BASF A.S. WE CREATE CHEMISTRY

Company Introduction:

BASF is a leading global chemical company with a strong presence in Singapore. Its operations are integral to its regional strategy, providing a comprehensive range of products and solutions to various industries such as chemicals, plastics, performance products, functional materials and solutions, and agricultural solutions. BASF in Singapore is committed to innovation, sustainability, and contributing to the local economy through advanced chemical production and robust commercial activities.

Company Type:

BASF in Singapore operates as both a manufacturer (factory) and a trader/distributor. It maintains significant manufacturing facilities, particularly on Jurong Island, where it produces a variety of specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, and other chemical products. Simultaneously, BASF has commercial offices responsible for the sales, marketing, technical support, and distribution of its extensive product portfolio throughout Singapore and the broader Southeast Asian region. Therefore, it encompasses both production and commercial aspects of the chemical value chain.

BASF Singapore, operating under the global slogan "We Create Chemistry," produces and sells a diverse portfolio of products serving numerous industries. These include:

1. Chemicals: This category encompasses basic chemicals, petrochemicals, inorganic chemicals, and various intermediates that serve as fundamental building blocks for many industrial processes and products.

2. Performance Materials: Products like engineering plastics, polyurethanes, and foams are provided for sectors such as automotive, construction, and electronics, offering enhanced durability and functionality.

3. Industrial Solutions: This segment includes dispersions, pigments, additives, and performance chemicals utilized in coatings, adhesives, construction materials, printing inks, and specialized applications like oilfield chemicals.

4. Surface Technologies: BASF offers catalysts for automotive emission control and chemical production, alongside a range of coatings for automotive and general industrial applications, providing protection and aesthetic finishes.

5. Nutrition & Care: This division supplies ingredients for human and animal nutrition, including vitamins and carotenoids, as well as components for personal care products like surfactants and emollients, and ingredients for home care formulations.

6. Agricultural Solutions: Products in this area focus on crop protection, such as herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, designed to enhance agricultural productivity and protect crops from pests and diseases.