Industry News December 2023

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions sets the standard for 100% recycled platinum group metal (PGM) offering with Verdium

With Verdium, customers can verify carbon reduction for recycled PGM purchases, including PGMs attributed to select end products One kilogram of Verdium recycled metal saves over thirty metric tons of carbon 1 UL Solutions provides independent, third-party validation of the physical chain of custody
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Company News December 2023

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) signs agreement to acquire Arc Metal AB in Sweden

Acquisition adds smelting capability to serve spent automotive catalyst customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa Complements ECMS recycling operations and global precious metal services Broadens range of materials that can be processed by ECMS Closing of transaction expected in early first
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Company News October 2023

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions celebrates 50 years in Huntsville and the production of its 500 millionth catalyst

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) representatives, along with local and state officials, today celebrated the 50th year of operations and the production of the 500 millionth catalyst at the entity’s site in Huntsville.
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Industry News October 2023

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) and ZeroAvia partner to advance high temperature proton exchange membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cells for hydrogen-fueled aviation

Hydrogen fueled propulsion can enable climate neutral aviation ECMS will contribute Celtec® membrane electrode assembly technology for fuel cells and its hydrogen-related portfolio including precious metal services, catalysts, components and recycling ZeroAvia will develop and produce HT-PEM fuel
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Company News July 2023
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BASF completes carve-out of mobile emissions catalysts and precious metals services businesses

New standalone entity named BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions and headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey Carve-out completed in expected 18 months as previously communicated BASF has completed the carve-out of its mobile emissions catalysts and precious metal services businesses and named
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Company News June 2023
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Energy usage at Fremont, California, site is net-zero with installation of new solar panels and power purchase agreement

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) today announced energy usage at its site in Fremont, California, is net-zero with the installation of 428 rooftop solar panels.
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Industry News May 2023

BASF and Advent Technologies sign agreement to establish end-to-end supply chain for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Europe

BASF ECMS and Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. have concluded the terms of a new agreement to join efforts in building a full loop component supply chain for fuel cells and enter discussions to extend the partnership into the field of water electrolysis.

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Industry News March 2023
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Y&H named as agent for BASF Temperature Sensing solutions in Türkiye

Agreement covers BASF Temperature Sensing solutions for the glass industry in Türkiye Solutions include optical pyrometers, thermocouples and calibration services, plus recycling spent thermocouples Effective March 30, 2023, Y&H Foreign Trade Ltd., a leading solution provider for greenfield and
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Company News March 2023
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BASF’s new VOZC converter technology selected by Airbus for its A320 fleet starting in 2024

BASF Volatile Or ganic Compound/Ozone Converter (VOZC) represents a significant development in the ability to limit the levels of ozone and a wide range of VOCs in cabin air BASF was selected by Airbus based on a techno logy assessment, also taking into account BASF’s capability to supply the
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Company News March 2023
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BASF inaugurates MRO Station in Shanghai for Deoxo™ aircraft ozone and ozone/VOC converters

New Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Station is certified with a CAAC PART 145 maintenance license, representing best-in-class quality and safety systems Complements BASF’s global footprint, providing high-quality aftermarket service to airlines in Asia Pacific with faster turnaround time ISELIN, NJ
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Company News November 2022
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BASF Formaldpure™ Catalyst receives 2022 Edison Patent Award

Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award 2022 awarded to BASF researchers in the USA, Germany and China Formaldpure™ Catalyst converts formaldehyde into carbon dioxide and water Removal of indoor pollutants at room temperature creates a healthier environment A team of BASF researchers was recognized by the
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Industry News May 2022
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BASF receives ISO-17025 certification for thermocouple lab at Fremont, California site

Enables highest certification for customers in many industries, including Automotive, Semiconductor and Pharmaceuticals BASF Calibration lab in Fremont, CA is certified for thermocouple calibration between 0 and 1500°C For more than 60 years, BASF has been a pioneer serving customers in the
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