BASF has built a new motor vehicle emission control catalyst production facility in Shanghai to meet the needs of the Chinese market

The new plant has a construction area of 30,000 square meters and an upgraded production capacity
advanced technology to help customers meet more stringent emission standards Shanghai, China - December 20, 2018 - BASF invests in a new motor vehicle emission control catalyst production facility at the Pudong Science and Technology Innovation Park in Shanghai, China. With a floor area of 30,000 square meters, the new plant can accommodate multiple production lines and provide a full range of emission control technologies and products for heavy and light motor vehicle customers. The plant is currently under construction and is scheduled to start production by the end of 2019
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.Based on growing chinese market demand, the plant will produce innovative emission catalysts for gasoline and diesel vehicles, helping automotive customers meet stricter emission requirements before the Implementation of the Six Nations Emissions Standards in 2020.SAF is committed to providing our customers with state-of-the-art environmental catalyst solutions," said Stephan Kothrade, President, Basf Asia Pacific (Functional Management), President and Chairman of Greater China. Our research and development of motor vehicle emission control catalysts can meet China's most stringent environmental regulations and make an important contribution to the realization of China's 'Three-Year Action Plan for the Blue Sky Defense War'. BASFcontinue to grow strongly in China by increasing capacity and driving innovation to meet local customer needs. Our new installations in China enable BASF to meet growing market demands and provide flexibility for future expansions and upgrades to meet future market demands. Dr. Dirk Demuth, Senior Vice President, Global Business Unit, BASF Motor Vehicle Emissions Control Catalysts.About BASF Group Catalysts
BASF Group Catalysts is a global leader in environmental technology and process catalysts, providing expertise in technology development to protect the air we breathe, produce the fuel needed to power them, and ensure the efficient production of chemicals, plastics and other products, including advanced battery materials. With our industry-leading research and development platform, passion for innovation and deep understanding of a wide range of precious and basic metals, BASF's Catalysts business is engaged in the development of unique, patented solutions to help our customers succeed. For more information about BASF's Catalysts business unit, please visit .