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Plastics - Competence around plastics |
BASF is one of the world’s leading producers of plastics. We offer our customers innovative solutions based on these energy-efficient materials.
The Plastics segment includes the operating divisions Performance Polymers and Polyurethanes.
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Product Range
- The Performance Polymers division develops engineering plastics, polyamides, polyamide intermediates, as well as specialty styrenic polymers and foam precursors. They are used in packaging, and in the construction, automotive and
the electrical industries.
- The Polyurethanes division’s products are highly versatile: as soft foams, they can be found in car seats for example, and as rigid foams in household appliances.
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Key Figures
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Million €
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2007
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2006
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Change in %
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Sales
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9,976
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9,461
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+5.4
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Income from operations before special items
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1,261
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1,196
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+5.4
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Income from operations (EBIT)
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1,172
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1,180
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-0.7
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Performance Polymers |
4,810 |
48 |
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Polyurethanes |
5,166 |
52 |
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9,976 |
100 |
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