BASF to build new catalyst development and solids processing center in Germany

BASF is strengthening its global catalyst development and helping customers bring new products to market faster
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As part of this strategy, BASF is building a new pilot plant center at its Ludwigshafen site
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The new catalyst development and solids processing center will be a global center for pilot-scale production of chemical catalysts and process innovation
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The construction of the new pilot plant centre in Ludwigshafen also underlines the importance of the site for global research
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The new building is scheduled to be completed in mid-2024
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"The new catalyst development and solids handling center reinforces our focus on innovative and sustainable solutions that benefit our customers and the environment
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It is a strong sign of our continued commitment to innovation in our chemical catalyst portfolio
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It enables us to be more Respond quickly to market demands and contribute to a more sustainable chemical industry," said Dr.
Peter Schuhmacher, President of BASF's Catalysts business
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"The new catalyst development center supports the growth strategy of our chemical catalysts business
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It sends a strong signal to customers that BASF is committed to innovating our process catalyst portfolio and bringing new products to market faster
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The new medium The pilot plant also supports closer collaboration with our development partners to drive innovation together," said Dr.
Detlef Ruff, Senior Vice President Process Catalysts at BASF
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Specifically, the new pilot plant helps chemical catalyst specialists convert laboratory formulations to production scale faster and produce sample quantities of new catalysts at technical scale with shorter lead times
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As a result, customers have faster access to new catalyst technologies – a key factor in bringing new products to market successfully
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