BASF
BASF, originally an
acronym for
Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik, is a
German chemicals company. It was founded by Friedrich Engelhorn in
Mannheim in
1865, and later on moved to
Ludwigshafen am Rhein.
They develop and manufacture for example:
As of 2003, BASF have been deeply involved in research concerning
nanotechnological techniques for producing fabrics and
batteries.
From 1925 and on, especially during the Second World War, BASF became part of IG Farben, a conglomerate of all German chemical industries. When the allies disintegrated IG Farben due to several war crimes, the company reappeared as a separate business.
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