BASF celebrates 150 years in business

07/04/2015
BASF celebrates 150 years in business
Leather chemicals manufacturer BASF officially celebrtated its 150th anniversary on April 6.

The original company, the Badische Anilin & Sodafabrik (BASF) was founded in Mannheim, Germany, on April 6, 1865, with its focus on producing dyes and inorganic chemicals.

BASF has more than 100 years’ experience in producing leather chemicals and provides a product range that covers the leather-making process from beamhouse to finishing. “Working continuously on product and process development, we help our customers produce leather in a more sustainable way, [to] enable them to meet the stringent requirements set by governments and brands,” the company says.

Image shows Dr Kurt Bock, chairman of the BASF board of executive directors, launching the company’s anniversary year.