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BASF today announced the expansion of its Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) footprint in Asia with a new plant at the Bangpakong site in Thailand. The enhancement is a strategic response to strengthen its position in a growth geography and serve customers with greater agility and more flexibility from a robust regional network.

BASF, one of the world’s largest chemical companies and leader in sustainable product innovation, announced a strategic collaboration with International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), a global leader in bioscience innovation, to accelerate the development of IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ technology platform and create next-generation enzyme technologies for fabric, dish and personal care as well as industrial cleaning applications.

BASF's Care Chemicals division is hosting its second Care 360° Sustainability Days event, which will take place from November 11 to 13, 2025. Following the success of the first event, which focused on the European market, this year's event is aimed at customers from all over the world, with the ambition of exploring sustainability topics and opportunities in various industries.

By expanding its product portfolio for liquid enzymes, BASF is further strengthening its position as an innovation leader and provider of essential ingredients for the home care and I&I industry.

DR.SCHNELL and BASF are driving sustainable change in the cleaning industry. Starting now, fossil raw materials in several MILIZID ECO products from DR.SCHNELL will be replaced with renewable raw materials using the innovative "mass balance approach" for the methanesulfonic acid they contain.
Together, DR.SCHNELL and BASF are leading the way toward a more sustainable future in sanitary cleaning.