Product and Business
BASF Shanshan has built up mature business. Its business scope covers raw materials sourcing, production of precursor cathode active materials (PCAM) and cathode active materials (CAM), as well as battery recycling. It’s already in a leading position in China market.
BASF brings strong technology and development capabilities, a global operations footprint, as well as strategic partnerships for raw materials supply, while Shanshan contributes its extensive experience, comprehensive product portfolio and leading scale-up capability. Together, BASF and Shanshan will drive the joint venture’s continuous growth in China with the planned annual CAM capacity of 90 kilotons by 2022.
The strength of the joint venture has been further enhanced after its formation. While continuing to expand its presence in the China market, BASF Shanshan will also serve the growing global battery material market. It will primarily focus on the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market, and continuously providing first-class products for the global consumer electronic and energy storage segments.

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