- BASF at Chinaplas 2026: Booth 7.2C41, National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Shanghai, China – April 20, 2026 – BASF is strengthening its presence in China and across Asia by advancing #OurPlasticsJourney with customers and partners, focusing on performance‑led innovation and co‑creation in fast‑growing sectors such as eMobility, robotics, footwear, and advanced consumer and industrial applications. Drawing on its materials expertise, backend integration and strong local manufacturing capabilities, BASF supports customers’ green transformation while expanding into next‑generation applications that will enable new quality productive forces through high‑tech automation and green energy.
“Over the past three years, BASF has signed numerous Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) across Asia, many focused on advanced material solutions for emerging segments. These partnerships reflect our long‑term commitment to the region and our strategy of combining performance, sustainability, and co‑creation which has supported our strong growth in the China market over the last years,” said Andy Postlethwaite, Senior Vice President, Performance Materials Asia Pacific, BASF.
Demonstrating the solutions of tomorrow at CHINAPLAS 2026
At CHINAPLAS 2026, BASF showcases innovative solutions and co‑creations that reflect its performance‑driven approach. Collaborations with partners such as Welion New Energy Technology, Niber Technologies, and Clarks demonstrate how high‑performance and sustainable materials enable new design possibilities, enhance user experience, and open new market opportunities.
#OurPlasticsJourney: performance, sustainability, and co-creation from design to end‑of‑life
BASF’s #OurPlasticsJourney supports customers across the full value chain – from material design and production to use and end‑of‑life – balancing performance, sustainability, and economic viability.
Our sustainability portfolio has increased between 30-60% depending on product line since 2024 and based on specific requests from customers.
This approach is enabled by close technical collaboration, rapid prototyping, and sustainable design. Continued investments in local production, R&D, and technical capabilities across Asia strengthen BASF’s ability to innovate quickly and stay close to customers in China.
Visitors to CHINAPLAS 2026 can also engage with BASF at concurrent events:
- #OurPlasticsJourney – MAKE-USE-RECYCLE with BASF Elastollan® TPU at the organizer’s Green low-carbon solutions on 21 April
- Advanced engineering plastics solutions for cooling systems at the organizer’s Automotive Plastics Solutions session on 23 April
For more information on BASF at CHINAPLAS 2026, click here: https://chinaplas.basf.com/
About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 108,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €60 billion in 2025. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.
