# BASF inaugurates new emollients plant in Düsseldorf, Germany

BASF has inaugurated a new production plant in Düsseldorf, Germany, to produce specialty emollients for skin care and sun protection products. The investment is in the mid double-digit million-euro range and expands capacity for the European and global cosmetics market.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-07-16
- Where: Düsseldorf, Germany, Germany
- Starts operating: 16 Jul 2026
- Status: completed
- Products: specialty emollients
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [BASF](https://endata.com/companies/298.md)

## Sources

- [care360.basf.com](https://care360.basf.com/global/en/industries/personal-care/news-media/news-releases/news-detail/2026/07/16/BASF-inaugurates-new-production-plant-in-D-sseldorf), 2026-07-15: "The new plant is more than an investment in production. It is an investment in our expertise and in our ability to help customers bring differentiated products to market."
- [basf.com](https://www.basf.com/global/de/media/news-releases/2026/07/P-26-127), 2026-07-16: "Die neue Anlage ist mehr als nur eine Investition in die Produktion. Sie ist eine Investition in unsere Expertise, unsere Kunden dabei zu unterstützen, einzigartige Produkte auf den Markt zu bringen."

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