BASF Catalysts offers exceptional expertise in the development of technologies that protect the air we breathe, produce the fuels that power our world and ensure efficient production of a wide variety of chemicals, plastics and other products including advanced battery materials. BASF’s Catalysts division is the world’s leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. The group offers exceptional expertise in the development of technologies that protect the air we breathe, produce the fuels that power our world and ensure efficient production of a wide variety of chemicals, plastics and other products, including advanced battery materials. We believe mobility’s future lies in more than just products. So where others come to a full stop, we’re just getting started—by leveraging the full power of BASF to continually advance our comprehensive package of sustainable solutions that enable us to travel further, as well as above and beyond. A leading supplier of high performance cathode active materials (CAM) for electrified vehicles to battery producers and automotive OEMs around the world. Protecting the air we breathe from harmful emissions through innovation. BASF leverages unsurpassed expertise in the development of emission control technologies for a wide range of market applications. BASF is committed to advancing and promoting environmentally-sound technologies to achieve a sustainable future in aviation. Offering 50 years of experience developing intelligent solutions for air quality over a wide range of applications — enabling clean air for a healthier, more sustainable future. As the global leader in chemical catalysts, BASF develops cutting-edge catalyst chemistry with our customers’ needs in mind. We want to contribute to a world that provides a viable future with enhanced quality of life for everyone. We do so by creating chemistry for our customers and society and by making the best use of available resources. BASF offers the widest portfolio of adsorbent technologies for a broad spectrum of applications in industries such as refining, petrochemical, chemical, and gas processing. Syngas, produced from natural gas or coal, is a key intermediate in the emerging technologies for gas-to-liquids (GTL), methanol-to-olefins, coal-to-liquids and fuel cells. At BASF, our Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalyst and additive offerings together with our expert technical services build the right solution to create value within any unit’s constraints. Paving the way toward a brighter, more secure future. Manufacturing products for sustainable solutions, reducing emissions from our processes, and using non-fossil fueled energy sources – all of these efforts help lead BASF on a continuing journey of sustainability. BASF Natural Gas experts have a diverse portfolio of products to custom design a solution and help you meet your Natural Gas treatment needs. BASF has been serving the natural gas treatment market for over 60 years. Innovative, step-change technology with dual-purpose performance: removal of heavy hydrocarbons and water to cryogenic specifications in a single unit. With more than 150 years of experience in metal sourcing, trading, and hedging, we’ve built tangible results for our industrial customers. With more than 100 years of experience in recycling materials, BASF’s end-to-end recycling program is known and trusted around the globe. As a leader in precious-metal thermocouples for many years, BASF recently applied its technological expertise to optical-based temperature measurement. Developing and producing pharmaceutical ingredients for more than 75 years, enabling us to provide the solutions you need to meet today's and tomorrow's challenges for your pharmaceutical business. Find the latest news and media information for BASF’s Catalysts division, headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, USA, the world’s leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. Explore this collection of resources to learn more about our innovative research and Catalyst solutions.
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Schwarzheide Symbolic Groundbreaking Event from November 13, 2020, Virtual Event Room

On November 13th, 2020, we celebrated another important milestone of our European investment project with the symbolic groundbreaking event at BASF Schwarzheide site. Take a moment to join us to learn about our strategic investment and to participate in the event virtually.

Groundbreaking Event: Reply Available

On November 13, 2020, we hosted our live virtual groundbreaking event from Schwarzheide, Germany due to the global pandemic. The replay will is available below.

BASF Schwarzheide Groundbreaking Event Replay (English)

BASF Schwarzheide Groundbreaking Event Replay (Deutsch)

Impressions from the symbolic groundbreaking event

Find videos and photos from the symbolic groundbreaking celebration event at BASF Schwarzheide site.

Have a look at how BASF management around the globe virtually celebrated the symbolic groundbreaking event in Schwarzheide.

Media Kit

English Version(s)

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Groundbreaking for cathode active materials production plant in Schwarzheide, Germany

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Schwarzheide battery materials investment

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European Battery Materials Investment Projects

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Creating a sustainable battery materials value chain

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Shape the future of E-mobility

German Version(s)

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Spatenstich für BASF-Anlage für Kathodenmaterialien in Schwarzheide

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Schwarzheide-Investition für Batteriematerialien

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Investitionsprojekte für Batteriematerialien in Europa

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Schaffung einer nachhaltigen Wertschöpfungskette für Batteriematerialien

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Die Zukunft der E-Mobilität gestalten

Updates from European Battery Materials Investment Projects

Find a selection of recent project updates on our two investments in Harjavalta, Finland and Schwarzheide, Germany:

Press Releases

06 02 2020 Harjavalta LA

Jun 15, 2020

BASF’s battery materials plants in Europe advance as planned

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2019 Motiv Experten gefragt Personal BASF

Feb 12, 2020

BASF further invests in Europe to strengthen global leadership position for battery materials for electric vehicles

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Oct 22, 2018

BASF and Nornickel join forces to supply the battery materials market

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Battery materials business

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