Deutsche Times and BASF sign a framework agreement to focus on cathode active materials and battery recycling

Sinochem News News on September 16, BASF Europe and CATL announced the establishment of a strategic partnership in the field of battery material solutions

CATL is accelerating the pace of building a local supply chain for European customers and consumers.

As the world’s largest supplier of chemicals for the automotive industry, BASF has established a strong market advantage in the field of cathode active materials, with manufacturing and R&D footprints all over the world, and has a wide range of anode active materials including medium-to-high nickel, manganese-rich, and cobalt-free cathode active materials.

The strategic cooperation with CATL will enable BASF to cooperate closely with the world's leading battery suppliers in the field of cathode materials and battery recycling, which will further deepen BASF's professional accumulation and strengthen its global market position

Through cooperation with BASF, CATL will form a localized battery recycling network and create a guaranteed raw material supply chain, thereby enhancing customer service capabilities in Europe