Congresswoman Sheri Biggs visits BASF Seneca to learn about local manufacturing
SENECA, SC, February 27, 2026 – BASF’s Seneca site recently welcomed Congresswoman Sheri Biggs, who represents South Carolina’s third Congressional District and is currently serving her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The visit provided an opportunity for the Congresswoman and her staff to learn more about local manufacturing operations and the site’s role in supporting industry, jobs, and economic growth in Oconee County.
Congresswoman Biggs participated in a joint presentation with leaders from BASF Corporation and BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) teams before joining site leadership for a brief tour of key production areas. Her visit highlighted the site’s commitment to safety, innovation, and high‑quality manufacturing.
“It was a pleasure to visit BASF’s Seneca facility and see firsthand the innovation and hard work happening right here in the 3rd District,” said Congresswoman Sheri Biggs. “Strong manufacturing partners like BASF support good-paying jobs and help drive economic growth across our region. I appreciate the team’s commitment to excellence and their investment in our local community.”
“Hosting Congresswoman Biggs was an honor for our team,” said David Sanders, Interim Site Director at BASF ECMS Seneca. “Her visit provided a valuable opportunity to showcase the strong performance and passion of our workforce. We appreciate her interest in our operations and the people who make our work possible every day.”
The Seneca site is an important part of BASF’s manufacturing footprint in South Carolina. Employees at the site are dedicated to producing safe, reliable, and sustainable materials used in everyday consumer products used around the world.
BASF’s presence in South Carolina supports hundreds of jobs across multiple locations and includes ongoing investments that strengthen both the company and the communities it serves.
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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.
