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BASF AG |
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BASF AGGerman chemical and plastics manufacturing company. Founded in 1865, BASF (the full German name means “Baden Aniline and Soda Factory”) was part of the chemical cartel IG Farben from 1925 until 1945, when the latter was dissolved by the Allies. Refounded in 1952, BASF expanded operations globally to become one of the world's largest chemical companies. Its products have included oil and natural gas, fertilizers, synthetic fibers, dyes and pigments, inks and printing accessories. BASF sold its pharmaceutical company, Knoll, in 2001 to focus on its chemical businesses. Its headquarters are in Ludwigshafen am Rhein. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| BASF AG in Germany developed its first glass-filled grades of Terblend N ABS/nylon 6 alloy for an interior application on the 2006-2007 GM Opel Zafira Tracker SUV. BASF AG plans to expand its Pharma Solutions business by acquiring the Swiss fine chemicals company Orgamol S. BASF Corporation, the North American affiliate of BASF AG, has completed two northern New Jersey office leases totaling nearly 250,000 s/f, announced Robert Donnelly of Cushman & Wakefield of New Jersey, Inc. |
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