BASF & WISKIND Establishes Strategic Partnership

On May 6, 2019, BASF and WISKIND signed a strategic cooperation agreement, and the two sides established a strategic partnership. In the future, the two sides will carry out in-depth and comprehensive innovation cooperation on the R&D and marketing of metal-faced polyurethane sandwich panels for cold chain and livestock construction.

On-site signing ceremony

The signing ceremony was held at Wiskind headquarters. Larsen Kolberg, Director of Asia Pacific, BASF's Construction Materials Division, and Xu Shuheng, General Manager of Wiskind Products, signed a strategic cooperation agreement on behalf of both parties.

Under the agreement, BASF will be responsible for the development and testing of polyurethane materials, while Wiskind will provide technical knowledge, product development and production. The two parties will jointly promote the application of metal-faced polyurethane sandwich panels and explore the modes and opportunities for marketing.

Depth·Process Innovation

Through research and development and innovation, Wiskind's continuous sheet metal production line was put into production last year. The production process and thickness specifications have set a number of industry records. The product quality and product development capability have been unprecedentedly enhanced, and it has formed an outstanding influence in the professional field.

Based on this new production line, the two parties will jointly develop and put into production various types of sheet products for cold chain construction and aquaculture construction, and enhance product quality and market competitiveness through innovation in material technology.

BASF's Elastopir^® insulation solution will be used in the development and production of Wiskind polyurethane sheets to improve insulation performance and further improve energy and fire protection. BASF and Wiskind have joined forces to represent the all-round multi-level exchanges between the upstream and downstream of the industry chain, helping the industry to innovate and upgrade, and achieve high-quality development.

Quotations · Industry Height

BASF has an efficient insulation solution that allows food to maintain optimum temperature in the supply chain. It is used in Elastopir^® for refrigerated warehouses and industrial buildings, saving up to 95% energy and minimizing waste.

—— Larsen Kolberg, Director, Asia Pacific, Construction Business, BASF's Specialty Materials Division

BASF was founded more than 150 years ago. As a leading global supplier, BASF has strong expertise in polyurethane insulation and is our preferred partner. Through joint innovation, we are confident to develop more differentiated new technologies for the industry's progress.

——Xu Shuheng, General Manager of Wiskind Steel Products Co., Ltd.

About BASF

BASF, the global chemical giant, is headquartered in Germany, “creating new chemistry” and pursuing a sustainable future. With approximately 122,000 employees worldwide, BASF contributes to the success of customers in virtually all countries and industries. In 2018, BASF's global sales were about 63 billion euros.

About Wiskind

Founded in 1978, Wiskind is a leading manufacturer and service provider of metal enclosures and steel structures in China. The product range includes metal exterior walls, metal roofing, cleanroom system, cold storage enclosures and steel construction projects. For 42 years, Wiskind has contributed unique value to the progress and development of various industries at home and abroad.