Jinshan, China. The investment to expand regional production capacities in North America is driven by a growing global demand and complements the existing facilities.

The site in Cincinnati, Ohio, produces an extensive product portfolio for personal care, detergents, and agriculture applications.

“The Cincinnati site is a strategic manufacturing site for BASF Care Chemicals, that continues to support our customers and is dedicated to providing the highest quality ingredients that meet their needs,” said Tasso Rigopoulos, Site Director for BASF in Cincinnati. “This expansion and investment demonstrate our commitment to our employees, our community and our presence in Ohio.”

The expansion of the production site is part of BASF’s long-term growth strategy and how Care Chemicals is addressing future challenges. Sustainability, digitalization, innovation and new approaches to working together are the key cornerstones to Care 360°– Solutions for Sustainable Life.

 

About the Care Chemicals division at BASF

The BASF division Care Chemicals offers a broad range of ingredients for personal care, home care, industrial & institutional cleaning, and technical applications. We are a leading global supplier for the cosmetics industry as well as the detergents and cleaners industry, and support our customers with innovative and sustainable products, solutions and concepts. The division’s high-performance product portfolio includes surfactants, emulsifiers, polymers, emollients, chelating agents, cosmetic active ingredients and UV filters. We have production and development sites in all regions and are expanding our presence in emerging markets. Further information is available online at www.care-chemicals.basf.com.

 

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,000 employees in North America and had sales of $25.7 billion in 2022. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €87.3 billion in 2022. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.