History
The BASF Freeport site was founded in Southeast Texas in 1958 as BASF’s first manufacturing site outside Europe.
The Freeport site employs more than 850 employees and almost 850 contractors. Currently, the Freeport facility produces 26 different products in 26 plants.
Vertical Integration
Verbund integration is at the core of our business philosophy and is one of
BASF’s main strengths.
In our Verbund system, integrated processes consume less energy, minimize emissions, produce higher product yields and conserve resources. BASF currently operates six Verbund sites worldwide: two in North America, two in Europe and two in Asia.
More about vertical integration at BASFGlobal Presence
BASF produces Ultramid® Nylon 6 polyamides as well as their intermediates at sites in North America, Europe and Asia.
The hub for North American production is our Freeport, Texas Verbund site. Nylon 6/66 and Nylon 66 and intermediates are produced in Europe and Asia.
More about global presence at BASFSustainability
BASF is involved in many projects and initiatives that strengthen the idea
of a circular economy for plastics and prevent plastics from entering
the environment.
BASF is a member of the World Plastics Council and takes part in two Ellen MacArthur Foundation programs. At all of its sites worldwide, BASF implements “Operation Clean Sweep,” an international initiative of the plastics industry aimed at preventing the loss of plastic pellets into the environment. Furthermore, BASF co-founded the global “Alliance to End Plastic Waste” (AEPW) in 2019, which has grown to about 50 companies in the plastics value chain.
More about sustainability at BASFResponsible Care
Responsible Care (RC) is a voluntary initiative of the chemical industry. The
objective: continuous improvement in the areas of environmental
protection, health and safety (EHS).
Companies in the chemical industry and associations in more than 50 countries support this initiative. BASF committed to the principles of Responsible Care in 1992 and has established binding Responsible Care objectives for itself. To do so, we implemented a RC Management System as early as 2007, which applies to all companies in the BASF Group as well as companies in which we hold a majority share. BASF’s RC Management System comprises documents, which define requirements and standards for the various steps along our value chain. These documents apply throughout the BASF Group and covers all EHS topics.
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Learn about our products
BASF not only created PA6 but also a world-class portfolio of PA6, PA6/66, PA66, and a first-of-a-kind short-chain branched nylon known as Ultramid® Flex F.
Markets
Ultramid® polyamides are the basis for tough and durable films, fibers, wire jacketing, monofilaments, and molded parts.