Executed under BASF's "local-for-local" operational framework, the plant is designed to bolster regional supply chain resilience and deliver high-purity chemicals to regional chipmakers. Leveraging BASF's established industrial footprint in Nanjing, the development creates an integrated engineering and manufacturing platform for close technical collaboration across the local microelectronics value chain.
Executive Commentary
Jens Liebermann (Senior Vice President and Head of Global Electronic Materials, BASF):
"Through this investment, we are strengthening our local manufacturing footprint to better support our customers and contribute to the continued development of China’s semiconductor industry."
Gops Pillay (President, Global Operating Division, BASF):
"The investment marks another important milestone in BASF’s ‘local-for-local’ strategy. Building on BASF’s existing strong presence in Nanjing will further strengthen the company’s manufacturing, supply chain and technical support network and will enable us to better serve customers in the region."
