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BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions receives Manufacturing Award for Sustainability from Birmingham Business Journal

HUNTSVILLE, AL, August 16, 2024 — BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) has been awarded the Manufacturing Award for Sustainability at the inaugural Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ) Manufacturing Awards ceremony. This award acknowledges businesses that lead the way in minimizing environmental impact through innovative and sustainable practices.

“Our team is honored to receive the Manufacturing Award for Sustainability from the Birmingham Business Journal,” said Ray Weed, Huntsville Site Director, ECMS. “This recognition highlights our catalyst products’ vital role in reducing air pollution by removing hazardous compounds from our atmosphere. At the same time, we are proud of our site’s commitment to sustainability, exemplified by our Zero Waste to Landfill Gold Operations certification and focus on employee safety. We are dedicated to advancing environmental stewardship through our products and responsible operations.”

The BBJ Manufacturing Awards spotlight the outstanding contributions of Alabama’s manufacturing sector, which is essential to the state’s economy. The event highlighted 16 standout companies that employ thousands of local workers, drive innovation and achieve significant breakthroughs in their respective fields.

This achievement emphasizes ECMS’s commitment to sustainability and its role in advancing the state’s economic well-being. As a leading force in mobile emissions catalysts, ECMS consistently prioritizes innovation and environmental responsibility, fostering progress in our industry and within our communities.

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About BASF ECMS

Leveraging its deep expertise as a global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors, and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting the elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. ECMS operates globally in 16 countries with over 4,500 employees and 21 production sites.