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Depolymerization and solvent-based recycling successfully demonstrated at pilot scale for high-quality recycled materials in automotive applications. 

Technologies show potential to support circularity and CO2 reduction in the automotive industry following further development and scale-up.

Collaboration along the value chain with Mercedes-Benz AG, ZF Group and Pöppelmann K-TECH was essential for the pilot projects.

Photo: BASF
Trade News | October 16, 2026

Double recognition for BASF's PA6 recycling technologies: MATERIALICA Award 2026 winner and runner-up at the Fakuma Innovation Award 2026

BASF has received two awards for its innovative solutions for closing the loop on engineering plastics. The two recycling projects for polyamide 6 (PA6) presented at K 2025 – depolymerization and solvent-based recycling – received both the MATERIALICA Award 2026 (winner in the category “CO2 Efficiency”) and the Fakuma Innovation Award 2026 (2nd place in the category “sustainability”).

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Depolymerization and solvent-based recycling successfully demonstrated at pilot scale for high-quality recycled materials in automotive applications. 

Technologies show potential to support circularity and CO2 reduction in the automotive industry following further development and scale-up.

Collaboration along the value chain with Mercedes-Benz AG, ZF Group and Pöppelmann K-TECH was essential for the pilot projects.

Photo: BASF
Trade News | October 16, 2026

Double recognition for BASF's PA6 recycling technologies: MATERIALICA Award 2026 winner and runner-up at the Fakuma Innovation Award 2026

BASF has received two awards for its innovative solutions for closing the loop on engineering plastics. The two recycling projects for polyamide 6 (PA6) presented at K 2025 – depolymerization and solvent-based recycling – received both the MATERIALICA Award 2026 (winner in the category “CO2 Efficiency”) and the Fakuma Innovation Award 2026 (2nd place in the category “sustainability”).
October 14, 2026

Reliably Cooled: BASF launches GLYTHERMIN® for data centers of the future

Ludwigshafen, Germany, October 8, 2026 – The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing is driving the expansion of data centers around the world and creating new challenges for operators in energy efficiency and thermal management. With its Glythermin product platform, BASF offers high-performance heat transfer fluids for modern liquid-cooled data centers, supporting the reliable operation of AI infrastructure.
Because of its extraordinary property profile Ultrason® is ideally suited for E&E parts in AI infrastructure like fiber optical connectors (FOC).
Photo: BASF
Trade News | October 12, 2026

Powering data, managing heat: Ultrason® for AI-driven E&E applications

BASF is expanding the application focus of its Ultrason® portfolio to advance the development of electrical and electronic (E&E) components used in AI-driven data centers, high-speed connectivity and e-mobility. BASF’s polyarylethersulfones (PAES) thus support E&E manufacturers, OEMs and data center operators who require materials that maintain reliable operation, signal integrity and long service life as well as ensure fire safety and efficient thermal management. 
Because of its extraordinary property profile Ultrason® is ideally suited for E&E parts in AI infrastructure like fiber optical connectors (FOC).
Photo: BASF
Trade News | October 12, 2026

Powering data, managing heat: Ultrason® for AI-driven E&E applications

BASF is expanding the application focus of its Ultrason® portfolio to advance the development of electrical and electronic (E&E) components used in AI-driven data centers, high-speed connectivity and e-mobility. BASF’s polyarylethersulfones (PAES) thus support E&E manufacturers, OEMs and data center operators who require materials that maintain reliable operation, signal integrity and long service life as well as ensure fire safety and efficient thermal management. 
Because of its extraordinary property profile Ultrason® is ideally suited for E&E parts in AI infrastructure like fiber optical connectors (FOC).
Photo: BASF
Trade News | October 5, 2026

Powering data, managing heat: Ultrason® for AI-driven E&E applications

BASF is expanding the application focus of its Ultrason® portfolio to advance the development of electrical and electronic (E&E) components used in AI-driven data centers, high-speed connectivity and e-mobility. BASF’s polyarylethersulfones (PAES) thus support E&E manufacturers, OEMs and data center operators who require materials that maintain reliable operation, signal integrity and long service life as well as ensure fire safety and efficient thermal management.