Simon Says: Ensuring Supply to Essential Industries

As we strive to maintain the health and wellbeing of ourselves and each other, our teams are also working hard to ensure business continuity and minimize the overall impact to business operations.

Siding trends in US census data provide insights into key attributes coating formulators should focus on

New developments in waterborne direct-to-metal coatings make them perform better while generating fewer VOCs

“Just Ship It!” is what I like to envision them yelling as they slapped the label on the box; the beginning of the package’s journey to my door.

We're excited to be exhibiting at this year's Modex Show. Come speak with our application engineers and engineering plastics specialists who can answer your questions about how BASF capabilities, materials and services can make your next project a success.

A line of high-performance dispersing agents addresses common concerns faced by industrial and automotive paint formulators

Formulators save on TiO₂ costs and maximize opacity with a polymer that spaces particles and scatters light more efficiently

BASF offers durable solutions to the housing construction market to help withstand future disasters.

Sustainability takes commitment and it takes collaboration. As we move forward with our current and future offerings, we’ll continue to partner along the value chain to enable everyone to deliver on their lofty sustainable packaging targets.

Over the course of the next decade we’ll see a lot of new innovations in the way we order, receive, and consume products and their packaging, just as that landscape has certainly morphed over the last decade. 

Traffic paints must stay stable until it’s time to dry — very, very quickly. Here’s how they do it

During the Winter of 2015, BASF and Nachurs Alpine Solutions (NASl), a major manufacturer of chemicals and liquid ice melt solutions, joined forces to conduct a trial at Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey, a premier corporate airport. The trial tested how liquid potassium formate, a derivative of formic acid would perform as a runway deicing fluid during winter storm activity. This video describes the results of this eco-friendly and cost effective substitute.

A study by BASF outlines a test comparing the performance of different 1K and 2K concrete coating systems.

Following positive results from a trial run, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is planning to continue using the eco-conscious Alpine RF-14F® deicer for the 2019/2020 winter.

Cleaning-management expert weighs in on best solution to prevent granular-tracking and residue from chloride salts during wintertime.

Formulate compostable adhesives to help your flexible packaging meet certification standards

A study shows roofers are becoming more interested in recyclable and formaldehyde-free asphalt shingles

There's a better way to insulate entry and garage doors to offer your customers energy efficiency while increasing your facility's operational efficiency.

A water-based polymer makes it possible to create recyclable paper cups with the performance you expect in food service

Two packaging experts chat about sustainability and share ways to formulate inks with more bio-renewable content

Consumers have plenty of options when it comes to buying sustainably, but how do they choose the most eco-friendly products and identify genuine claims?

Simon shares his favorite insights and takeaways from Pack Expo 2019

How automotive lightweighting must evolve to match developments in electric and autonomous vehicles

A study explores common influences and concerns for installers and architects in the flooring adhesives market

This simple priming tip is a contractor’s ace in the hole

Using extended mortar from a reputable manufacturer saves the time, money and headaches of sourcing aggregate separately

A Q&A with BASF’s Fred Goodwin sheds light on the updated concrete repair specification ACI 563 and how it makes life easier for contractors and specifiers

How consumer culture shapes the paper and paperboard packaging industry

The German company issued its ninth annual Automotive Color Trends analysis from the business’ color design studio that encompasses the globe.

In the face of staggering food waste statistics, Simon discusses how food and beverage companies can lessen their environmental footprint with sustainable packaging

How sustainability, demographics, and health and safety influence flexible packaging inks

Ben Cook, a freelance volunteer with Crisis Response International was on the ground for recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, and shares his experience with the Gen-2-O by Power Panel® and what we can learn about our own disaster preparedness.

A partnership between GMX and BASF produces a line of asphalt-based waterproofing systems that strengthens and protects buildings

Simon reflects on Amazon's Prime Day 2019 and the impact of e-commerce sales on printing and packaging

Simon muses on some sustainability mishaps in the packaging industry (and how we can do better)

Insulative and intumescent coatings offer the same performance in fewer coats with an Instant Set system

Terreform ONE designs a one-of-a-kind monarch habitat filled with milkweed that would serve as a way station for migrating butterflies to support the population.

Protect color, retain gloss and prevent chalking with these summer-specific coating characteristics

In consumer packaging, color consistency is essential — particularly when it comes to upholding your brand

As brands phase out non-recyclable substrates, sustainable paper-based folding carton and corrugated packaging move in to fill the gaps

How shifting American snacking habits affect packaging trends

A professional sculptor shares his life journey that led him to MasterEmaco repair mortar.

Find out how well you know the buying habits of professional and DIY painters

BASF’s Simon Foster dishes on the latest print and packaging news

What’s driving lightweight, cost-saving systems in the world of NVH?

Discussing the latest trends and developments in waterproof coatings

BASF was in Vegas once again for this year's show where we enjoyed talking to builders about sustainable building solutions. Learn more about our consultative BEYOND.High Performance® approach, and how it can help separate you from other home builders in an increasingly competitive market.

Alexandra Jasman always sustained injuries while training—until she found the Brooks shoe.

In order to achieve minimal waste, less downtime and disruptions, seamless application, and an excellent warranty, choosing SKYTITE was a no-brainer for BASF’s McIntosh manufacturing facility.

Developing next-generation technology to meet anticipated demand of the e-mobility market

The automotive sector has established a consistent blueprint for continuous efficiency. The time has come for the residential construction industry to do the same.

Resistance to early rain and surfactant leaching help coatings survive the spring transition

Whether it’s Spring, Summer or Fall, BASF coatings expert Dave Fuller reminds us of important tips before starting your next big wall job

A chemical company helps Seven Crash bring its futuristic vision to life through eco-fashion.

Are you in the know about waterborne DTM technology? Take the quiz to find out

Effective waterproofing of concrete structures requires a combination of external and integral solutions.

Manufacturers are transforming recycled plastic into nonwovens for roofing and other construction applications

Q&A: Simon Foster on his email series, Simon Says, and the latest news in printing and packaging

Removing snow and ice from parking lots and parkades is easy, but getting the job done without damaging the deck takes some know-how.

Frances Arnold speaks to BASF about winning the most prestigious award in chemistry.

Spray foam that stands up to Mother Nature

Power Panel donates Gen-2-0 solar power generator to Puerto Rico disaster relief efforts

Standing against superstorms and hurricanes by standing together for resilience

Find the right Joncryl resins, emulsions and polyols for your application with our product filtering tool.

To survive cold winter temperatures, coatings need strong grain crack resistance and adhesion

Filter through a line of Joncryl resins and emulsions to optimize your formulations

ASTM D6083 Type-II updates an older roof coating standard. How well do you know the details?

BASF provides material for a highly anticipated installation at one of New York's living-legend museums.

Reebok brings footwear into the next century by developing a new material that eliminates the need for shoe molds

In a post-Hurricane Sandy world, not only architects and designers, but now also politicians, engineers and city planners have resilient design on the mind. The very first SMART CITIES NYC '17 Summit sheds light on durability.

On June 23, 2018, construction contractors operating in the United States were required to comply with all components of an update to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) standard for respirable crystalline silica dust.

The athletic footwear company expands its midsole material selection by going where its performance running shoe has never gone before.

The role of ink resins add both aesthetics and functional benefits to flexible packaging.

Water-based acrylic resins add strength to nonwoven formulations, without the harmful emissions

A new approach aligns product performance, cost and true sustainability for coating manufacturers

This customer gets more bang for his buck and a sustainable roof thanks to a more durable solution.

There are many reasons for cracks in concrete to occur and just as many solutions to resolve cracking. Test your knowledge about cracking in concrete.

Understanding the potential causes of cracking in combination with proper design and construction can minimize the incidence of cracks in concrete and significantly improve durability, as well as aesthetics, of a structure.

An introductory Q&A with Product Development Scientist Justin Bordley.

Customers want a "tough" architectural coating, but what exactly does that mean?

The right antifouling coatings save shipping companies billions annually

Here's what Peter Hayes learned from more than 30 years in the paper coatings and packaging industry

The ASTM adopts a roof coating specification 20 years in the making

Five BASF representatives share their predictions for market-specific trends in protective coatings

Common issues contractors face when installing sealants and how to address them

OSHA's new crystalline silica dust standard means contractors must control jobsite dust or risk costly penalties

Understanding types of joints and the correct techniques to seal them

The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration's (OSHA) new rules for crystalline silica dust went live on June 23, 2018. While the standard was amended to address new methods for extracting energy that have been developed over the past decade, it will impact you, too

Whether producing energy, cars or food, this overlooked commodity gives productivity a big-time assist

Retiring BASF researcher Peter Hayes reflects on more than two decades of work in the paper coatings industry

Aerospace and automotive OEMs are taking notice as demand for greater efficiency drives production

Attapulgite clay, thickeners and rheology modifiers, and land reclamation at a BASF mining site

Learn the basics of cape seals (or show off your knowledge!) with this short educational quiz.

Analyzing 2017 vehicle color trends from the annual automotive color report

Building on its mountain of other sustainability programs, Denver International Airport (DEN) tested an environmentally sensitive runway deicer last winter, and initial results were promising

The acclaimed auto designer shares his journey to find the best refinish paint for high-end show cars

Improving efficiency and customizing solutions for a large-scale tunnel excavation project

Helping Arrowhead Stadium become the first sports venue to sell the pre-packed bags

Denver Broncos' headquarters say goodbye to granular salt deicers and introduce a better alternative

Car manufacturers are in a race to the bottom of the scale. To help them get there, we're talking about a new technology that makes one lightweighting trend way more effective

Researching, quantifying, and modeling DIY architectural paint application and appearance

A non-profit foundation combines education and hands-on training while preserving national landmarks

Chris Casteel collaborates with BASF and Essentium to bring revolutionary 3D-printed sockets to life

A chloride-free answer to one manufacturer's ice-melting dilemma

UV rays, pets, and even dreaded crayons are no match for durable coatings that protect your customers' homes inside and out

Advantages of UV curable systems, coating formulation advice, and additives to enhance your auto interior coatings

Measuring the sustainability of preservation and eco-efficiency of cape seals

Developing a novel acrylic polymer for high performance in paint-and-primer-in-one exterior coating applications

Direct-to-Metal coatings offer uncompromised performance in a single layer

Resins, woods, processes and the trends that will shape the wood coatings sector

Next-generation materials focusing on stain resistance and washability

Architectural coating developments, top performance attributes, and trendy topics to watch in 2018

Reviewing the trends and insights we gleaned from ACS 2018

Cost savings chemistry, advances in coatings tech, and choosing the right pipeline coating system for the job

Self-crosslinking acrylics, advances in waterborne coatings, and the path to eco-friendly stain resistance

Icephobic systems, saving on de-icing systems, and three methodologies to get icephobic technologies to market

Eliminating ice build-up in the sky, on the road, or even in the ocean, to get us home safely and efficiently

Furniture made from recycled bamboo chopsticks, formaldehyde-free resins, and the growing conversation around sustainable material sourcing

Your paper coffee cup may seem like it's recyclable, but chances are it's not. It's an issue that paper cup manufacturers have struggled with for decades. Until now

Bio-composite wood board, sourcing natural fibers, low VOCs, steam molding, and the importance of design

Food packaging demands, water-based inks, FDA clearance, performance hurdles, and the signs of a sustainable future

Chloride-based salts, reducing redundancy, and listening to your customers

InstantSet white roof coatings, cost savings, lower environmental risk, and one person's love of a good challenge

Tireless testing pushes performance progress

Yet again, the nation's roads received a grade of D from the ASCE

NMP-free acrylic polyurethane hybrid dispersion shows high performance

Do you know the paint buying habits of DIY'ers and professionals? Take our quiz and test your knowledge

Formulators are exploring the science of permanent coalescents, while keeping one eye on performance

Defoamers walk a tightrope in paint coating formulation. How much do you know about this chemical balancing act?

Are you up to speed on rheology modifiers? Test your knowledge and then download the BASF Practical Guide to Rheology Modifiers

In the highly competitive beer industry, brewers need their packaging to do more than stand out on the shelf

Waterborne UV coatings have come a long way. Is now the time to start upgrading your operations?

The nation's roads are more important than we may realize. Here's why we need to take a proactive approach to the nation's highways, and how science can help

The drivers accelerating responsible change in the flexible food packaging industry

How much do you really know about your supplier's processes and practices? The best way to find out is to go inside

An innovative science program opens young girls' minds to the possibilities of an exciting career in math, engineering and the sciences