In Asia, in addition to the Innovation Campus in Shanghai, BASF also has R&D centers in Japan, Singapore and Korea. An Innovation Campus in India is also planned. BASF increased global spending on research and development to €1.8 billion in 2013 (2012: €1.7 billion), with around 10,650 scientists and researchers working in 3,000 research projects. With 1,300 patents filed last year and about 151,000 registrations and intellectual property rights worldwide, BASF is at the top of the global Patent Asset Index for the fifth time in succession. About BASF Asia Pacific
BASF started doing business in the Asia Pacific region more than a century ago. Today, it is one of the leading chemical companies in the region with a production network of about 100 sites, and operations in 16 countries.In 2013, sales to customers in the region were €12.5 billion (2012: €12.5 billion). As of December 31, 2013, the number of employees at BASF companies in Asia Pacific totaled 16,708.
BASF, the world's leading chemical company, broke ground on the second phase of its Innovation Campus Asia Pacific at its Pudong site in Shanghai, #
About BASF
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life.
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