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BASF to Build New Plant for High Performance Ultramid in China

Local production supports growth of polyamide industry in Asia

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

BASF is building a new Ultramid polymerization plant with a capacity of 100,000 metric tons per year in Shanghai, China. The new plant is planned to start up in 2015. “As part of our long-term strategy, we aim to locate production close to our customers in the Asia Pacific region, so that we can better support their growth, operate more efficiently and collaborate more closely. BASF intends to grow two percentage points above the market in Asia Pacific and maintain our commitment to environment...

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