CHENNAI, India, Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BASF Catalysts India Private Limited (BCIL), a subsidiary of BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), has inaugurated a new Research, Development and Application (RD&A) lab at its site in Mahindra World City, Tamil Nadu, Chennai. The strategic investment is focused on the development of emissions control catalysts that are tailored to the unique needs of the Indian automotive market.

“This new RD&A lab will enable the development of market–specific catalyst formulations that meet the unique needs of the Indian market with agility and flexibility,” said Saeed Alerasool, Senior Vice President of RD&A for ECMS. “With this investment, ECMS is well positioned to help our customers respond to changes resulting from fuel diversification as well as stricter tailpipe emissions requirements, and ensures our readiness to support future automotive technologies.”

The opening of the new lab is a pivotal step aligned with India’s evolving automotive industry and the Indian government’s focus on diversifying fuel sources including further adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and renewable biofuels and hydrogen. This requires local Original Equipment Manufacturers to launch flex–fuel vehicles capable of running on any biofuel–gasoline mix. Additionally, the upcoming stricter emissions requirements pose new challenges for automakers in India.

“With this new lab within our Chennai site, BCIL is able to provide end–to–end support to our customers, from initial catalyst development to final product delivery,” said Sujan Saha, Business Head India and Head of South East Asia, Mobile Emissions Catalysts. “This also enhances our local ability to cater to the specific needs of Indian customers and address their needs more quickly.”

Dirk Bremm, President and CEO of ECMS (front right) and Saeed Alerasool, Senior Vice President of RD&A for ECMS (front left), inaugurated the opening of the new RD&A lab in Chennai, India. They were joined by other ECMS leaders including Daniel Wussow, Senior Vice President of Mobile Emissions Catalysts (middle left) and Sujan Saha, Business Head India and Head of South East Asia, Mobile Emissions Catalysts (left of Saeed).

About BASF Catalysts India Private Limited
BASF Catalysts India Private Limited (BCIL), the Indian subsidiary of BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), is a leading provider of catalysts for the Indian automotive market. Starting its operations in 1998, BCIL was a pioneer in the automotive emissions industry with the first catalyst manufacturing plant in India. BCIL manufactures and supplies emissions control catalysts for the automotive market from its site in Mahindra World City, south of Chennai. The research and development of mobile emissions catalysts is supported by six global RD&A centres across ECMS.

About BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions
Leveraging its deep expertise as a global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors, and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting the elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever–new solutions. ECMS operates globally in 16 countries with over 4,500 employees and 21 production sites.

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CHENNAI, Índia, Aug. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A BASF Catalysts India Private Limited (BCIL), uma subsidiária da BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), inaugurou um novo laboratório de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Aplicação (RD&A) na sua unidade em Mahindra World City, Tamil Nadu, Chennai. O investimento estratégico está focado no desenvolvimento de catalisadores de controle de emissões adaptados às necessidades únicas do mercado automotivo indiano.

“Este novo laboratório de PD&A permitirá o desenvolvimento de formulações de catalisador específicas do mercado que atendam às necessidades exclusivas do mercado indiano com agilidade e flexibilidade”, disse Saeed Alerasool, Vice–Presidente Sênior de PD&A da ECMS. “Com esse investimento, a ECMS fica bem posicionada para ajudar nossos clientes a responder às mudanças resultantes da diversificação de combustível, bem como aos requisitos mais rigorosos de emissões do cano de descarga, e garante o nosso preparo para apoiar futuras tecnologias automotivas.”

A abertura do novo laboratório é um passo fundamental alinhado à evolução da indústria automotiva da Índia e ao foco do governo indiano na diversificação das fontes de combustível, incluindo a adoção adicional de Gás Natural Comprimido (GNC) e biocombustíveis renováveis e hidrogênio. Isso exige que os Fabricantes de Equipamentos Originais locais produzam veículos flex capazes de funcionar com qualquer mistura de biocombustível e gasolina. Além disso, os próximos requisitos mais rigorosos de emissões representam novos desafios para as montadoras na Índia.

“Com este novo laboratório na nossa unidade de Chennai, a BCIL é capaz de fornecer suporte total aos nossos clientes, desde o desenvolvimento inicial do catalisador até a entrega final do produto”, disse Sujan Saha, Chefe de Negócios da Índia e Chefe do Sudeste Asiático, Catalisadores de Emissões Móveis. “Isso também aumenta nossa capacidade local de atender mais rapidamente as necessidades específicas dos clientes indianos.”

Dirk Bremm, Presidente e CEO da ECMS (frente à direita) e Saeed Alerasool, Vice–Presidente Sênior de PD&A para ECMS (frente à esquerda), inauguraram o novo laboratório de PD&A em Chennai, Índia. Eles foram acompanhados por outros líderes de ECMS, incluindo Daniel Wussow, Vice–Presidente Sênior de Catalisadores de Emissões Móveis (meio à esquerda) e Sujan Saha, Chefe de Negócios da Índia e Chefe do Sudeste Asiático, Catalisadores de Emissões Móveis (à esquerda de Saeed).

Sobre a BASF Catalysts India Private Limited
A BASF Catalysts India Private Limited (BCIL), subsidiária indiana da BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), é provedora líder de catalisadores para o mercado automotivo indiano. Com o início das suas operações em 1998, a BCIL foi pioneiro na indústria de emissões automotivas com a primeira fábrica de catalisadores na Índia. A BCIL fabrica e fornece catalisadores de controle de emissões para o mercado automotivo a partir da sua unidade em Mahindra World City, ao sul de Chennai. A pesquisa e o desenvolvimento de catalisadores de emissões móveis são apoiados por seis centros globais de PD&A em ECMS.

Sobre BASF a Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions
Aproveitando sua profunda experiência como líder global em catálise e metais preciosos, a BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) atende clientes em muitos setores, incluindo automotivo, aeroespacial, qualidade do ar interno, semicondutores e economia de hidrogênio, e fornece serviços de ciclo completo com sua oferta de comércio e reciclagem de metais preciosos. Com foco nas soluções circulares e sustentabilidade, a ECMS está comprometida em ajudar nossos clientes a criar um mundo mais limpo e sustentável. O nosso novo objetivo de proteger os elementos da vida nos inspira a criar soluções sempre novas. A ECMS opera em 16 países, conta com mais de 4.500 funcionários e 21 locais de produção.

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MADRAS, Inde, 04 août 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BASF Catalysts India Private Limited (BCIL), une filiale de BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), a inauguré un nouveau laboratoire de recherche, de développement et d’application (RD&A) sur son site de Mahindra World City, près de Madras dans la région de Tamil Nadu, en Inde. Cet investissement stratégique a pour but le développement de catalyseurs pour le contrôle des émissions automobiles adaptés aux besoins spécifiques du marché automobile indien.

« Ce nouveau laboratoire RD&A permettra de formuler des catalyseurs spécifiques qui répondent avec adresse et flexibilité aux besoins uniques du marché indien », a déclaré Saeed Alerasool, vice–président directeur de la division RD&A d’ECMS. « Grâce à cet investissement, nous sommes bien placés pour aider nos clients à répondre aux changements découlant de la diversification des carburants ainsi qu’aux exigences plus strictes en matière d’émissions à l’échappement. Cela garantit que nous sommes prêts à soutenir les futures technologies automobiles. »

L’inauguration de ce nouveau laboratoire est une étape cruciale qui s’inscrit dans le cadre de l’évolution de l’industrie automobile indienne et de la priorité accordée par le gouvernement indien à la diversification des sources de carburant, avec notamment l’adoption du gaz naturel comprimé (GNC), des biocarburants renouvelables et de l’hydrogène. Cela implique que les fabricants locaux d’équipements d’origine mettent sur le marché des véhicules à carburant modulable capables de fonctionner avec n’importe quel mélange de biocarburant et d’essence. En outre, les exigences plus strictes à venir en matière d’émissions posent de nouveaux défis aux constructeurs automobiles indiens.

« Avec ce nouveau laboratoire sur notre site de Madras, BCIL est en mesure de fournir une assistance de bout en bout à nos clients, depuis l’étape initiale de développement du catalyseur jusqu’à la livraison du produit final », a souligné Sujan Saha, Chef des Affaires pour l’Inde et l’Asie du Sud–Est, division Catalyseurs pour Émissions Automobiles. « Cela renforce également notre capacité locale à répondre aux besoins spécifiques des clients indiens et à les satisfaire plus rapidement. »

Dirk Bremm, président–directeur général d’ECMS (devant à droite) et Saeed Alerasool, vice–président directeur de la division RD&A d’ECMS (devant à gauche), ont inauguré le nouveau laboratoire de RD&A à Madras, en Inde. Ils ont été rejoints par d’autres dirigeants du groupe ECMS, notamment Daniel Wussow, vice–président directeur de la division Catalyseurs pour Émissions Automobiles (au milieu à gauche) et Sujan Saha, Chef des Affaires pour l’Inde et l’Asie du Sud–Est, division Catalyseurs pour Émissions Automobiles (à gauche de Mr. Saeed).

À propos de BASF Catalysts India Private Limited
BASF Catalysts India Private Limited (BCIL), filiale indienne du groupe BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), est l’un des principaux fournisseurs de catalyseurs pour le marché automobile indien. BCIL, dont les activités ont débuté en 1998, fut l’un des pionniers de l’industrie des émissions automobiles, avec la première usine de fabrication de catalyseurs en Inde. BCIL fabrique et fournit des catalyseurs de contrôle d’émissions pour le marché automobile depuis son site de Mahindra World City, situé au sud de Madras. La recherche et le développement de catalyseurs pour les émissions automobiles s’appuie sur six centres RD&A du groupe ECMS, répartis dans le monde.

À propos de BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions
Exploitant sa grande expertise en tant que leader mondial de la catalyse et des métaux précieux, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) est au service de clients dans de nombreux secteurs, notamment l’automobile, l’aérospatiale, la qualité de l’air intérieur, les semi–conducteurs et l’économie de l’hydrogène, et fournit des services en boucle complète grâce à son offre de négoce et de recyclage des métaux précieux. En mettant l’accent sur les solutions circulaires et la durabilité, ECMS s’engage à assister ses clients dans la création d’un monde plus propre et plus durable. Protéger les éléments de la vie est notre objectif et cela nous inspire dans la recherche de solutions toujours nouvelles. Le groupe ECMS est présent dans 16 pays avec plus de 4 500 employés et 21 sites de production.

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CHENNAI, Indien, Aug. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BASF Catalysts India Private Limited (BCIL), eine Tochtergesellschaft von BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), hat ein neues Labor für Forschung, Entwicklung und Anwendung (RD&A) an ihrem Standort in Mahindra World City, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, eröffnet. Im Mittelpunkt der strategischen Investition steht die Entwicklung von Abgaskatalysatoren, die den besonderen Anforderungen des indischen Automobilmarktes gerecht werden.

„Mit diesem neuen RD&A–Labor können wir marktspezifische Lösungen für Katalysatoren entwickeln, die den besonderen Anforderungen des indischen Marktes schnell und flexibel entgegenkommen“, sagte Saeed Alerasool, RD&A–Senior Vice President bei ECMS. „Dank dieser Investition ist ECMS gut positioniert, um unsere Kunden angesichts der sich aus der Diversifizierung der Kraftstoffe ergebenden Veränderungen sowie der strengeren Abgasvorschriften zu unterstützen, und stellt sicher, dass wir auf die Anforderungen künftiger Automobiltechnologien vorbereitet sind.“

Die Eröffnung des neuen Labors stellt einen entscheidenden Schritt dar, der im Einklang mit der Entwicklung der indischen Automobilindustrie und der Ausrichtung der indischen Regierung auf die Diversifizierung der Kraftstoffquellen steht, einschließlich der weiteren Einführung von komprimiertem Erdgas (CNG), erneuerbaren Biokraftstoffen und Wasserstoff. Voraussetzung hierfür ist, dass die lokalen Erstausrüster Flex–Fuel–Fahrzeuge auf den Markt bringen, die mit jedem beliebigen Biokraftstoff–Benzin–Gemisch betrieben werden können. Darüber hinaus stellen die künftigen strengeren Emissionsanforderungen die indischen Automobilhersteller vor neue Herausforderungen.

„Mit diesem neuen Labor an unserem Standort in Chennai ist BCIL in der Lage, unsere Kunden von der Katalysatorentwicklung bis zur Auslieferung des Endprodukts umfassend zu unterstützen“, sagte Sujan Saha, Business Head India und Head of South East Asia im Bereich Fahrzeugkatalysatoren. „Damit können wir auch vor Ort besser auf die spezifischen Bedürfnisse der indischen Kunden eingehen und ihren Anforderungen schneller entgegenkommen.“

Dirk Bremm, President und CEO von ECMS (vorne rechts) und Saeed Alerasool, RD&A–Senior Vice President von ECMS (vorne links), eröffneten das neue RD&A–Labor in Chennai, Indien. Weitere ECMS–Führungskräfte wie Daniel Wussow, Senior Vice President im Bereich Fahrzeugkatalysatoren (Mitte links) und Sujan Saha, Business Head India und Head of South East Asia im Bereich Fahrzeugkatalysatoren (links von Saeed), waren ebenfalls anwesend.

Über BASF Catalysts India Private Limited
BASF Catalysts India Private Limited (BCIL), die indische Tochtergesellschaft von BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), ist ein führender Anbieter von Katalysatoren für den indischen Automobilmarkt. Seit 1998 ist BCIL ein Pionier in der Autokatalysator–Industrie und hat die erste Produktionsanlage für Katalysatoren in Indien errichtet. Von seinem Standort in Mahindra World City, südlich von Chennai, fertigt und liefert BCIL Abgaskatalysatoren für den Automobilmarkt. Die Forschung und Entwicklung im Bereich Fahrzeugkatalysatoren wird von sechs globalen RD&A–Zentren bei ECMS unterstützt.

Über BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) ist ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen auf dem Gebiet Katalyse und Edelmetalle. ECMS beliefert Kunden in zahlreichen Branchen, darunter Automobil, Luft– und Raumfahrt, Innenraumluftqualität, Halbleiter und Wasserstoffwirtschaft, und bietet umfangreiche Dienstleistungen im Bereich Edelmetallhandel und –recycling an. Mit dem Schwerpunkt auf Kreislauflösungen und Nachhaltigkeit unterstützt ECMS seine Kunden bei der Schaffung einer saubereren und nachhaltigeren Welt. Die Elemente des Lebens zu schützen, ist unser Ziel, und das inspiriert uns zu immer neuen Lösungen. ECMS ist weltweit in 16 Ländern mit über 4.500 Mitarbeitern und 21 Produktionsstätten tätig.

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• With Verdium, customers can verify carbon reduction for recycled PGM purchases, including PGMs attributed to select end products
• One kilogram of Verdium recycled metal saves over thirty metric tons of carbon¹
• UL Solutions provides independent, third–party validation of the physical chain of custody and mass balance accounting

ISELIN, N.J., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), a global leader in precious metal services and catalysis, today launched Verdium, a new approach to recycled metal based on mass balance. Recycled (secondary) PGMs are essential to the supply of platinum, palladium and rhodium, critical minerals used in catalysts, and can lower carbon emissions by up to 97 percent in comparison to mined (primary) materials. One kilogram of Verdium saves over thirty metric tons of carbon, enabling customers to verify their carbon reduction, track progress to their sustainability goals and help lower their Scope 3 emissions.

Verdium has been independently validated by UL Solutions, a leading global safety science company acting as an independent third party, to its mass balance chain of custody (CoC) standard UL 2809–1, the Environmental Claim Validation Procedure for Defined Source Content, which is in accordance with CoC design and models specified in ISO 22095. The validation process includes annual CoC audits and site visits by UL Solutions.

"Independent validation by UL Solutions is a testament to our recycled metal approach that sets the standard in the PGM space," said Tim Ingle, Senior Vice President, Precious Metal Services and Recycling, ECMS. "It also brings transparency to the PGM value chain, enabling customers to track carbon reduction with accuracy and confidence."

Verdium will be available to Europe and U.S.–based PGM customers starting in January 2024. Customers will receive the same quality recycled metal from ECMS, but with Verdium, they can verify their carbon reduction. Documented verification will confirm the amount of recycled metals purchased and applied to select end products, which can be traced to a concrete carbon metric.

"We have long been a leader in advancing circularity and sustainability through our metals expertise," said Dirk Bremm, President and CEO, ECMS. "Recognizing the pressing demand for tangible sustainability progress, we worked in close consultation with our customers to design Verdium as a traceable, audited solution that helps customers make measurable strides toward their goals."

"We commend ECMS for their carbon reduction efforts. We hope the UL certification of Verdium will help pave the way for ECMS and its customers to achieve their environmental goals and a more sustainable future for all," said Josh Warren, Vice President and General Manager of the Retail and Consumer Product group at UL Solutions.

¹Sphera Solutions GmbH (2022): GaBi Database Edition 2022, SP37

About BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions
Leveraging its deep expertise as a global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting the elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever–new solutions. ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with over 4,500 employees and 20 production sites.

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