BASF puts production plant for Xemium into operation in Ludwigshafen

BASF has put a new plant into operation at the site in Ludwigshafen to manufacture the novel active ingredient Xemium, used for the control of fungal infections. With the plant, BASF is reacting to the worldwide increase in demand for plant protection products. The manufacturing process involved, for which a patent is pending, particularly focuses on resources conservation and will thus make a positive contribution to the environment. The new production plant means that 23 new full-time jobs will be created in Ludwigshafen.

"With this investment in the high double-digit million euros, we want to endorse our growth strategy in the field of crop protection. At the same time, we have also committed ourselves to a decision to further expand the production capacity for active ingredients at the integrated site in Ludwigshafen”, explains Markus Heldt, Head of the Crop Protection Division.

The production plant has been designed such that other active ingredients besides Xemium can also be produced. “The flexible plant design means that we are able to react better to fluctuating demand in different growing regions”, said Harald Rang, Senior Vice President Operations Crop Protection.