Basf (OTCMKTS:BASFY) is a Germany-based global chemical company headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Founded in 1865, the company develops and manufactures a broad range of chemicals and materials used by manufacturers and consumers in industries including automotive, construction, agriculture, food and nutrition, personal care, electronics, and energy.
Its business activities include the production of basic and specialty chemicals, plastics and performance materials, coatings and surface treatments, catalysts, agricultural solutions, nutrition and care ingredients, and industrial solutions. BASF also supplies battery materials and chemical intermediates, as well as products that support manufacturing processes and improve the performance, durability, or sustainability of products made by other companies.
BASF serves customers through production facilities, research operations, and sales organizations across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, South America, Africa, and the Middle East. The company is led by Dr. Markus Kamieth, who became chairman of the Board of Executive Directors in April 2024.
