Die Auszeichnung unterstreicht Chemetalls Führungsrolle im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit und hebt die Vorbildfunktion des Standorts Pinghu bei der grünen Transformation der regionalen Chemieindustrie hervor.
This collaboration marks the beginning of a long-term strategic relationship between BASF Coatings and Toyota Motor Europe, encompassing both Toyota and Lexus brands.
With an annual processing capacity of up to 15,000 tonnes of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and production scrap—equivalent to around 40,000 electric vehicle batteries, BASF’s facility is now one of the largest of its kind in Europe.
The material, which is part of BASF’s Ultramid® Advanced PPA portfolio, is tailored for high-voltage connectors and other e-mobility applications requiring halide-free, heat- and moisture-resistant component.
The acquisition is a strategic move for BASF, aimed at reinforcing its industrial footprint at the Chalampé site in France, the company’s European hub for the production of polyamide 6.6 precursors.
The Battery Show Europe 2025 is taking place from 3rd to 5th June 2025 in Stuttgart (Germany), where BASF will showcase its latest innovations in battery materials, recycling and digitalisation.
This transition from Chemetall is expected to reduce indirect CO₂ emissions by approximately 620 tonnes per year, significantly contributing to the company’s target of sourcing 80% of its electricity from renewable sources across all sites by 2025.
With this continued push toward sustainable innovation, BASF Coatings remains a leader in driving environmental progress in the global coatings industry.
This move is part of AkzoNobel’s broader strategy to innovate sustainably and help customers reduce their own environmental footprints through the products they choose.
BASF’s Renewable Carbon unit plays a key role in enhancing the sustainability of the company’s operations by focusing on optimising the sourcing of renewable feedstocks. This initiative aims to provide customers with a clear and practical roadmap to support their own sustainability and decarbonisation targets.
This recognition underscores BASF’s strong commitment to the local community, its reputation as a leading employer, and its enduring partnerships that support both economic growth and social progress throughout Darke County.
GM’s Supplier of the Year Awards honour global suppliers for excellence in key areas such as safety, innovation, and resilience. The 2024 award marks BASF’s 18th recognition as a GM Supplier of the Year.
The partnership between BASF Coatings and Li Auto aims to drive innovation in coatings, with a strong focus on sustainability and digital advancements.
BASF has now increased the production of polyester and polyurethane resins for automotive coatings to 18,800 metric tons per year.
BASF and Sika introduced Baxxodur® EC 151: an epoxy hardener designed for high-performance and low-VOC flooring coatings.