Ludwigshafen, Germany · ManufacturersBASF is a chemical company based in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, founded in 1865. Its products go into agriculture, automotive, construction, consumer goods and many other industries. In South America BASF has its regional headquarters in São Paulo and production sites in Brazil and Argentina, including the chemical complex in Guaratinguetá. Farmers in the region use its crop protection products on soy, corn, sugarcane and cotton.
Services and products
Basic and specialty chemicals, crop protection, plastics and polyurethanes, automotive coatings, catalysts, and ingredients for personal care, food and animal feed. Sites in Brazil and Argentina, South American headquarters in São Paulo.
Crop protection
Fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and seed treatments for soy, corn, cotton and sugarcane.
Plastics and polyurethanes
Polyurethane systems, engineering plastics and foams for vehicles, appliances and footwear.
Coatings
Automotive OEM and refinish coatings and decorative paints.
Nutrition and care
Vitamins, feed additives and ingredients for cosmetics, detergents and food.
Catalysts
Catalysts for refineries, chemical processes and vehicle emission control.
About the company
BASF supplies chemicals and materials to customers in nearly every industry. For South American buyers the most relevant areas are agricultural solutions, performance materials, coatings and nutrition and care ingredients.
The agricultural business offers fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and seed treatments for the large row crops of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Industrial customers buy polyurethane systems, engineering plastics, dispersions and coatings for vehicles, appliances and construction.
The company produces locally in Brazil and Argentina and imports further products from its European and global sites. Sales and technical service teams work from São Paulo and other offices in the region.
