BASF inaugurated an expansion of its Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) production capacity at its manufacturing site in Cincinnati, Ohio, strengthening its production network in the United States. First announced in 2023, the expansion reinforces Cincinnati’s strategic role in BASF’s regional manufacturing operations and strengthens its position as a leading APG supplier in the U.S. market. By increasing production capacity closer to North American customers, BASF aims to ensure a reliable regional supply while offering its extensive APG portfolio and formulation expertise. Additionally, the expansion will help the company respond more effectively to customer requirements and support the development of innovative and sustainable products.
Strengthening Regional Production and Customer Support
Gisela Pinheiro, Senior Vice President, Home Care and Industrial & Institutional Cleaning, BASF, said, “The Cincinnati expansion represents an important step in reinforcing BASF’s leadership in the U.S. APG market. Combining our broad APG portfolio and formulation expertise with expanded regional production allows us to work even more closely with customers. It strengthens our ability to support innovation and sustainability targets across a wide range of applications.”
Bio-Based APGs for Diverse Industrial Applications
BASF markets its Alkyl Polyglucosides under the trade names Glucopon®, Plantaren®, Agnique® PG and Disponil® APG. These products are bio-based, readily biodegradable (according to OECD 301) and mild, non-ionic surfactants manufactured using 100% natural and renewable feedstocks. Moreover, their strong performance and compatibility with other surfactants make them suitable for a wide range of applications.
Key application areas include:
Personal care products
Home care formulations
Industrial and institutional cleaning
Industrial formulations
Agricultural applications
Expanding BASF’s Global APG Manufacturing Network
Beyond Cincinnati, BASF manufactures APGs at facilities in Düsseldorf, Germany; Jinshan, China; and Bangpakong, Thailand. Together, these manufacturing locations strengthen the company’s global production network and enable it to maintain a reliable supply across key markets. As per company press release, with the latest Cincinnati expansion, BASF aims to improve regional supply capabilities, strengthen customer partnerships and support growing demand for bio-based surfactants.
