Main drivers of the appliance industry are a low energy consumption, SMART home and sustainability – just to mention some. Regulatory changes will challenge the industry. Materials which are state of the art today will not fulfill the increasing standards of tomorrow. What you need is a partner that develops today the materials meeting the requirements of the future, a partner who offers the whole portfolio and know-how of engineering plastics as well as polyurethane foams for the appliance industry.
To increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint, a new version of the EU energy label for appliances was being introduced. Since 1 March 2021 the new energy label is applicable for the following four product categories:
fridges and freezers, dishwashers, washing machines, and television sets. Besides these strict EU labels also producers and consumers all around the globe are demanding highly energy efficient solutions. BASF has a wide product portfolio to answer this demand.
Our material solutions ensure that your products are safe and stay SMART; we offer flame retardant grades and electronic quality grades within our Ultramid and Ultradur portfolio. To meet your requirements regarding design and aesthetics we provide transparent and translucent polyamides but also glossy and scratch resistant products. Get in contact and challenge us.
Are you a manufacturer of household appliances? Your industry has demanding requirements in many ways: Performance, durability, productivity and aesthetics to name just a few. We have the broad and innovative portfolio you need for all of these requirements, no matter the application. Just watch and you get a better overview concerning our Ultramid® (PA), Ultraform® (POM), Ultradur® (PBT), Elastopor® (PU), Elastocool® (PU), Balindur® (PU) and Elastollan® (TPU).
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