International. BASF announced that it is investing nearly US$200 million over the next 10 years to achieve greater growth potential within the kaolin business through sustainable supply, service and innovative solutions for its customers.
The company's long-term investment strategy includes infrastructure and process improvement projects at BASF's sites in Middle Georgia that will further improve asset reliability and help increase operational sustainability and efficiency.
BASF is one of the largest producers of calcined kaolin in segments such as paints and coatings, plastics and rubber, as well as thermal paper and catalytic substrates. These segments are an integral part of growing industries such as automotive and construction.
"The attractive long-term growth prospects of these industries support BASF's increased investment, which will enhance our offering, service and innovative solutions to support our customers' business objectives and further strengthen our market leadership," said Dr. Shane Porzio, Vice President of BASF's Kaolin business.
