The expanded production capacity in South Africa enhances BASF’s ability to meet growing demand for high-quality dispersions.
The increased production capacity in South Africa improves BASF’s ability to meet rising demand for high quality dispersions in the architectural coatings, construction and paper industries.
The expansion significantly improves supply reliability for customers across Eastern, Western and Southern Africa and is part of BASF’s commitment to regional growth and resilient local production networks. Customers benefit from regional proximity combined with global expertise and reliable supply chains.
The modern application laboratory in Durban enhances customer collaboration by providing hands on formulation support and regional technical expertise, helping customers accelerate innovation and adapt formulations to local market needs.
In South Africa, the company celebrates 60 years of local presence and remains the only multinational operating a dedicated dispersions production facility in the country. This long-term commitment empowers customers to grow sustainably and competitively within a dynamic region.
Dr. Robert Heger ,Vice President, Business Management Polymer Dispersions for Architectural Coatings & Construction, EMEA at BASF, said: “Our local customers are growing, and the demand for water-based dispersions is increasing. By investing in our dispersion production site in Durban, we will be better able to serve this growing local demand. Together with our customers, we are well prepared and fully committed to shape the next 60 years of growth – for South Africa and beyond.”
