扩大本土外加剂生产，更好服务中国客户
为青岛海湾大桥和华东迅速发展的建筑市场整合优化产品、服务和技术
上海，2007年12月14日-巴斯夫化学建材今天宣布位于山东省淄博市的混凝土外加剂工厂开业，该工厂的设立将加强巴斯夫在中国东部的生产和物流配送能力，以适应当地快速发展的建筑市场，让客户从中受益。
淄博工厂将生产一系列混凝土外加剂，包括高端产品GLENIUM和RHEOPLUS系列，这些产品能帮助商品混凝土生产商提高混凝土强度和工作性。
集团副总裁，建材系统亚太区负责人鲍国瑞博士认为：“淄博工厂的开业是我们在中国这个世界最大的建材市场进行业务扩张的重要一步。随着山东本土生产的实现，巴斯夫可以为快速发展的东部建筑市场提供先进的产品和服务，满足港口、桥梁、核电站等诸多基建项目的需求。”
青岛海湾大桥工程项目是巴斯夫积极参与山东市场的例证。该桥全长35.4公里，跨海26.75公里，预计2010年完工。大桥施工时间短，苛刻的海洋气候环境对桥梁的施工和保护极富挑战性，尽管如此，青岛海湾大桥的设计寿命还长达100年。
鲍国瑞博士表示：“淄博工厂有利于我们为青岛跨海大桥提供全面的解决方案，除了为客户提供高强度外加剂产品、确切满足桥梁抗冻融和耐久的需求，淄博工厂还整合、优化了物流配送和技术服务，从而加快项目的施工建设。”
巴斯夫淄博工厂致力于为青岛海湾大桥提供从产品到专业服务的定制方案，其中包括：
- 高性能高强度的混凝土外加剂，即便是在寒冷的冬季也能有良好表现。
- 良好的物流，保证外加剂的稳定供应。
- 专业的技术服务，对任何问题能迅速响应和解决。
巴斯夫化学建材自1988年以来一直活跃于中国的外加剂生产，淄博工厂的开业标志着巴斯夫化学建材在华第10个生产基地的启动。
关于巴斯夫化学建材
巴斯夫化学建材部是全球领先的化学系统和配方供应商。为了确保客户取得更多的成功，巴斯夫化学建材不断创新和为客户提供定制的解决方案。其外加剂系统能满足客户在预拌混凝土、预制构件、混凝土制品、地下工程等专业领域的需求。其建材系统提供的一系列产品包括工业地坪系统，灌浆系统，防水系统，瓷砖粘贴系统，外墙涂料和外墙外保温系统，桥梁伸缩缝系统和修补系统。巴斯夫化学建材部在全球超过50个国家设有工厂和销售中心。2006年，巴斯夫化学建材销售额超过22亿欧元，在全球约有7, 500名员工。若想获得更多关于巴斯夫化学建材的信息，请访问： http://ap.construction-chemicals.basf.com/.
关于巴斯夫
巴斯夫是全球领先的化工公司——The Chemical Company。公司的产品范围包括化学品、塑料、特性化学品、农用产品、精细化学品以及原油和天然气。作为各行各业值得信赖的合作伙伴，巴斯夫的智能解决方案和高价值产品帮助客户取得更大成功。公司开发并利用新技术开拓更多的市场商机，同时有机结合经济发展、环境保护和社会责任三大支柱，实现和谐美好的未来。2006年，巴斯夫全球员工约95,000名，销售额为526亿欧元(约661亿美元)。若想获得更多关于巴斯夫的信息，请访问: www.basf.com。
巴斯夫与大中华市场的渊源可以追溯到1885年，从那时起巴斯夫就是中国的忠实合作伙伴。它是中国化工领域最大的外国投资商之一，目前巴斯夫在大中华区员工人数超过5,500名，拥有29个全资子公司和9个合资公司。2006年，巴斯夫在大中华区的销售额超过36亿欧元。欲了解更多信息，请登陆www.greater-china.basf.com。
BASF launches new concrete admixture plant in Shandong
l Expand local production of concrete admixtures for easy access to Chinese customers
l Optimal blend of products, services and technologies catered for the Qingdao Bay Bridge and eastern China’s booming construction sector
Shanghai, December 14, 2007 – BASF’s Construction Chemicals Business today opened its new concrete admixture plant in Zibo, Shandong Province. The facility has been launched to enhance production and logistic capabilities to benefit customers and support the fast-growing infrastructure construction sector in eastern China.
The Zibo plant will produce a full range of concrete admixtures, including the high-end GLENIUM and RHEOPLUS series which will enable ready-mix concrete producers to improve concrete strength and workability.
“The opening of the Zibo plant represents a key step forward to expanding our business in China, the world’s largest construction market,” said Dr. Boris Gorella, Group Vice President and head of BASF’s Construction Chemicals Business Unit, Asia Pacific. “With the local production in Shandong Province, we will increase our capabilities in serving the fast-growing infrastructure construction sector of east China and offer cutting-edge products and services to seaports, sea bridges and atomic power plants, among others.”
BASF’s business commitments in Shandong also extend to the Qingdao Bay Bridge project. Spanning a total distance of 35.4 kilometers, of which 26.75 km is above the open sea, the bridge is scheduled for completion by 2010. Despite the short construction period and its exposure to the harsh northern maritime climate, the bridge will feature an expected service lifespan of 100 years.
“The Zibo plant is well positioned to offer a total solution for the Qingdao Bay Bridge project, in view of the exacting requirements for building material used in the construction,” said” Dr. Gorella. “On top of providing cutting-edge admixtures to help customers with the formulation of freeze-thaw resistant high-strength concrete, the Zibo plant is capable of developing an optimal blend of logistics and services to speed up the bridge project.”
Efforts are undertaken by BASF’s Zibo plant to customize a proprietary package of products and expertise to support construction of Qingdao Bay Bridge that comprises:
- High-performance, high-strength concrete admixtures that perform well even in freezing winter temperatures
- Superior logistics to ensure a stable supply of admixtures
- Professional technical support to troubleshoot problems
BASF has been active in concrete admixture production in China since 1988 and the latest inauguration of the Zibo plant marks the 10th production facility set up by the company to produce construction chemicals in the country.
About BASF’s Construction Chemicals Division
BASF’s Construction Chemicals division is the leading supplier of chemical systems and formulations for the construction industry. Continuous innovation and tailor-made solutions ensure its customers are more successful. Its Admixture Systems strategic business unit specifically helps customers in the ready-mix, pre-cast and manufactured concrete and underground construction industries. The Construction Systems strategic business unit offers a wide range of products for sports and industrial flooring, external renders and wall insulation, expansion joints and wood preservatives as well as specialist repair mortars, tile adhesives and waterproofing membranes. The division operates production sites and sales centers in more than 50 countries and achieved sales of €2.2 billion with approximately 7,500 employees in 2006. For further information, please visit http://ap.construction-chemicals.basf.com/.
About BASF
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF’s high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has approximately 95,000 employees and posted sales of €52.6 billion (approximately US$66.1 billion) in 2006. Further information on BASF is available at www.basf.com.
