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December 11, 2025

BASF, San Fang and Nichetech collaborate to advance circular economy in footwear industry with new TPU films

Taiwan – December 11, 2025 – BASF, San Fang Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. (San Fang), and Nichetech Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (Nichetech) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop sustainable solutions for the footwear industry, with a focus on thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products and a shared ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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December 11, 2025

BASF, San Fang and Nichetech collaborate to advance circular economy in footwear industry with new TPU films

Taiwan – December 11, 2025 – BASF, San Fang Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. (San Fang), and Nichetech Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (Nichetech) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop sustainable solutions for the footwear industry, with a focus on thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products and a shared ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced is the first dark version of BASF’s established melamine resin foam Basotect®: It combines its excellent acoustic properties with a homogeneous dark color. Photo: BASF
Trade News | November 3, 2025

Into the dark: Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced, the world’s first dark melamine resin foam for stylish sound absorption

BASF is expanding its Basotect® portfolio with Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced, the first dark version of its established melamine resin foam. The industry-first combines the excellent acoustic and safety properties of Basotect® B EcoBalanced with a homogeneous dark color - enabling elegant and visually striking acoustic concepts that complement contemporary color trends. 
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Trade News | October 30, 2025

From Waste to Value: Recycling Automotive Shredder Residue and Bio-Waste into High-Value Feedstock

A new research study by ETH Zurich, in collaboration with BASF SE, has investigated an alternative route for mixed plastic waste streams from end-of-life vehicles: to recycle it alongside biomass. The results show: the recycling of one kg of automotive shredder residues with 3 kg of biomass reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than 3 kg CO2-eq. as compared to their incineration for energy recovery. 
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October 16, 2025

BASF and LEMON sign Memorandum of Understanding to co-develop new material solutions for apparel

BASF and LEMON Co., Ltd. (LEMON) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop new material solutions using Freeflex®, a fiber made from BASF’s Elastollan® thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
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Trade News | October 2, 2025

Turning scrap into new –
BASF presents two new recycling processes for polyamides from end-of-life vehicles

BASF develops two recycling routes for PA6 from end-of-life vehicles: depolymerization and solvent‑based recycling. Pilot projects with ZF and Pöppelmann show near‑series use, processing components for Mercedes‑Benz. 
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