BASF-Verbund
One of the outstanding strengths of BTC Europe is that it is a member of the BASF integrated network known as the Verbund. As part of the world’s leading chemicals group, we reap the benefits of the Verbund and are able to use resources extremely efficiently. In view of this, the BASF Verbund can well be said to be a vital competitive advantage.The Verbund allows us to offer our customers a comprehensive product portfolio complete with first-class logistics.
Another crucial factor for success is the knowledge network created by BASF and BTC employees through the international exchange of information and ideas.
A powerful network
The BASF Verbund – meaning integrated network – stems from the longstanding production network of the main plant in Ludwigshafen, where integrated production structures were already being developed in the late 19th century.
Preserving resources through the energy network
By linking the facilities in the production network, it was possible to create efficient value chains ranging from basic chemicals to high-grade products such as coatings or crop protection products.
These network structures not only allow members of the BASF network to reduce production costs, but are also instrumental in protecting the environment.
The Verbund creates opportunities to cut down on emissions, waste and resource consumption as well as minimising transport routes. Networking the production facilities has given rise to important value chains and the by-products and waste products of one plant can be used as raw material for another.
The production facilities are connected by a dense network of pipes, an environmentally sound means of transport which conveys raw materials and energy sources to their destination quickly and securely.This principle, which originated in Ludwigshafen, has since been applied and developed in locations all over the world. Every day, this principle is implemented actively and responsibly by the individual Verbund members.
