BASF
The German chemicals powerhouse is also one of the largest cathode makers in the world. At Schwarzheide it runs Europe's biggest automated cathode plant, paired with a battery-recycling operation and a metal refinery on the same site.
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BASF is a German company and the world's largest chemical producer, and a significant supplier of cathode active materials and other chemistries for lithium-ion batteries. It is publicly listed and operates globally.
Within batteries, BASF produces cathode active materials (including nickel-rich NCM) and precursor materials, and invests in battery recycling to recover metals for reuse, positioning itself across the materials portion of the supply chain. It supplies cell and cathode makers internationally.
BASF's scale in chemicals and its investment in low-carbon and recycled materials make it one of the more important Western battery-materials suppliers.
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