BASF SE

Business Nature: BASF Taiwan Ltd. operates as a comprehensive entity that functions as both a trading company and a manufacturing hub. It serves as the regional headquarters for sales and distribution while also operating production facilities to support local and international supply chains.

Company Overview:

BASF Taiwan Ltd. is a subsidiary of the global chemical giant BASF SE. Established to serve the vibrant industrial landscape of Taiwan, the company provides a diverse portfolio of high-performance chemicals, materials, and industrial solutions. Its business scope spans across various sectors, including electronics, automotive, construction, coatings, and nutrition. By leveraging BASF global innovation network and localized expertise, the Taiwan branch plays a critical role in supporting the region’s advanced manufacturing industries, particularly in the semiconductor and electronics supply chains. The company is committed to sustainable development and the integration of circular economy principles within its operational framework.

BASF SE in Taiwan produces or sells a wide range of products across various industries. These include:

1. Chemicals and Intermediates

Petrochemicals such as monomers, solvents, and plasticizers

Intermediates like amines, polyalcohols, and acids

Inorganic chemicals

2. Performance Materials

Engineering plastics including polyamides and polybutylene terephthalates

Polyurethanes and customized polyurethane systems

Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU)

3. Agricultural Solutions

Crop protection products such as herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides

Seed treatment products

4. Coatings and Dispersions

Automotive coatings for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and refinish applications

Industrial coatings for various sectors

Dispersions, resins, and additives used in coatings, adhesives, and construction

Pigments for diverse applications

5. Nutrition and Care

Ingredients for personal care products like emollients, surfactants, and active ingredients

Ingredients for home care and industrial and institutional cleaning

Ingredients for food and animal feed, including vitamins, carotenoids, and enzymes

Pharmaceutical excipients

6. Industrial Solutions

Catalysts for automotive emission control and chemical processes

Electronic materials for semiconductors and displays

Raw materials for adhesives and sealants

Textile chemicals