en.Wedoany.com Reported - Germany's BASF has announced the official start-up of three new aroma ingredients plants. The menthol and linalool plants are located in Ludwigshafen, Germany, while the citral plant is situated in Zhanjiang, China. The Ludwigshafen project involved an investment of several hundred million euros and has created 60 new jobs. The inauguration ceremony for the Zhanjiang Verbund site was held on March 26.
Construction on the three plants began successively in June 2023, with product testing completed and qualification standards met in the first quarter of 2026. Starting in April, products have been officially supplied to customers, entering the commercialization phase. Citral is a key intermediate in BASF's aroma ingredients value chain. The new Zhanjiang plant not only serves the Chinese and Asia-Pacific markets but also supplies raw materials for menthol and linalool production in Ludwigshafen, achieving intercontinental synergy.
Menthol is widely used in oral care, confectionery flavors, and pharmaceuticals; linalool is used in home cleaning, personal care, and perfumery. With downstream demand continuing to grow, the new production capacity will enhance supply stability.
Steffen Goetz, Senior Vice President of BASF's global Aroma Ingredients business, stated that all three projects were completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. The new capacity expands the company's asset footprint and provides more reliable supply. The Ludwigshafen Verbund site provided systemic support for the expansion. Dr. Katja Scharpwinkel, Member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, pointed out that the related investments reflect the advantages of the Verbund concept and the long-term commitment to the Ludwigshafen site.
The expansion of the citral value chain offers more business opportunities for customers in the flavors and fragrances industry. The integration of new capacities in Zhanjiang and Ludwigshafen will advance sustainability goals.
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