BASF SE expands its Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG) production facility in Thailand, enhancing its regional manufacturing capacity for sustainable surfactants in Asia. The move aims to cater to customers in personal care, home care, and industrial sectors with greater agility and flexibility.

The new APG production facility in Bangpakong complements BASF’s global production footprint, aligning with the company’s strategy to reduce cross-regional volume flows and enhance responsiveness to local markets. The investment highlights BASF’s commitment to sustainable surfactant chemistry and its focus on green, bio-based chemical solutions.

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