BASF helps Volvo Cars accelerate its path to sustainability.

On July 22, the 2020 Volvo Cars Asia Pacific Core Supplier Sustainability Forum and Technology Exhibition was successfully concluded in Shanghai. The event brings together Volvo Cars' 17 of the world's leading suppliers and showcases the advanced level of sustainability at all stages of the automotive industry chain.
a long-standing and trusted supplier and partner to Volvo Cars, BASF was invited to participate and brought with it a number of leading innovative technologies and product solutions

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, Dr. Stephan Kothrade, President and Chairman of BASF Greater China, attended the Sustainability Forum with Dr. Stephan Kothrade, Senior Global Vice President, Volvo Cars Asia Pacific President and CEO of Volvo Cars, and Li Hai, Vice President of Purchasing for Volvo Cars Asia Pacific.
has a long history of leading ideas and actions in the field of sustainability through carbon management projects, chemical cycle projects and transcendental products, making an important contribution to the entire value chain and society. Volvo Cars, BASF's key customer and partner in the automotive industry, has maintained close relationships in China and around the world. BASF remains committed to providing sustainable solutions for the automotive industry and to driving Volvo Cars' growth in China through innovation. This sustainable development science and technology exhibition has laid a solid foundation for further cooperation between the two sides in the future.
, the global automotive industry is being integrated into a huge travel ecology. In this context, Volvo Cars has always advocated a sustainable way to provide a worry-free travel solution. However, as a global industry chain integration, long chain links, many participants in the industry, in order to achieve the goal of sustainable development, we must not be inseparable from the car manufacturers and suppliers of sincere cooperation.
Volvo Cars Group Global Senior Vice President, Volvo Cars Asia Pacific President and CEO Yuan Xiaolin and Volvo Cars Asia Pacific Vice President of Procurement Li Hai visited the BASF exhibition area
We focus on expanding into chemically driven innovation to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for future travel. Currently, BASF has made outstanding contributions to reducing CO2 emissions and achieving recycling targets. Our sustainable solutions, such as lightweighting, process optimization, emissions control, and chemical cycle ChemCycling™ continue to help automakers achieve their sustainability goals and drive greater value in the automotive industry.
The hatchback door holder
made of "chemical cycle" material
the hatchback bracket made of Ultramid® A3HG6 HR BK23591 material is a product produced from the use of pyrolytic oil extracted from waste plastics through BASF's ChemCycling ™ project. The "chemical cycle" process, which converts consumer waste into safe, high-quality accessories to produce high-quality products, is an important step towards the future of zero waste.
the Volvo Cars Sustainability Technology Show, BASF showcased more than a dozen innovative sustainable solutions on site, including solvent-free polyurethane artificial leather Haptex®, FWC-™ (four-way catalyst) four-in-one vehicle emission control unit Elastan® CC625, CathoGuard®800RE next-generation electrophoretic coatings and Star Bloc®film primers for waste reuse.
Haptex® solvent-free polyurethane faux leather
BAZF Haptex® innovative polyurethane solutions for automotive panels, dashboards and car seats, etc., can effectively reduce VOC emissions without the use of organic solvents. BASF Haptex® solvent-free polyurethane faux leather offers excellent mechanical properties and can be customized to meet your needs, combining aesthetics and comfort.
FWC-™ four-way catalyst
BASFFWC-™ four-catalytic design concept is to function the tern three-way catalyst in the particle trap function of the perfect combination to achieve the lowest back pressure contribution, maximum filtration efficiency and maximum gaseous pollutant conversion, can effectively remove exhaust pollutants, improve air quality.
Elastan® CC625 Polyurethane Adhesive
BASF Elastan® CC625 Polyurethane Adhesive uses a reactive thermal pressure process to mix crushed waste with 5-30% polyurethane adhesives and thermo-press molded new composite materials. The water absorption rate of this product and VOC, especially aldehyde emissions are much lower than traditional plywood, can realize the recycling of waste.
CathoGuard® 800RE Next Generation Electrophoresis Coatings
BASF CathoGuard® 800RE Next Generation Electrophoresis Coatings uses lead-free Wuxi technology to achieve low VOC emissions and zero HAP. CathoGuard® 800RE utilizes an anode systems that improve material utilization during construction and are highly chlorine resistant, reducing water consumption and wastewater discharge.
new primer technology for the ®-film primer
BAStarBloc® advanced formulation is suitable for extremely thin films with the same performance as standard primers. But with higher environmental benefits and cost advantages, it reduces product handling, reduces emissions and waste, and uses materials more efficiently.
automotive solutions on site
BASF hopes to work with companies like Volvo Cars and other participating suppliers to improve the environmental footprint of human travel and create a sustainable future!
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