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BASF Group: Financial figures for 2024

BASF Group: Financial figures for 2024

In a challenging market environment, BASF Group’s EBITDA before special items (income from operations before depreciation, amortization and special items) increased in the full year 2024 to €7.9 billion.

Polypropylene market in February

Polypropylene market in February

Low demand for polypropylene hindered price large increases despite producers’ efforts to improve margins. Throughout February, traders hoped for a market revival at the beginning of March, when the construction and agricultural sectors are traditionally more active.

Efficiency and flexibility all in one

Efficiency and flexibility all in one

A high level of process integration and complete automation are the decisive factors to achieve the required efficiency in manufacturing fuse boxes for agricultural utility vehicles.

Maricell at JEC World 2025 in Paris

Maricell at JEC World 2025 in Paris

Maricell will be exhibiting at JEC World 2025, the most important international trade fair in the composites sector to be held in Paris (Nord Villepinte) from 4 to 6 March 2025.