Invisible Contribution. Visible Success. BASF in Europe.
Invisible Contribution. Visible Success. BASF in Europe.
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Who we are<strong>BASF</strong> is the world’s lead<strong>in</strong>g chemical company: The Chemical Company. Our portfolioranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and f<strong>in</strong>echemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all <strong>in</strong>dustries,our high-value products and <strong>in</strong>telligent system solutions help our customers to be moresuccessful.What we achieveOur goal is to use our products and services to successfully shape the future of ourcustomers, bus<strong>in</strong>ess partners and employees. Through profitable growth we aim toconsistently <strong>in</strong>crease the value of our company.How we shape the futureWe develop new technologies and use them to meet the challenges of the futureand open up additional market opportunities. We comb<strong>in</strong>e economic success withenvironmental protection and social responsibility. This is our contribution to a betterfuture for us and for com<strong>in</strong>g generations.www.basf.com
C h e m i c a l sEssential build<strong>in</strong>g blockswith unlimited possibilitiesChemists call them essential build<strong>in</strong>g blocks. Without them, there would be no plastics,no crop protection agents, no pa<strong>in</strong>ts, no microchips, no exhaust purification, nocosmetics and no drugs. We are talk<strong>in</strong>g about the key products of the chemical <strong>in</strong>dustry.<strong>BASF</strong> produces the majority of these “timeless” products – on the basis of only a few rawmaterials such as crude oil, natural gas, rock salt, water and sulphur.»Our stomach tubes save the livesof many patients. Softeners are neededto make them, because they wouldotherwise become brittle and cracklike dry noodles. Hexamoll DINCH ®from <strong>BASF</strong> is an <strong>in</strong>novative softenerwhose health and safety credentialsare beyond all doubt. Our productionprocesses now exclusively useHexamoll DINCH ® .«Dagmar Dehler, Senior Product Manager at <strong>BASF</strong>customer Pfrimmer Nutricia GmbH <strong>in</strong> Erlangen(Germany). This company is one of the largestmakers of feed<strong>in</strong>g sets for the <strong>Europe</strong>an medicalmarket.<strong>BASF</strong> uses these raw materials to make base and <strong>in</strong>termediate products, which can thenbe ref<strong>in</strong>ed over a series of successive steps. Us<strong>in</strong>g only a few of these materials, we canmake thousands of high quality products.Catalysts are the <strong>in</strong>visible drivers <strong>in</strong> the production processes. They lower the energylevels needed for chemical reactions, and by <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g yields, they also make theCompany more competitive. We use them <strong>in</strong> around eighty percent of our processes.Our catalysts are among the best <strong>in</strong> the world – an essential key to success for <strong>BASF</strong>and its customers. They are also used <strong>in</strong> the automotive <strong>in</strong>dustry and ref<strong>in</strong>eries.The Chemicals Segment forms the foundation of our production Verbund. By meansof an <strong>in</strong>telligent <strong>in</strong>tegrated network that l<strong>in</strong>ks the production facilities at our major sites,we ensure that the by-products and waste products of one plant can often serve asthe start<strong>in</strong>g substances for another. This saves energy and raw materials, lowers costsand preserves the environment. It is hard to th<strong>in</strong>k of another company that is as skilledat “Verbund management”, or <strong>in</strong>tegrat<strong>in</strong>g its production network, as “The ChemicalCompany”.www.basf.de/<strong>in</strong>organicswww.basf.de/petrochemicalswww.basf.de/<strong>in</strong>termediateswww.basf.com/catalysts
<strong>Invisible</strong> <strong>Contribution</strong>. <strong>Visible</strong> <strong>Success</strong>.Electronic chemicals from <strong>BASF</strong> ensure featuressuch as good connections and bright displays.
P l a s t i c sAll-round enablers»We use the specialty plasticTerblend ® N from <strong>BASF</strong> for the panell<strong>in</strong>gon our Daytona 675 sports bike. Whatwe especially like about this materialis its ease of process<strong>in</strong>g. Terblend ® Ndoes not exhibit many of the cosmeticproblems associated with pa<strong>in</strong>ted ABScomponents.«John Phillips, Product Eng<strong>in</strong>eer at Triumph MotorcyclesLimited, Leicestershire (United K<strong>in</strong>gdom).Our customers want materials that are as strong and tough as possible – or flexibleand elastic. Or both. Materials that are as lightweight as possible, and also reta<strong>in</strong> theirshape under extremely high or low temperature conditions. Materials that defy w<strong>in</strong>d andweather, and that don’t wear down under cont<strong>in</strong>uous stra<strong>in</strong>. They should also featurean outstand<strong>in</strong>g cost/benefit profile, and be quickly and easily formable <strong>in</strong>to virtually anyshape. In short, our customers want materials whose properties can be adapted towhatever purpose they desire. Our plastics meet these requirements.<strong>BASF</strong> is one of the world’s lead<strong>in</strong>g plastics manufacturers, and has played a major role <strong>in</strong>shap<strong>in</strong>g developments <strong>in</strong> this field.One of our greatest strengths lies <strong>in</strong> our ability to develop the properties of plastics tomeet the requirements of our customers. Especially durable, especially easy to process,especially flame-resistant – we can fulfil just about any wish. For many years now, wehave also been produc<strong>in</strong>g biodegradable plastics. With Ecoflex ® , for example, weare one of the leaders on the market <strong>in</strong> this field. A recent development, Ecovio ® , is abiodegradable plastic based on renewable raw materials.These and many other <strong>in</strong>novations demonstrate that plastics are the most ecologicallyefficient materials of the 21st century.www.basf.de/plasticswww.basf.de/plasticsportal_e
<strong>Invisible</strong> <strong>Contribution</strong>. <strong>Visible</strong> Su ccess.<strong>BASF</strong> develops plastics that give <strong>in</strong>l<strong>in</strong>e skates superiordurability and elasticity as well as m<strong>in</strong>imum roll resistance.
P e r f o r m a n c e P r o d u c t sThe art of performanceMak<strong>in</strong>g our customers’ products even better, or for that matter mak<strong>in</strong>g them function <strong>in</strong>the first place – that is what the word “performance” <strong>in</strong> Performance Products meansfor us: Our solutions can truly improve many items <strong>in</strong> everyday life – mak<strong>in</strong>g them moreattractive, more convenient or more functional.»<strong>BASF</strong> is committed to be<strong>in</strong>g thepremier provider of solutions to theautomotive <strong>in</strong>dustry. To secure a GoldAward from Ford, as we have for the year2005, is a formidable achievement,but to be the only Ford supplier toreceive three Gold Global ExcellenceAwards is an extraord<strong>in</strong>ary honour, anda tremendous compliment to our peopleand their passion to be the best <strong>in</strong> theworld.«For example, our solutions enhance the quality and durability of textiles, leather, plasticsand paper – but also of roads, bridges and build<strong>in</strong>gs. Our pigments and pa<strong>in</strong>ts make carscolourful and attractive – and protect them from rust. At the same time, our fuel additiveshelp save energy and reduce the load on the environment. Without our raw materials,detergents and cleansers wouldn’t be able to clean. Without our superabsorbents <strong>in</strong>nappies, babies’ bottoms wouldn’t stay dry. And without our help, adhesives wouldn’tstick.Our success is based on <strong>in</strong>novative developments that we pursue <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>tensivecooperation with our customers. In so do<strong>in</strong>g, we promote system partnerships: Weprovide our customers not only with products, but also with the associated technologies,expertise and service – thus help<strong>in</strong>g them become more successful.Jim Love, Head of <strong>Europe</strong>an Account ManagementFord Group, <strong>BASF</strong> Coat<strong>in</strong>gs, Münster (Germany).www.basf.de/constructionchemicalswww.basf.de/coat<strong>in</strong>gswww.basf.de/functionalpolymerswww.basf.de/performance-chemicals
<strong>Invisible</strong> <strong>Contribution</strong>. <strong>Visible</strong> <strong>Success</strong>.<strong>BASF</strong> asphalt additives <strong>in</strong>crease safety by mak<strong>in</strong>groads more resistant to weather and wear.
A g r i c u l t u r a l P r o d u c t s a n d N u t r i t i o nWhere ideas grow and bear fruit<strong>BASF</strong> products also make substantial contributions to health and nutrition.»Our hairsprays and styl<strong>in</strong>g foamsconta<strong>in</strong> <strong>BASF</strong> products, and we writethis on the packag<strong>in</strong>g. The <strong>BASF</strong> nameis one of our best sales arguments. Ourcustomers value high-grade <strong>in</strong>gredientsfrom <strong>BASF</strong>, because the company standsfor quality.«Our crop production agents are help<strong>in</strong>g farmers meet the grow<strong>in</strong>g demand for high-gradeand healthy nutrition, and help<strong>in</strong>g them prepare for the future as well. Our productsprotect crops from fungal diseases, <strong>in</strong>sects and weeds, while enhanc<strong>in</strong>g their quality and<strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g their yield. Our F 500 ® fungicide, for example, supports the cultivation of gra<strong>in</strong>,fruit, grape v<strong>in</strong>es and soya beans. Boscalid is another fungicide with a broad range ofapplications, protect<strong>in</strong>g fruit, vegetables, grape v<strong>in</strong>es and ornamental plants from majordamage. We also make pest control products for segments other than agriculture.In addition, we pursue plant biotechnology research – for example, on plants withespecially high levels of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Here, too, we seek to usebiotechnology to <strong>in</strong>crease the yield of major crops such as maize, wheat and soya beans.Leonid Koromyslov, Executive Director at <strong>BASF</strong>customer OWK Aerosol, Moscow (Russia).OWK is Russia’s second-largest manufacturer ofcosmetics.In the f<strong>in</strong>e chemicals sector, we produce vitam<strong>in</strong>s, aroma chemicals, sun protectionagents and other high-grade products for the nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetics<strong>in</strong>dustries. As one of the world’s lead<strong>in</strong>g producers of vitam<strong>in</strong>s, we support numerousprogrammes that combat vitam<strong>in</strong> deficiency. We provide vitam<strong>in</strong> A for a UNICEFprogramme, for example. We also focus on support<strong>in</strong>g local food producers <strong>in</strong> the ThirdWorld by optimis<strong>in</strong>g the addition of vitam<strong>in</strong>s to basic foodstuffs.www.basf.de/agrowww.basf.de/animalnutritionwww.basf.de/biotechnologywww.basf.de/cosmeticswww.basf.de/foodwww.basf.de/pharma10
<strong>Invisible</strong> <strong>Contribution</strong>. <strong>Visible</strong> <strong>Success</strong>.<strong>BASF</strong> plant protection agents help crops grow free ofpests and diseases.
O i l a n d G a sWe fuel the futureAll of our oil and gas activities are handled by our W<strong>in</strong>tershall subsidiary. In the Explorationand Production division, we focus on locat<strong>in</strong>g and drill<strong>in</strong>g for oil and gas <strong>in</strong> selectedpriority regions: <strong>Europe</strong>, North Africa, South America, Russia and around the CaspianSea.»The Achimgaz jo<strong>in</strong>t venture serves asa model for work<strong>in</strong>g with foreign partners<strong>in</strong> the natural gas production sector. Ourproject with <strong>BASF</strong> is one of a k<strong>in</strong>d, andspans the entire value-added cha<strong>in</strong>. It<strong>in</strong>cludes exploration and production <strong>in</strong>West Siberia, transport <strong>in</strong> the Northern<strong>Europe</strong>an gas pipel<strong>in</strong>e, and furtherdistribution via the jo<strong>in</strong>t gas supply grid<strong>in</strong> both Germany and other <strong>Europe</strong>ancountries. This opens up additionalopportunities for the long-term andreliable supply of natural gas from Russiato <strong>Europe</strong> at competitive terms.«With an annual volume of more than 100 million barrels of oil equivalent, we are thelargest German producer of petroleum and natural gas. In <strong>Europe</strong>, we explore for andproduce oil and gas <strong>in</strong> Germany and the North Sea off the coast of Holland. We alsopossess promis<strong>in</strong>g exploration rights for the British, Danish and Norwegian parts of theNorth Sea.We pursue our second bus<strong>in</strong>ess area, namely natural gas, together with the largestproducer of natural gas <strong>in</strong> the world – the Russian company Gazprom. Together with ourpartner, we make use of the opportunities that have arisen from market deregulation.Back <strong>in</strong> 1993, for example, we founded WINGAS, a German-Russian jo<strong>in</strong>t venture. Thesetwo successful bus<strong>in</strong>ess areas come together <strong>in</strong> our overall strategy known as “Gas for<strong>Europe</strong>”.It concentrates on f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g new gas deposits <strong>in</strong> and around <strong>Europe</strong>, produc<strong>in</strong>g this gas,and help<strong>in</strong>g to design the requisite <strong>in</strong>frastructure – pipel<strong>in</strong>es and reservoirs – <strong>in</strong> order tosafely and reliably supply our <strong>Europe</strong>an customers.Alexei Miller, Chairman of the Board of OAO Gazprom.The jo<strong>in</strong>t venture with <strong>BASF</strong> subsidiary W<strong>in</strong>tershall hasbeen runn<strong>in</strong>g for 17 years now, and the Achimgaz jo<strong>in</strong>tventure s<strong>in</strong>ce 2003.www.basf.de/oilandgas12
Construct<strong>in</strong>g an oil pipel<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> the North Sea.<strong>Invisible</strong> <strong>Contribution</strong>. <strong>Visible</strong> <strong>Success</strong>.
S u s t a i n a b i l i t ySusta<strong>in</strong>able successThe world is undergo<strong>in</strong>g rapid change <strong>in</strong> areas as diverse as the availability of naturalresources, the level of greenhouse gas emissions, and the development of socialconditions for a secure future. These changes also affect the environment <strong>in</strong> which <strong>BASF</strong>and its customers do bus<strong>in</strong>ess. We view susta<strong>in</strong>ability as an opportunity – to promote ourbus<strong>in</strong>ess, to acquire new areas of activity, and to m<strong>in</strong>imise risks.»<strong>BASF</strong> experts have tra<strong>in</strong>ed ourcompany doctors, security personneland site managers <strong>in</strong> emergency medicalplann<strong>in</strong>g for accidents <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g hydrogensulfide. <strong>BASF</strong>’s experts have done anoutstand<strong>in</strong>g job of provid<strong>in</strong>g us withpractical and realistic ways to respond <strong>in</strong>case of accidents.«Dr. Kar<strong>in</strong> von Je<strong>in</strong>sen, Chief Works Physician atExxonMobil Production Deutschland GmbH <strong>in</strong>Hanover (Germany). ExxonMobil is the world’slargest non-state-owned company active <strong>in</strong>produc<strong>in</strong>g and sell<strong>in</strong>g petroleum and natural gas.L<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g profitability to environmental protection and social responsibility is crucial forlong-term bus<strong>in</strong>ess success. That is why we have made susta<strong>in</strong>ability one of our fourstrategic guidel<strong>in</strong>es. At <strong>BASF</strong>, we place our long-term experience over a wide spectrumof susta<strong>in</strong>ability concerns at the disposal of our customers as part of our SuccESS<strong>in</strong>itiative. It provides consult<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> areas such as energy, health, product responsibility,safety and the environment – <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g waste disposal and wastewater treatment.<strong>BASF</strong> experts hold sem<strong>in</strong>ars on EU legislation affect<strong>in</strong>g chemical regulations, runeco-efficiency checks, and help enhance transport safety – generat<strong>in</strong>g real addedvalue for our partners.www.basf.de/susta<strong>in</strong>abilitywww.basf.de/ess14
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