Wedoany.com Report-Oct. 14, BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) has inaugurated a new production line for dispersions used in architectural coatings and construction materials at its Dilovası, Türkiye facility. The expansion significantly boosts production capacity, enabling BASF to better meet growing demand in Türkiye, the Middle East, and Northwest Africa, while also broadening the regional product portfolio to address evolving customer needs and foster innovation.

BASF expands production capacity for dispersions for the architectural coatings and construction industries in Dilovası, Türkiye

The new line allows BASF to provide low-VOC (volatile organic compound) dispersions, improving indoor air quality for the architectural coatings and construction sectors. The Dilovası site has also implemented the Mass Balance approach, producing dispersions with a reduced carbon footprint. The facility will operate entirely on green electricity, reflecting BASF’s commitment to supporting customers in achieving sustainable transformation.

Dr. Jörg Niebergall, Senior Vice President of Dispersions Europe, stated: “With the start up of the new production line in Dilovası, we are well positioned to meet our customers’ growing demand for innovative dispersions in Türkiye, the Middle East, and Northwest Africa. This expansion is a valuable addition to our regional production network, strengthening our resilience and capability to supply high-quality dispersions to all our customers. Our ability to deliver strongly CO2-reduced products from our site in Dilovası clearly shows our ambition to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation.”

Bahadir Bayraktar, Site Manager of Dilovası, added: “Our key objectives are to improve our supply reliability, increase product volume, and provide flexibility within the production lines. I am proud that our new technology will enable us to deliver low-VOC dispersions to the market.”

Established 55 years ago, the Dilovası site is strategically located near Istanbul, enhancing BASF’s regional production network and improving supply reliability across the region. The expansion aligns with BASF’s broader sustainability strategy, reinforcing the company’s focus on low-carbon solutions and regional innovation.

This development strengthens BASF’s ability to respond to shifts in local customer demand while promoting environmentally responsible production. By combining advanced technology, renewable energy, and Mass Balance approaches, the Dilovası facility exemplifies BASF’s efforts to support the green transformation of its clients in construction and architectural coatings.

The new production line positions BASF to continue delivering high-quality, sustainable dispersions, improving operational flexibility, and contributing to cleaner, low-VOC solutions for regional markets.