Written on 10.09.2013 - Industry
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BASF inaugurates Polyurethanes Technical Development Center in Pakistan

BASF has opened a Polyurethanes Technical Development Center in Pakistan, offering improved services to customers, and bringing its latest developments to industries in Pakistan including home appliances, furniture, construction, footwear, and transportation. BASF says the initiative will complement its range of offerings, technical expertise, and strategic collaborations in the region.

Inauguration ceremony of the new BASF Polyurethanes Technical Development Center

“The Polyurethanes Technical Development Center in Pakistan is yet another cornerstone of our growing global network in Asia. At the new center, we will work in collaboration with our customers to drive sustainable solutions for the present and upcoming industrial challenges. For instance, meeting the local technical specifications of OEM's for four- and two-wheelers in the transportation segment, meeting high energy star rating in appliance, providing technical edge to key accounts in footwear and smart housing solutions for construction,” said Hyoung Soon Moon, Vice President Asia Pacific, Performance Materials, Polyurethanes.

The state-of-the-art facility at the BASF production site in Landhi, Karachi, houses a wet lab, dry lab, and a foam-cutting area. The facility is also fully equipped with cutting-edge technology and will offer customer support services ranging from trouble-shooting to customized formulations, line trials and customer training sessions for polyurethane applications in diverse industries.

Speaking about this new development, Qazi Sajid, Managing Director, BASF Pakistan (Private) Limited said, “With the new lab, we are now able to serve our customers better and faster. It will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and efficiency of technical services.”