# BASF expands coatings additives capacity in Nanjing, China

BASF has increased production capacity for advanced additives at its wholly-owned site in Nanjing, China, focusing on high molecular weight dispersing agents, slip and leveling agents. The investment amount is not disclosed.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2020-11-18
- Where: Nanjing, China, China
- Status: completed
- Products: high molecular weight dispersing agents, slip and leveling agents, coatings additives
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [dispersions-resins.basf.com](https://dispersions-resins.basf.com/global/en/performance_and_formulation_additives/news---events/press-release/BASF-expands-its-manufacturing-footprint-for-coatings-additives-in-China), 2020-11-17: "The demand for additives in Asia Pacific is growing fast. It is important to have advanced production facilities in the region to support this development."
- [basf.com](https://www.basf.com/th/en/media/news-releases/asia-pacific/2020/11/basf_efka_bsnj), 2020-11-18: "BASF has increased its production capacity for advanced additives at its wholly-owned site in Nanjing, China."

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