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The article features Kurt Bock, the new chairman of German chemical company Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (BASF) as of June 2011. It notes that BASF has 400 production sites and subsidiaries in more than 80 countries. After finishing a business administration degree at university followed by a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in economics, Bock joined BASF in 1985. It also discusses the complex range of businesses managed under BASF, at which Bock claims they are successful.

Reports on the acceleration in research and development (R&D) in surface modification among specialty chemical makers serving consumer product companies. Efforts of home and fabric care companies to keep their competitive edge; Active research in controlled delivery of fragrance and active ingredients for heavy-duty laundry detergents; Efforts of firms to adopt their cleaning chemistry to lower priced products sold in the developing world; R&D strategies of Procter & Gamble, Clorox, Henkel and BASF.

The article reports specialty chemical companies BASF SE with 49 percent and a private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC, with 51 percent entered into a business partnership to create a new water and paper chemical company in the area named as Solenis with the aim of increasing profits.

The article announces appointment of Martin Brudermüller as chairman at BASF SE.

The article reports that chemical company BASF is participating in series B funding round for Provivi, which is developing pheromones for pest control, and series B financing round in developer of additives and coatings NBD Nanotechnologies.

The article informs that chemical firm BASF's Huntsville, Alabama facility has produced its 400 millionth catalytic catalytic converter which is seen as a major milestone; and mentions that the first catalytic converters, which reduce emissions from auto exhaust were installed on automobiles.

The article informs that BASF and Ergon has announced to collaborate to create a new bicycle seat with thermoplastic polyurethane.

The article reports on the acquisition of Innofil3D, a Dutch producer of filaments used in three-dimensional printing, by chemical company BASF.

The article reports that chemical company BASF is to spend 450 million dollars to establish battery cathode material manufacturing plants in Europe.

The article reports that chemical company BASF SE will spend about 225 million dollars to increase its capacity for the bulk analgesic ibuprofen.

The article reports on a partnership between chemical firm BASF and Landa Labs to bring nanopigment technology of Landa to the automotive coatings industry; and mentions efforts of BASF to bring the process to automobile coatings and to create paints with higher intensity.

The article reports that chemicals company BASF is promoting use of renewable resources such as biogas or biobased liquids by adding to its products such as basic chemical feedstock stream.

The article reports on the findings of an investigation conducted following the explosion at the headquarters of German chemical company BASF SE on October 17, 2016 wherein the leaking of butylene mixture from a cut pipeline has been suspected to ignite the explosion.

The article presents information on the annual meeting and industry convention of the American Cleaning Institute that was held in Orlando, Florida in January 2014 which focused on the new technologies. Topics discussed include synthetic polymers, views of Dirk Buengel, head of care chemicals business of chemical firm BASF SE, on the safety in using polymers, launch of customers to Repel-OTex PB1 polymer by chemical firm Solvay SA, and release of Noverite 100, an acrylicurethane copolymer.

The article reports that Cognis, a German manufacturer of specialty chemicals, will be integrated into the care chemicals division of BASF. Gabriel Tanbourgi, head of care chemicals division at BASF, initiated the acquisition of Cognis for 4 billion U.S. dollars, including debt and pension obligations. Tanbourgi's plans for the merged personal care operation are discussed, including not using the Cognis name and relying on Dirk Bungel, senior vice president of BASF's care chemicals business, to move the combined operation forward.

The article focuses on the development of aerogel insulation. Developed in the late 1920s by Samuel Stephens Kistler, aerogel is deemed to be realizing its commercial potential with the announcement by BASF that it is investing in Aspen Aerogels, one of the only two companies that commercially manufacture aerogel and a 60% increase in the aerogel sales of Cabot Corp. in fiscal year 2010. Considered the lightest and best-insulating solid in the world, aerogel manufacture was hindered by the danger and cost associated with it.

The article reports on the expansion of synthetic menthol producers worldwide. BASF plans to construct the world's largest menthol plant while Symrise intends to double its production capacity for menthol. Among the markets being targeted by both companies are oral care, flavors, cosmetics as well as the tobacco industry. It is viewed that the two German firms are following the lead of Japan's Takasago, which is ranked as the number two synthetic menthol maker. The pre-expansion capacity of Symrise is expected to reach between 3,000-3,600 metric tons.

The article focuses on German chemical company Grillo-Werke's direct combination of methane and sulfur trioxide to make methanesulfonic acid (MSA). Topics include the methane's limited reactivity, reaction temperature, and statement of chemical company BASF regarding the applicability of MSA. Also mentioned are the biodegradability of MSA, direct sulfonation and oxidation of methane.

The article reports on the move of chemical companies including TurboBeads and BASF AG in adding chemistry to extend the utility of magnetics. According to Robert Grass of TurboBeads, the company is working on two technological advances including a technique for coating cobalt, iron, and magnetic metals with a graphene-like carbon layer. It talks on the carbonyl iron powder developed by BASF, as well as its agreement with Delta Electronics to create magnetocaloric technology for cooling systems.

Describes the value-based strategy instituted by Walter Gramlich, head of the intermediates division of chemical firm BASF. Division's response to a corporate strategy program called BASF 2015 that chief executive officer Jurgen Humbrecht launched in May 2003; Important role of the intermediates division in BASF; Division's analysis which of the customers to continue to serve directly, which to transfer to distributors and which to pass altogether to competitors; Aim to increase the scope of the division beyond the commodity diols and amines for which it is best known.

Focuses on BASF's signing of an agreement with Brazil's state-owned oil and gas firm Petrobras to study construction of an acrylic acid plant. Projected capacity of the plant; Blow to two other parties' goal of building South America's first big acrylic acid plant; Issue of access to propylene.

Reports on plans by BASF Corporation, the North American subsidiary of BASF AG in Ludwigshafen, Germany, to invest in expansions and plants that capitalize on Verbund, a strategy of total integration launched by BASF AG. Amount of money BASF Corp., will invest; Information on BASF's share in a joint-venture with Fina, in Port Arthur, Texas; Description of BASF Verbund strategy; Financial information on BASF Corp. INSET: Sticking points on Mexican investment.

The article informs that German-based chemical company BASF SE has established a research and development (R&D) initiative with three universities of Massachusetts to enhance its research value in the U.S. It informs about the universities that have collaborated with the company which include Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Massachusetts. It mentions that the main aim of the initiative is in development of polymers and nano biomaterials.

The article discusses about BASF wine cellar chief sommelier Bernhard Wolff and his role in expanding the company. Wolff manages the wine cellar, which holds 1 million bottles of wine, where he and BASF colleague Katja Schweder have conducted about 450 wine-tasting events annually for BASF workers, clients, and local groups. The BASF wine cellar provides 0.01 percent of the 100 billion dollars worth of overall sales and is operated by 20 workers.

The article reports on the collaboration between DyStar and RedElect Technologie in improving the environmental profile of indigo. Indigo is renowned as the dye used to color denim for blue jeans. German chemical maker BASF became the first company to produce synthetic indigo on an industrial scale in 1897. DyStar and RedElec anticipate interest in the use of electrochemistry in eliminating the reducing agent in indigo dye production.

The article reports on a joint venture between chemical companies BASF and Ineos.

The article reports that German pigment manufacturing company BASF SE plans to reduce about 500 workers in its pigment production and shut down six plants in 2010 to consolidate its worldwide pigment business.

The article focuses on the business performance of chemical firm BASF AG in Germany. It states that the firm dropped its sales to 19% in 2009, while its earnings were only half of what it earned in 2008. It mentions that the company recovered in 2010 due to the demand in chemical output. Moreover, the company expects that its global industrial production will grow by 5%. It also tells that other chemical firms including Kemira and DSM plan to cut their cost to increase the earnings.

The article discusses the economic condition of the chemical industry in Europe. It notes that executives of companies announced with optimism their earnings for the third quarter of 2009. An overview of the earnings trend of various companies including Bayer AG, BASF AG, and Merck & Co. Inc. is included. Moreover, stock analysts are impressed with the reported earnings and suggest that the worst in the economy is falling behind them.

The article reports on the Patent Asset Index launched by PatentSight. It notes that the firm's Patent Asset Index, which is being backed by BASF SE and Dow Chemical Co., seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of corporate research and development by assessing metrics such as number of patents filed and global patent coverage. Meanwhile, it cites the result of Patent Board's assessment in which DuPont ranks as the leader of patent strength while BASF and Dow ranked second and third, respectively.

The article reports that Swiss specialty chemical maker Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp. has agreed to be purchased by chemical company BASF. The purchase sale, approximately $5.5 billion including debt and pensions obligations, will end conflict between Ciba and investors over the future of the company and its chairman, Armin Meyer.

The article reports that Germany-based chemical company BASF AG has conducted a full carbon analysis of its operations. The company found that its products save three times more greenhouse gas emissions than are created during their manufacture and disposal. A BASF executive that it is the extensive customer savings that allow the company to call itself greenhouse gas negative.

The article reports that chemical firms BASF and Dow Chemical are supporting research works at two universities in the U.S. BASF will donate $600,000 to the earth and environmental engineering department of Columbia University's School of Engineering & Applied Science. Meanwhile, Dow's Union Carbide subsidiary is donating 58 acres of property in South Charleston to West Virginia University.

Reports that BASF AG and Shell Chemicals Ltd. have agreed to sell their Basell polyolefins joint venture to a consortium led by Access Industries Inc. together with Chatterjee Group. Purchase price; Financial data of Basell.

Reports on the debate of Dow Chemical with BASF over the environmental impact of straw-based construction panel compared to traditional wood panels. Deal of Dow to become the exclusive strawboard supplier of Isobord Enterprises; Decision of BASF to pass up an opportunity to invest in the strawboard business after the release of its ecoefficiency analysis; Concern of the chemical companies on their profit base.