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Trade News | April 8, 2026

BASF at Techtextil 2026: Helping to shape the future of the textile industry with tangible solutions

At the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens from April 21 to 24, 2026 at the Messe Frankfurt, BASF will present numerous solutions and new projects in the textile sector to customers and partners at booth B 68 in hall 11.0. The focus is on product innovations and future-oriented technologies.
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Trade News | April 8, 2026

BASF at Techtextil 2026: Helping to shape the future of the textile industry with tangible solutions

At the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens from April 21 to 24, 2026 at the Messe Frankfurt, BASF will present numerous solutions and new projects in the textile sector to customers and partners at booth B 68 in hall 11.0. The focus is on product innovations and future-oriented technologies.
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The new Ultrason® P 3010 BMB is a certified biomass-balanced polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) with 20% attributed bio-circular feedstock. Photo: BASF
Trade News | March 31, 2026

Advancing circularity: BASF expands Ultrason® portfolio with new biomass‑balanced PPSU grade for high‑performance applications

BASF is expanding its portfolio of certified biomass-balanced polyarylethersulfones with Ultrason® P 3010 BMB, a polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) with 20% attributed bio-circular feedstock. Ultrason® P 3010 BMB enables customers across industries like household and catering, water and sanitary, medical technology, hydrogen production and E&E to increase the use of renewable resources and accelerate their transition toward a more circular economy.
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Elastollan® GripTec outsole solution for enhanced grip, design freedom and sustainability Photo:BASF
Trade News | March 26, 2026

CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF debuts Elastollan® GripTec outsole solution for enhanced grip, design freedom and sustainability

At CHINAPLAS 2026, BASF will unveil Elastollan® GripTec, a new innovative thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) portfolio designed for the sports footwear industry, unlocking new possibilities for outsole design and manufacturing. The new Elastollan GripTec series combines exceptional grip, durability, design flexibility and sustainability, and is designed for running and hiking enthusiasts, as well as lifestyle fashion and kidswear applications.

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Extended Ultrason® P portfolio by BASF enables re-qualification of food‑contact articles like reusable bottles, catering tableware and high-heat pans affected by EU Regulation 2024/3190. Photo: BASF 2026
Trade News | March 10, 2026

Extended Ultrason® P portfolio by BASF enables compliant re-qualification of food‑contact articles affected by EU Regulation 2024/3190

For high-temperature applications in contact with food, BASF is now offering a portfolio of polyphenlysulfone (PPSU) grades which is not based on Bisphenol S (BPS) and Bisphenol A (BPA).
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BASF launches biomass balance Autofroth foam systems for North American low pressure polyurethane foam market
Trade News | February 26, 2026

BASF launches biomass balance Autofroth foam systems for North American low pressure polyurethane foam market

BASF has introduced biomass balance (BMB) grades of its Autofroth® polyurethane systems for the low pressure polyurethane foam market. These mass-balanced products are REDcert2 certified, along with many BASF sites, including the recently certified Clemson, South Carolina site.
 
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