Group 1: Company Overview - BASF SE has launched new features in its cloud-based platform, Refinity, aimed at promoting sustainable digitalization in the automotive refinish industry [1] - Refinity includes advanced digital business solutions, color innovation, and training solutions for body shops globally [1] Group 2: Technology and Features - Refinity utilizes next-generation color-scanning technology through its spectrophotometer ScanR, which can take five precise measurements in 30 seconds, enhancing accuracy and efficiency [2] - The ImagePLUS feature accelerates the color identification process with high-quality visualization, reducing the complexity of data interpretation [3] - BASF's fully automated mixing machine, Alfa CR4/6, further streamlines the digital color process, improving workflow and minimizing waste [3] Group 3: Market Performance - BASFY stock has experienced a decline of 13.3% over the past year, while the industry has seen a larger decline of 26.5% [5] - BASFY currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), indicating a neutral outlook compared to other stocks in the Basic Materials sector [6]

金十数据4月16日讯，在近日举办的2025国际橡塑展期间，巴斯夫高级副总裁、亚太区特性材料部负责 人鲍磊伟表示，巴斯夫在欧洲、亚洲、北美等主要生产基地多年以来坚持本土化原料供应、生产和销售 策略，"公司韧性很强"，关税对巴斯夫自有化工品和生产业务所产生的直接影响不大。但他同时指出， 由于市场变化迅速，公司下游客户的产品出口业务会否受影响还需要进一步评估。鲍磊伟举例称，在汽 车产业领域，公司评估认为中国汽车产业受美国"对等关税"直接影响不大，但美国是日本、韩国汽车重 要出口地，日韩车企会否受关税潜在影响，尚要等90天关税暂缓期过后再确认。 （一财） 巴斯夫高管回应"对等关税"影响：日韩车企或受潜在影响 ...

4月15日，化工巨头巴斯夫在官网宣布，在上海投资约5亿元人民币建设第二套聚氨酯减振元件 (Cellasto)业务装置，以进一步扩大工厂规模。 不断强化汽车产业链布局 巴斯夫是世界领先的化工巨头，在法兰克福证券交易所上市。自1994年在浦东投资运营以来，多次 进行投资扩产。从染料贸易到化工帝国，其战略扩张始终紧随中国产业的发展。巴斯夫的核心业务包括 化学品、材料、工业解决方案、营养与护理业务领域。 2024 年巴斯夫全球销售额为 653 亿欧元。其位 于上海高桥镇的巴斯夫科创园是其全球业务开展的枢纽之一。 早在2018年，巴斯夫就在华投资扩建树脂产能至7.5万吨/年。为了稳固并扩大其在中国的汽车涂料 市场，巴斯夫后来斥资1.96亿元扩建树脂装置二期项目，于2020年第三季度完成建设。2022年，巴斯夫 化工有限公司又计划总投资9360万元建设树脂装置扩建三期项目，在公司D900地块生产装置内新增一 条聚酯/聚氨酯生产线。2025年3月24日，巴斯夫涂料业务部宣布，其上海漕泾基地的聚酯与聚氨酯树脂 产线扩建项目（扩建三期项目）已正式投产，相关树脂年产能从2015年建成初期的0.8万吨提升至1.88万 吨。 扩建避 ...

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The French version of this press release is available here. BASF and the University of Toronto have signed a Master Research Agreement (MRA) to streamline innovation projects and increase collaboration between BASF and Canadian researchers. This partnership is part of a regional strategy to extend BASF's collaboration with universities in North America into Canada. This is a great achievement for BASF, as it marks the company's first MRA with a Canadi ...

Group 1 - BASF has launched an expansion project for its Cellasto factory in Shanghai, with an investment of approximately 500 million yuan [1] - The expansion aims to provide automotive shock absorber solutions that combine noise reduction, vibration damping, and comfort for the Chinese electric vehicle market [1] - The new production line is scheduled to commence operations in 2027 [1]

巴斯夫投资5亿元在华扩大产能 智通财经4月14日电，巴斯夫聚氨酯减振元件（Cellasto）业务宣布在上海投资约5亿元人民币建设第二 套装置，进一步扩大工厂规模。工厂扩建启动仪式今日在巴斯夫上海浦东科技创新园举行。此次扩产旨 在把握中国电动汽车市场快速发展的机遇。新设施将配备现代化模具生产线，计划于2027年建成投产， 总产能预计提升近70%。 ...

Group 1 - The "CHINAPLAS 2025 International Plastics and Rubber Exhibition" will be held from April 15 to 18 in Shenzhen, covering over 380,000 square meters and attracting more than 4,500 exhibitors, with an expected attendance of over 330,000 visitors, including over 70,000 international attendees [1] - The exhibition focuses on four main themes: "circular economy," "digitalization," "innovative materials," and "high-end technology made in China," emphasizing a "green + intelligent" approach in the plastics and rubber industry [1] - Major exhibitors include BASF, LG Chem, Lotte, Formosa Plastics, Sinopec, Wanhua Chemical, China National Petroleum Corporation, Sinochem Plastics, Jinfa, and Aborg, showcasing numerous cutting-edge innovations [1] Group 2 - Arkema will present the only commercially available fluoropolymer material suitable for long-term implant applications, featuring excellent biocompatibility and chemical inertness, used for drug-eluting stent coatings [2] - BASF's PPA T6000 product supports innovation in electric vehicle technology, with a temperature resistance range of -40°C to 150°C, suitable for components that endure extreme temperature variations [2] - The exhibition will highlight over 120 global and Asian technology premieres, with a focus on sustainable development across various themed areas, including recycling technology, recycled plastics, and bioplastics [2][3] Group 3 - Concurrent events include the "6th CHINAPLAS x CPRJ Plastic Recycling and Circular Economy Forum," discussing international trends and policies in plastic recycling, as well as a "Sustainable Plastic Packaging Forum" focusing on sustainable development in the packaging industry [3] - The exhibition will introduce digital solutions such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, mold monitoring, data imaging, visual inspection systems, and collaborative robots [3] - The event serves as a global platform for exhibitors and high-quality buyers, with over 430 confirmed international buyer groups attending [3]

Group 1 - BASF Group states that the current tariff policy has limited direct impact on the company due to high local production ratios [1] - The company emphasizes the need to consider indirect impacts from changes in customer industry demand, making it difficult to fully assess the current tariffs' effects on its business [1] - In 2024, over 80% of BASF's sales in the U.S. will come from locally produced products, with similar ratios in the Asia-Pacific region and even higher in Europe [1] Group 2 - Solvay's spin-off, SSOCO, focuses on a global production strategy that is close to customers to reduce environmental footprint and cross-continental product transportation [1] - China is identified as a key market for SSOCO, which has established six production bases and a major research and innovation center in the country over the past 40 years [1] - SSOCO aims to be a long-term builder in China's development, a long-term enabler of low-carbon industry, and a long-term supporter of corporate innovation [1]

Group 1: BASF SE Overview - BASF SE shares increased by 9.6% to close at $11.81, following a notable trading volume, contrasting with a 23.2% loss over the past four weeks [1] - The rally in BASF's stock is attributed to a surge in material stocks after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most countries [1] Group 2: Earnings Expectations - BASF is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 17.4%, with revenues projected at $18.77 billion, down 1.5% from the previous year [2] - The consensus EPS estimate for BASF has been revised 4.8% higher in the last 30 days, indicating a potential for price appreciation [3] Group 3: Industry Context - BASF is part of the Zacks Chemical - Diversified industry, where another company, Compass Minerals, saw a 5.5% increase in its stock price, closing at $9.91, despite a -9.3% return over the past month [3] - Compass Minerals has an unchanged EPS estimate of $0.39 for its upcoming report, representing a significant decline of 73.8% from the previous year [4]

BASF SE (BASFY) introduced its first readily biodegradable dispersant, Sokalan CP 301, to the agrochemical market. This was in response to regulations promoting the release of safer and more sustainable chemicals into the environment. BASFY currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) , Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (IDR) and Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS) . DRD, IDR and CRS have a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each at present. Yo ...