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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, January 7, 2010 – BASF Plant Science is pleased to announce the addition of Schlapia Inc. to the list of companies now contracting for NutriDense Grain®. Schlapia, a family-owned grain mill, is committed to working with local farmers to enhance their profitability through NutriDense Grain.
“We are very interested in NutriDense Grain and look forward to seeing how it performs in this geography,” said Mark Schlapia, president of Schlapia Inc. “By accepting NutriDense Grain at our facility, we will be able to offer growers a premium contracting opportunity while providing optimal nutrition and enhancing animal feed performance.”
Through Schlapia’s convenient buyer’s call contracting, corn growers who plant NutriDense Grain will receive a per-bushel premium. Local delivery and online sign-up are also available. NutriDense hybrids are available in these areas through NutriDense licensed seed companies. For a list of these companies, visit www.nutridense.com/seed-partners.
“This program will provide the opportunity for many Iowa corn growers and animal producers to experience the benefits of NutriDense Grain,” said Scott Friedlund, NutriDense Grain product manager. “We appreciate the opportunity to add value to the local agricultural community and we look forward to a long, mutually beneficial relationship with Schlapia.”
NutriDense is a nutritionally enhanced corn that contains a stacked set of output traits designed to enhance animal feed performance.
For swine and poultry producers, corn hybrids containing NutriDense® Grain traits elevate ration energy content without adding fat, increase essential amino acid content and improve phosphorus availability. At the same time, NutriDense Grain reduces the amount of soybean meal in the ration, which increases digestibility. NutriDense Grain provides better animal nutrition that leads to greater profitability for producers.
About Schlapia Inc.
Schlapia Inc., a family-owned feed mill, has been serving South Central Iowa since 1956. For more information, please call 641-734-5303.
About BASF Plant Science
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals as well as oil and gas. BASF Plant Science – a BASF group company – is one of the world’s leading companies providing innovative plant biotechnology solutions for agriculture. Today, more than 750 employees are helping farmers meet the growing demand for improved agricultural productivity and healthier nutrition for humans and animals. BASF Plant Science has developed an unparalleled gene discovery platform focusing on yield and quality traits in crops such as corn, soybean and rice. Jointly with leading partners in the seed industry BASF Plant Science is commercializing its products. Current projects include higher yielding row crops, nutritionally-enhanced corn for animal feed or higher content of Omega-3’s in oil crops for preventing cardiovascular diseases. To find out more about BASF Plant Science, please visit www.basf.com/plantscience.
About BASF
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals and oil and gas. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF posted sales of more than €62 billion in 2008 and had approximately 97,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at: http://www.basf.com.
NutriDense is a registered trademark of BASF Plant Science L.P.
Nutritionally-Enhanced Corn Hybrids To Benefit Animal Producers And Corn Growers; Genuity™ VT Triple PRO™ and Roundup Ready® Expected To Launch in 2010; Genuity™ SmartStax™ Hybrids in 2011
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, and ST. LOUIS, December 9, 2009 – BASF Plant Science and Monsanto today announced the signing of an agreement to develop and commercialize new corn hybrids with better nutrition for animal feed.
The new hybrids will contain BASF’s NutriDense traits that are designed to enhance animal feed performance. NutriDense corn has higher levels of essential amino acids and energy, greater phosphorous availability and is more digestible.
BASF’s NutriDense traits will be combined with Monsanto’s Roundup Ready Genuity VT Triple PRO and Genuity SmartStax corn. The new high quality hybrids are expected to deliver the best feed value and yields equivalent to elite conventional corn. Once launched, seed companies will market the new hybrids through licensing agreements.
“The addition of higher yielding NutriDense corn hybrids from Monsanto plus increased distribution through Monsanto regional brands and other partners will allow animal operations to contract the planting of the enhanced nutrition corn across a broad geography,” said Jonathan Bryant, managing director of BASF Plant Science LP.
Corn growers may benefit from the premium pricing opportunity on the product from animal feed operations.
“We believe this collaboration will produce new and high-value hybrids for farmers by enabling them to deliver a more nutritious source of corn for feed use to their customers,” said Cameron Ator, regional brand lead for Monsanto. “This is another example of Monsanto’s efforts to continue to provide innovative products that can help farmers maximize the yield and profit potential on their farms.”
Roughly 45 percent of the corn grown in the United States is used as animal feed, with the majority being fed specifically to swine or poultry. A better nutritional composition of the grain fed to the animal reduces costs and waste. This development and commercialization agreement will benefit animal producers by offering a greater number of high yielding, high nutritional quality hybrids specifically designed for the swine, poultry, and dairy segment.
“BASF Plant Science has a strong commitment to the feed industry and our work in corn enhancement and animal nutrition is delivering better corn for better feed,” Bryant added. “We are the only company investing in this manner and depth to provide solutions that improve animal performance and help producers increase their profitability.”
About Monsanto Company
Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Monsanto remains focused on enabling both small-holder and large-scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world’s natural resources such as water and energy. To learn more about our business and our commitments, please visit: www.monsanto.com. Follow our business on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MonsantoCo, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MonsantoCo, or subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed.
About BASF Plant Science
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals as well as oil and gas. BASF Plant Science – a BASF group company – is one of the world’s leading companies providing innovative plant biotechnology solutions for agriculture. Today, more than 750 employees are helping farmers meet the growing demand for improved agricultural productivity and healthier nutrition for humans and animals. BASF Plant Science has developed an unparalleled gene discovery platform focusing on yield and quality traits in crops such as corn, soybean and rice. Jointly with leading partners in the seed industry BASF Plant Science is commercializing its products. Current projects include higher yielding row crops, nutritionally-enhanced corn for animal feed or higher content of Omega-3’s in oil crops for preventing cardiovascular diseases. To find out more about BASF Plant Science, please visit www.basf.com/plantscience.
About BASF
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals as well as oil and gas. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has approximately 97,000 employees and posted sales of more than €62 billion in 2008. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, November 18, 2009 – BASF Plant Science is pleased to announce the addition of Perdue AgriBusiness to the list of companies now contracting for NutriDense Grain. Perdue, a leading merchandiser, processor and exporter of grain, is committed to working with local farmers to enhance their profitability through NutriDense Grain.
“Perdue has been evaluating NutriDense Grain for some time, and we are very pleased with the results we saw this harvest and in previous feeding trials,” said John Ade, Perdue AgriBusiness vice president of grain sales and merchandising. “By accepting NutriDense Grain at our facilities, we will be able to offer growers a premium contracting opportunity while providing optimal nutrition and enhancing animal feed performance.”
As a result of this program, corn growers delivering to the Perdue feed mills in Washington, Ind. and Livermore, Ky. will have a strong local market for NutriDense Grain. NutriDense hybrids are available in these areas through NutriDense licensed seed companies. For a list of these companies, visit visit www.nutridense.com/seed-partners.
“This program will provide the opportunity for many corn growers in these areas to experience the benefits of NutriDense Grain,” said Scott Friedlund, NutriDense Grain product manager. “We appreciate the opportunity to add value to the local agricultural community through NutriDense Grain, and we look forward to a long, mutually beneficial relationship with Perdue.”
NutriDense is a nutritionally enhanced corn that contains a stacked set of output traits designed to enhance animal feed performance.
For swine and poultry producers, corn hybrids containing NutriDense Grain traits elevate ration energy content without adding fat, increase essential amino acid content and improve phosphorus availability. At the same time, NutriDense Grain reduces the amount of soybean meal in the ration, which increases digestibility. NutriDense Grain provides better animal nutrition that leads to greater profitability for producers.
About Perdue AgriBusiness
Perdue AgriBusiness is a wholly owned subsidiary of Perdue Incorporated. Ranked among the largest grain companies in the United States, Perdue AgriBusiness is a leading merchandiser, processor and exporter of agriculture products. Through its more than 40 elevator locations with more than 60 million bushels of storage, four transload facilities, three protein blend mills, three soybean crushing operations, an edible oil refinery and two rendering facilities, Perdue AgriBusiness serves agricultural markets across the United States and around the world. Visit www.perdueagribusiness.com for more information.
About BASF Plant Science
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals as well as oil and gas. BASF Plant Science – a BASF group company – is one of the world’s leading companies providing innovative plant biotechnology solutions for agriculture. Today, more than 750 employees are helping farmers meet the growing demand for improved agricultural productivity and healthier nutrition for humans and animals. BASF Plant Science has developed an unparalleled gene discovery platform focusing on yield and quality traits in crops such as corn, soybean and rice. Jointly with leading partners in the seed industry BASF Plant Science is commercializing its products. Current projects include higher yielding row crops, nutritionally-enhanced corn for animal feed or higher content of Omega-3’s in oil crops for preventing cardiovascular diseases. To find out more about BASF Plant Science, please visit www.basf.com/plantscience.
About BASF
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals and oil and gas. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF posted sales of more than €62 billion in 2008 and had approximately 97,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at: http://www.basf.com.
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, September 28, 2009 – The 2009 World Dairy Expo kicks off Tuesday, Sept. 29 in Madison, Wisconsin, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 3. Representatives from NutriDense Silage will be at the show in booth 35-36, ready for a busy week!
The team has a number of on-site activities planned for the week, including:
• A daily Garmin GPS Navigation System giveaway; all booth visitors are invited to register for a chance to win.
• The Virtual Farm Tour (in the Mendota 1 meeting room in the Exhibition Hall) at noon on Saturday, October 3. NutriDense will be presenting Monte Chico, a standout Argentinean dairy operation.
• Show updates on the NutriDense blog and Twitter.
World Dairy Expo is the international dairy meeting place, a five-day event showcasing the finest in dairy genetics and the newest technologies available to the dairy industry. For more information and a schedule of show events, visit www.world-dairy-expo.com.
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, September 29, 2009 – BASF Plant Science today announced that Greg Jones has joined the company as the NutriDense Silage Product Manager. In this position, he will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing plans for NutriDense Silage in the United States and Argentina.
“We eagerly anticipate the addition of Greg to our team. His input will make a strong team even stronger,” said Barney Bernstein, BASF Plant Science director of trait marketing and sales. “Greg brings a good understanding of the dairy value chain and dairy operations. He had numerous awards in his previous positions at Diamond V and Monsanto, testifying to his ability to design and implement sound business growth strategies.”
Jones joins BASF Plant Science with over 13 years of experience in the dairy industry. Prior to joining the BASF Plant Science team, he was a Regional Sales Manager with Diamond V Technologies, a manufacturer of yeast culture metabolites. Jones previously served as an Area Marketing Manager for Monsanto Dairy Business and has held positions with Purina Mills Inc. and Koch Feed Products Company.
NutriDense is a nutritionally enhanced corn that contains a stacked set of output traits designed to enhance animal feed performance. Seed companies market the product through licensing agreements.
NutriDense silage hybrids can increase silage tonnage, milk production and per acre profitability for dairy producers. NutriDense silage hybrids can deliver high yields and help producers maintain milk levels while reducing input costs.
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Fran Castle BASF Plant Science Tel: (919) 547-2710 Email: fran.castle@basf.com |
Jessica Redman Howard, Merrell & Partners Tel: (919) 844-2738 Email: jredman@merrellgroup.com |
Stewart Seeds and Kruger Seeds chose to sell NutriDense hybrids due to strong demand for NutriDense grain in their market areas
REASEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, January 13, 2009 — BASF Plant Science today announced the addition of two new American Seeds LLC brands to the current list of NutriDense trait licensees. The two seed brands, Stewart Seeds of Greensburg, Indiana and Kruger Seeds of Dike, Iowa will be offering NutriDense grain hybrids in 2009 due to strong demand in their market areas as well as significant improvements in the performance of NutriDense genetics.
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Fran Castle BASF Plant Science Tel: (919) 547-2710 Email: fran.castle@basf.com |
Jessica Redman Howard, Merrell & Partners Tel: (919) 844-2738 Email: jredman@merrellgroup.com |
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, December 12, 2008 — BASF Plant Science today announced that Mark Schultz has joined the company as a Sales Agronomist located in Sycamore, Illinois. In this position, he will be responsible for managing NutriDense pre-commercial hybrid and inbred line evaluation, managing and improving strip testing programs and will support product training for NutriDense sales and marketing personnel as well as seed partners.
“Mark brings extensive experience in the seed industry that will make him a great addition to our team,” said Christopher Clucas, BASF Plant Science Agronomy Manager. “With his years of research and field experience in both agronomy and sales, we are confident that Mark will bring value to BASF Plant Science and our seed partners.”
Schultz joins BASF Plant Science Team with over 20 years of experience in the seed industry. Most recently, he was a Territory Seed Specialist at United Agri Products Inc., managing sales and forecasting seed production for Northern Illinois. Additionally, Schultz has experience in sales, production research, and technical support, working at various companies including White Oak Ag Inc., Golden Harvest, J.C. Robinson Seed Company, and Pioneer Hi-Bred International.
Schultz graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, specializing in Agriculture Business with an emphasis on Agronomic Industries. He currently resides in Princeton, Illinois.
NutriDense® is a nutritionally enhanced corn that contains a stacked set of output traits designed to enhance animal feed performance. Seed companies market the product through licensing agreements.
NutriDense silage hybrids can increase silage tonnage, milk production and per acre profitability for dairy producers. NutriDense silage hybrids can deliver high yields and increase milk production by up to 2.9 lbs./head/day. For swine producers, hybrids containing NutriDense can improve profits by up to $4 per marketed hog by reducing feed costs and or improving feed efficiency. NutriDense is also higher in protein and all essential amino acids than many conventional corn hybrids.
About BASF Plant Science
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals as well as oil and gas. BASF Plant Science – a BASF group company – is one of the world’s leading companies providing innovative plant biotechnology solutions for agriculture. Today, more than 750 employees are helping farmers meet the growing demand for improved agricultural productivity and healthier nutrition for humans and animals. BASF Plant Science has developed an unparalleled gene discovery platform focusing on yield and quality traits in crops such as corn, soybean and rice. Jointly with leading partners in the seed industry BASF Plant Science is commercializing its products. Current projects include higher yielding row crops, nutritionally-enhanced corn for animal feed or higher content of Omega-3’s in oil crops for preventing cardiovascular diseases. To find out more about BASF Plant Science, please visit www.basf.com/plantscience.
BASF – The Chemical Company. We don’t make a lot of the products you buy. We make a lot of the products you buy better.®
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 15,000 employees in North America, and had sales of approximately $16.4 billion in 2007. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, or to sign up to receive news releases by e-mail, visit www.basf.com/usa.
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. As a reliable partner, BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges, such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has more than 95,000 employees and posted sales of almost €58 billion in 2007. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
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Fran Castle BASF Plant Science Tel: (919) 547-2710 Email: fran.castle@basf.com |
Jessica Redman Howard, Merrell & Partners Tel: (919) 844-2738 Email: jredman@merrellgroup.com |
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, December 5, 2008 — BASF Plant Science today announced that Rich Lutz has joined the company as a Forage Specialist in the Upper Northeast region. In this position, he will be responsible for building relationships and providing support for key NutriDense seed partners. Lutz also will be working directly with dairy producers, managers and nutritionists to share the improved benefits of feeding corn silage made from NutriDense hybrids. His territory will include New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan.
“Rich has a strong background in technical sales and service of forage products and we’re excited to have him join us,” said Kyle McMillan, NutriDense Sales Manager. “With extensive experience in product support and strong account management skills, he will be a great asset to our company. He also has a broad understanding of the dairy industry in the Northeast region that will greatly benefit BASF Plant Science and our customers.”
Lutz has 24 years experience in the seed and feed industry, with 22 years at Pioneer Hi-Bred International in the Upper Northeast as a Forage Specialist, primarily working with large dairies and key Pioneer sales staff. Prior to joining the BASF Plant Science Team, he was employed by Novus International as a Ruminant Account Manager, calling on nutritionists and feed mills in the Northeast United States.
Lutz graduated from Delaware Valley College of Science & Agriculture with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dairy Husbandry. He also received his Master of Science degree in Animal Industries at the University of Connecticut. He currently resides in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.
NutriDense® is a nutritionally enhanced corn that contains a stacked set of output traits designed to enhance animal feed performance. Seed companies market the product through licensing agreements.
NutriDense silage hybrids can increase silage tonnage, milk production and per acre profitability for dairy producers. NutriDense silage hybrids can deliver high yields and increase milk production by up to 2.9 lbs./head/day. For swine producers, hybrids containing NutriDense can improve profits by up to $4 per marketed hog by reducing feed costs and or improving feed efficiency. NutriDense is also higher in protein and all essential amino acids than many conventional corn hybrids.
About BASF Plant Science
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals as well as oil and gas. BASF Plant Science – a BASF group company – is one of the world’s leading companies providing innovative plant biotechnology solutions for agriculture. Today, more than 750 employees are helping farmers meet the growing demand for improved agricultural productivity and healthier nutrition for humans and animals. BASF Plant Science has developed an unparalleled gene discovery platform focusing on yield and quality traits in crops such as corn, soybean and rice. Jointly with leading partners in the seed industry BASF Plant Science is commercializing its products. Current projects include higher yielding row crops, nutritionally-enhanced corn for animal feed or higher content of Omega-3’s in oil crops for preventing cardiovascular diseases. To find out more about BASF Plant Science, please visit www.basf.com/plantscience.
BASF – The Chemical Company. We don’t make a lot of the products you buy. We make a lot of the products you buy better.®
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 15,000 employees in North America, and had sales of approximately $16.4 billion in 2007. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, or to sign up to receive news releases by e-mail, visit www.basf.com/usa.
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. As a reliable partner, BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges, such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has more than 95,000 employees and posted sales of almost €58 billion in 2007. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
BASF Plant Science and Matthews Feed and Grain have teamed up to sponsor the Delaware County 4-H, presenting the organization with a $2,000 check during the 2008 county fair livestock auction. The sponsorship furthers the commitment of BASF Plant Science and Matthews Feed and Grain to support local youth involved with livestock.
“BASF Plant Science is pleased to have the opportunity to partner with Matthews Feed and Grain to support Delaware County youth and their involvement with the livestock industry,” said Mike Jackson, NutriDense program manager. “Our commitment to Delaware County 4-H is an example of how our NutriDense sales team is involved with local agricultural community activities where we live and work. It is a way for us to help ensure the sustainability of agriculture through youth programs such as the Delaware County 4-H program.”
The money presented to the Delaware County 4-H will sponsor sandwiches and drinks for buyers during the auction and a portion of the meal for livestock auction buyers immediately following the sale. The sale will take place on Wednesday, July 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the county fairgrounds.
“We are happy to support the Delaware County 4-H through our donation,” said Brantt Huston, feed sales manager of Matthews Feed and Grain in Matthews, Indiana. “Young people involved in agriculture are important to our local economy and are vital to the future of our industry.”
In December 2006, BASF Plant Science and Matthews Feed and Grain signed an agreement to allow the grain elevator to contract with area growers to grow hybrids carrying NutriDense traits and offer the resulting grain to its customers. Under the arrangement, growers who agree to bring their NutriDense grain to Matthews Feed and Grain receive a $0.25/bushel premium. Together, BASF Plant Science and Matthews Feed and Grain are providing higher profits for local corn growers, increased revenue for the elevator and more high-quality corn for pork producers. NutriDense elevates energy levels and provides higher overall protein content, allowing pork producers to reduce feed costs and gain feeding efficiencies enhancing their bottom line.
About BASF Plant Science
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals as well as oil and gas. BASF Plant Science – a BASF group company – is one of the world’s leading companies providing innovative plant biotechnology solutions for agriculture. Today, more than 750 employees are helping farmers meet the growing demand for improved agricultural productivity and healthier nutrition for humans and animals. BASF Plant Science has developed an unparalleled gene discovery platform focusing on yield and quality traits in crops such as corn, soybean and rice. Jointly with leading partners in the seed industry BASF Plant Science is commercializing its products. Current projects include higher yielding row crops, nutritionally-enhanced corn for animal feed or higher content of Omega-3’s in oil crops for preventing cardiovascular diseases. To find out more about BASF Plant Science, please visit www.basf.com/plantscience.
More about NutriDense can be found at http://www.nutridense.com.
BASF – The Chemical Company. We don’t make a lot of products you buy. We make a lot of products you buy better®.
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF employs more than 15,000 in North America, and had sales of approximately $16.4 billion in 2007. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, or to sign up to receive news releases by e-mail, visit www.basf.com/usa.
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF’s intelligent system solutions and high-value products help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has over 95,000 employees and posted sales of almost €58 billion in 2007. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
