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BASF opens new GMP Solution Center in Michigan
BASF opens its new Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Solution Center, in Wyandotte, Michigan. This investment underscores the ongoing commitment of BASF to providing innovative solutions in the biopharma and pharmaceutical ingredients industries, including the reliable supply of bioprocessing ingredients and excipients for biopharma applications as well as small molecules. This new facility will play a crucial role in the expansion of BASF's existing network of GMP sites, with innovative systems and processes that ensure products are produced consistently and controlled according to high quality standards. These practices are crucial in the pharmaceutical industry, where the quality of products is paramount for safety and efficacy. Featuring state-of-the-art clean room packaging, and high-sensitivity analytical testing, this new facility enables close collaboration with customers on customized chemistries for product development. Additionally, improved manufacturing capabilities will allow for more tightly controlled parameters beyond compendial limits and a validated control system that allows for high reproductivity. Marion Kuhn, vice president of business management, BASF Pharma Solutions states, 'Our new GMP Solution Center exemplifies BASF's dedication to understanding and addressing the evolving needs of our customers in both the biopharma and pharmaceutical industries. This state-of-the-art facility will play a fundamental role in enabling us to collaborate closely with our customers worldwide on product development and GMP manufacturing in ways that are unique to the industry, further strengthening our position as an innovator in the pharmaceutical sector.' 'Wyandotte's new GMP Solution Center is a key example of BASF's commitment to innovative excellence,' said Benjamin Knudsen, vice president of research North America at BASF Corporation. 'This expansion not only showcases our dedication to developing customized solutions, but it also highlights our ability to adapt and innovate in response to our customers' needs. Together, we are paving the way for new innovative solutions.' Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. BASF has opened a new GMP Solution Center in Wyandotte, Michigan, enhancing its support for the biopharma and pharmaceutical industries. The facility features clean room packaging, advanced testing, and custom chemistry development. It strengthens BASF's global GMP network and commitment to high-quality, innovative solutions and close customer collaboration. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
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14-04-2025
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BASF signs its first Canadian Master Research Agreement with the University of Toronto
BASF's milestone partnership unlocks new opportunities and simplifies collaboration between BASF researchers across the globe and those at the University of Toronto. The partnership will drive innovation in key areas, with five new projects underway, including research on lasso peptide and fungicide synergies for seed treatments and machine learning for solubility prediction. The BASF team visits the University of Toronto MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The French version of this press release is available here. BASF and the University of Toronto have signed a Master Research Agreement (MRA) to streamline innovation projects and increase collaboration between BASF and Canadian researchers. This partnership is part of a regional strategy to extend BASF's collaboration with universities in North America into Canada. This is a great achievement for BASF, as it marks the company's first MRA with a Canadian university. By partnering with the University of Toronto, which has received world-class recognition for leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning to advance technologies, BASF will gain access to the University's cutting-edge research and innovations, as well as increased flexibility regarding intellectual property (IP) ownership, significant cost savings through government matching funds and tax incentives. BASF will also gain access to a larger talent pool and greater visibility within the Canadian research community. "BASF continually seeks opportunities for collaboration that drive innovation and digitalization," said Benjamin Knudsen, Vice President of Research North America at BASF Corporation. "This partnership exemplifies BASF's Winning Ways strategy, especially our commitment to accelerating innovation through a robust R&D ecosystem that complements our research capabilities. We look forward to the advancements we will achieve together and to strengthening our research community, creating a meaningful impact throughout the region." Since signing the agreement, BASF and the University of Toronto have launched five projects demonstrating the partners' commitment to advancing sustainability and innovation in agriculture and chemistry. These include high-level research on lasso peptide and fungicide synergies for seed treatments, active volatility reduction technology, polysaccharide gel systems for active ingredient delivery, data-driven pesticide delivery systems, and machine learning for solubility prediction. 'The University of Toronto has placed a big bet on innovation in the materials domain through our Acceleration Consortium, combining advances in robotics and artificial intelligence with subject matter expertise in chemistry, materials science, pharmaceuticals and chemical engineering,' said Professor David Wolfe, Acting Associate Vice-President, International Partnerships at the University of Toronto. 'But in order for our research to truly move the needle in this field, we need to work with world leaders who develop, validate and manufacture materials at scale. BASF, as one of the world's largest and most innovative chemical companies, is better positioned than anyone to inspire and be inspired by the work we do.' About BASF BASF Canada, headquartered in Mississauga, is a subsidiary of BASF SE and an affiliate of BASF Corporation in North America. BASF has approximately over 1,100 employees in Canada and had sales of $2.6 billion in 2024. For more information about BASF Canada's operations, visit At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers' green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at Attachment The BASF team visits the University of Toronto CONTACT: Daniela Lopera BASF Canada +1 (437) 424-0346 in to access your portfolio
