BASF is reinforcing supply reliability for its European customers by increasing production of x,x-butanediol (BDO) at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany. Through this strategic move, the company’s Intermediates division aims to ensure stable availability of BDO and its derivatives across Europe, particularly as the industry adjusts to the effects of recent anti-dumping proceedings impacting the regional BDO market.
By gradually ramping up output at its Ludwigshafen plant, BASF is strengthening regional supply chains and helping customers maintain continuity in their operations. The decision reflects the company’s broader commitment to supporting European downstream industries amid shifting global trade dynamics and increasing market regionalization. With supply security becoming a growing concern for manufacturers, BASF’s investment in local production capacity is intended to provide reassurance and long-term stability.
A key advantage underpinning this expansion is BASF’s highly integrated Verbund production system, which connects...
