BASF Plans Plastic Additives Expansion in Europe

German chemicals and materials firm BASF revealed plans Tuesday to increase production of hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) at two of its facilities in Europe. The expansion projects at the company’s Pontecchio Marconi, Italy and Lampertheim, Germany locations will support an uptick in demand for light stabilizers in the durable plastics market

“We see a growing demand for sustainable materials used in applications like automobiles, construction materials, and greenhouses, to tackle the global challenges of today and the future. As a globally leading manufacturer and supplier of light stabilizers, we are expanding our production footprint to be able to meet the growing demand of our customers,” Dr. Achim Sties, senior vice president, Performance Chemicals Europe for BASF, said in release. “The complementing infrastructure investment will also help to increase the resilience and efficiency of our operations.”

HALS help extend the lifespan of plastics by protecting the materials from degradation caused by exposure to sun and artificial light.

Products made at the Pontecchio Marconi and Lampertheim plants are sold to customers across BASF’s global footprint.