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Unlocking the premium no-label look for recyclable PET bottles

acResin^® UV 3532 has been approved by RecyClass to be compatible with established European recycling processes for PET bottles. During standard recycling processes, this UV-curable acrylic hotmelt can be removed reliably, enabling clean PET streams and supporting high-quality recyclate. This way, acResin^® UV 3532 opens up new opportunities to design recyclable PET packaging with high-clarity filmic labels.

Dispersion production site at Durban site, South Africa

BASF expands dispersion production in Durban, South Africa for architectural coatings, construction and paper industries

BASF’s latest dispersion capacity expansion in South Africa strengthens supply reliability across the continent and accelerates access to high‑quality, innovation‑driven dispersions. Discover how the upgraded Durban site empowers customers in architectural coatings, construction, and paper applications with enhanced performance, faster support, and a future‑ready production network.

Advanced adhesive coating technology for acResin^©

Our acResin^© UV-curing acrylic hotmelt technology supports a wide range of adhesive applications. By selecting the right coating technology, you can boost performance even further and open the door to a wide range of applications. Find out how our decades of expertise and BASF’s unique Adhesive Coating Center can help you achieve adhesive properties tailored exactly to your needs.

OQEMA's visit to Ludwigshafen for onboarding training at BASF marks the beginning of a distribution partnership between the two companies in selected Central and Eastern European countries for construction and coating dispersions, as well as additives for paints and coatings.

New distribution partnership of BASF and OQEMA for paints and coatings in selected Central and Eastern European countries

New distribution partnership of BASF and OQEMA for dispersions for construction and architectural coatings and additives for paints & coatings in selected Central and South-Eastern European countries. Starting January 1, 2026, BASF and OQEMA will join forces to strengthen the supply of highquality dispersions and additives. Together they will offer tailored, performance driven solutions to help customers meet the evolving needs of the paints and coatings industry in the region.

The image shows the STEP2 unit featuring BASF upcycling solutions, positioned at the top level on the corner. The unit is shown with lights on, contrasting with a cloudy dark sky in the background. Credit: Zooey Braun

Upcycling solutions for interior design at NEST

Swiss innovation and research building NEST is all about bringing new sustainable technologies to the market, but faster. Upcycling solutions enabled by BASF binder technology are now part of the platform: a new unit features high-performance surface coverings from waste materials.