Introducing BASF

Introducing FOREST consortium member - BASF.

BASF is a German chemical group focused on creating chemistry that contributes to a sustainable future. Through innovation and high-quality products, it aims to protect resources, ensure good nutrition, and improve quality of life globally. BASF operates in 11 divisions grouped into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition, and Agricultural Solutions. 

With its main office in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF is active in over 90 countries with more than 111,000 employees. Founded over 150 years ago, the company now operates six integrated production Verbund sites and more than 220 additional production facilities worldwide. 

BASF's vision is to lead the way in innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. Committed to climate neutrality and circular economy practices, it focuses on reducing emissions and waste while delivering cutting-edge solutions to tackle global challenges in energy, environment, and resource management.  

Role in the project

In the FOREST project, BASF focuses on the development of bio-polyamide Ultramid®.  

The main task is to create polyamides with bio-based content while ensuring these materials retain the high thermal stability, dynamic strength, impact resistance, and long-term performance of traditional polyamides. BASF is working on synthesizing these materials from renewable resources, aiming for applications in areas like injection molding and extrusion.