BASF Expands Phenolic Resins Production at Ludwigshafen

BASF is upgrading production of its Koresin brand phenolic resin at the group's Ludwigshafen, Germany, headquarters. As part of the effort, capacity is being expanded by 50% with the addition of a second line planned to go on stream in 2014.

Koresin is used as a tackifier in the manufacture of premium tires for aircraft and agriculture vehicles and also goes into abrasion-resistant belt conveyers for heavy loads. BASF said the resin facilitates advance production of traditional as well as modern high-silica rubber formulations, enabling them to be stored and transported for a long period. (dw)