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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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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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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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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.
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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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