Basf SE
1BAS
Company Profile
Business description
BASF is one of the world’s leading chemical companies. It's headquartered in Germany near the Rhine River, which helps with logistics-related savings. Founded in 1865, it produces a vast array of chemicals, plastics, resins, and agricultural solutions. While the company serves multiple industries, it most prominently serves the automotive, agricultural, construction, and pharmaceutical industries. BASF is a first mover in the energy transition and aims to rapidly expand its recycled and bio-based product portfolio.
Contact
Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38
Ludwigshafen am Rhein67056
DEUT: +49 621600
Sector
Basic Materials
Stock type
Cyclical
Industry
Chemicals
Fiscal Year End
31 December 2026
Employees
110,709
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