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 ...

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%。 ...

"我们还必须考虑客户行业需求变化带来的间接影响，因此目前难以全面评估现行关税对巴斯夫业务的 影响。"巴斯夫集团相关负责人进一步告诉第一财经记者："公司将继续密切关注美国关税政策的进一步 发展。" 上述集团相关负责人向第一财经记者介绍称，公司2024年在美国的销售额超过80%来自本地生产的产 品；亚太地区的比例大致相同，欧洲的比例甚至更高。"我们坚信，公司在各自区域市场通过本地生产 为客户服务的战略，使得巴斯夫在当前环境中更具韧性。" 巴斯夫集团称目前的关税政策对公司直接影响有限。 4月11日傍晚，新华社发布消息称，中国对美加征关税税率由84%提高至125%。前一日，美国政府宣布 对中国输美商品征收"对等关税"的税率进一步提高至125%。 对于中美之间的关税问题，4月11日，德国化工巨头巴斯夫集团（BASF SE）相关负责人对第一财经记 者表示，全球贸易流通复杂，跨境贸易的框架条件目前正在迅速变化。"由于巴斯夫本地生产比例较 高，（目前的关税政策）对巴斯夫的直接影响有限。" 世索科是原索尔维集团（Solvay S.A.，比利时化工企业）拆分后成立的特种化学企业。该公司相关负责 人今日对第一财经记者表示："为减少 ...

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 ...

BASF SE (BASFY) has enhanced its Sunscreen Simulator, a digital platform designed for the development and optimization of sun care formulations. The updated version will be officially unveiled at this year’s in-cosmetics Global event, taking place from April 8 to April 10 in Amsterdam.A key new technical feature is the ability to choose from various formulation types, such as oil in water (O/W), water in oil (W/O), or oils, to assess how the sunscreen formulation base affects performance. Taking into accoun ...

BASF SE (BASFY) announced the launch of its natural-based innovation for personal care with three new products: Verdessence Maize, a natural styling polymer; Lamesoft OP Plus, a wax-based opacifier dispersion; and Dehyton PK45 GA/RA, a betaine derived from Rainforest Alliance Certified coconut oil. These products have been made sustainable without compromising on performance. BASF will be showcasing its new innovation in the personal care segment as part of its Longevity Ecosystem at in-cosmetics Global in ...

BASF SE (BASFY) recently announced the launch of the world's first commercial loopamid facility. The production plant at the Caojing location in Shanghai, China, has an annual capacity of 500 metric tons and represents a significant step forward in the supply of sustainable products to the textile sector. The start-up of this plant exemplifies BASF's innovative strength. As part of the company's Winning Ways strategy, it uses its chemistry to develop solutions to the most pressing issues of the day. Loopami ...

BASF SE (BASFY) and Forestal de Atlantico S.A. recently signed an early disclosure agreement (EDA) to advance the manufacture of e-methanol (eMeOH) using carbon capture solutions. Under this strategic relationship, BASF has been chosen to share its OASE blue technology, which is designed to efficiently remove CO2 from flue gases, for use in Forestal's groundbreaking Triskelion project in Galicia, Spain. The Triskelion project is expected to be a game changer, with a design capacity of 156 metric tons per da ...

BASF SE's (BASFY) Coatings division has expanded its production capacity at the Caojing plant in Shanghai, China, for polyester and polyurethane resin. Initially set up in 2015 with a capacity of 8,000 metric tons per year, the facility now has more than doubled its production, reaching an impressive 18,800 metric tons annually. This expansion not only reflects BASF’s strategic response to rising market demand but also strengthens its position in the industry.In addition, BASF Coatings is set to enhance its ...