05.03.2015 • NewsAmineBASFChina

BASF Expanding Specialty Amines Output at Ludwigshafen

BASF said it is investing a double-digit million euro to "significantly expand" its capacity for about 20 specialty amines at the Ludwigshafen headquarters site. The products are used to manufacture coatings, lubricants, crop protection products and pharmaceuticals.

The expanded capacity is planned to go on stream gradually from early 2017 and strengthen the German group' worldwide amine production network, including - in addition to Ludwigshafen - plants at Schwarzheide, Germany, Antwerp, Belgium, Geismar, Louisiana, USA, and Nanjing, China.

Two new multiple-product plants for specialty amines announced last year are due to start up later this year at Ludwigshafen and Nanjing, China.

This investment will allow BASF to meet the growing demand from European customers and strengthen its leading market position, said Stefan Blank, president of the group's Intermediates division.

With about 200 different amines, BASF claims to have the world's most diverse portfolio of this type of chemical intermediate.

 

Whitepaper

Excellence in Pharmaceutical Distribution and The Critical Role of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
Setting the Standard

Excellence in Pharmaceutical Distribution and The Critical Role of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)

Are you ready to elevate your pharmaceutical operations? Download our exclusive whitepaper and discover how compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) is essential for the safety and integrity of pharmaceuticals.

Free Virtual Event

Vaccine Manufacturing
Bioprocess Forum

Vaccine Manufacturing

Join global experts and innovators for a two-day virtual event exploring the latest breakthroughs and best practices in vaccine manufacturing. Discover how new technologies and process innovations are shaping the future of vaccine production, safety, and scalability.