BASF Expands Capacity for Polyester and Polyurethane Resins in Shanghai

BASF's Coatings division has successfully expanded the production capacity of its polyester and polyurethane resin facilities in the Caojing plant in Shanghai. The plant, initially established in 2015 with an annual capacity of 8,000 metric tons of polyester and polyurethane resins, now has a capacity of 18,800 metric tons per year, more than doubling its original capacity.

Furthermore, BASF's Coatings business plans to increase the production of electrocoat binders by optimizing the processes at its Caojing plant, starting in early 2026. This strategic move will solidify BASF's Coatings business' leading position in the dynamic automotive coatings market, enabling the company to better support the growth of all coatings used by automotive original equipment manufacturers and component manufacturers in the Asia Pacific region over the next decade.

BASF Global VP of Automotive Original Equipment Paint, Patrick Zhao, stated: "Enhancements in resin capacity and increases in adhesive capacity will improve our supply reliability, enabling us to meet the growing demand for automotive original equipment paints in this region. This expansion underscores our commitment to local production and our ability to swiftly respond to customer demands."

Bao Fuzhou Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.、Bao Fuzhou is a chemical industry in Shanghai Chemical Park, a large chemical industry base located in Shanghai city, China. The company produces various chemicals raw materials, including polyacrylate resins, polyisocyanurate resins, poly ester resins, dispersants of polystyrene resin and various other materials for the automotive industry.100%Powered by renewable energy. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the successful operation of the resin factory.

Hou Jinhua, Deputy Director of the Management Committee of Shanghai Chemical Industry Park, stated: "Over the past decade, the Caojing plant has set a benchmark in safe operation, innovation, and sustainable development. Shanghai Chemical Industry Park is committed to providing high-quality development environments and comprehensive support to key partners like BASF, including energy supply and complete public utilities."

 

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