O-Basf

More than 117,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world.

BASF History. We create chemistry

Discover a company history which shows how chemistry enables new ideas and solutions. For more than 150 years – from 1865 until today.

Responsibility, solutions, global presence and joint success – these topics are like a red thread through BASF history. Milestones of these thematic development lines as well as a chronological account wait to be explored by you.

BASF Corporate History

Do you have questions concerning BASF's history? Or do plan to visit BASF Corporate Archives? Please, contact BASF Corporate History!

Products

Our portfolio ranges from chemicals and materials to industrial solutions, surface technologies, nutrition & care and agricultural solutions.

Industries

Select your industry of interest:

• Agriculture
• Automotive & Transportation
• Chemicals
• Construction
• Electronics & Electric
• Energy & Resources
• Furniture & Wood
• Home Care and Industrial & Institutional Cleaning Solutions
• Nutrition
• Packaging & Print
• Paints & Coatings
• Personal Care & Hygiene
• Pharmaceuticals
• Plastics & Rubber
• Pulp & Paper

• Textile, Leather & Footwear