BASF has completed the acquisition of Henkel’s detergents enzyme technology. Additionally, BASF has entered into a research and license agreement with the global biotechnology company Dyadic International, which provides access to a new production host technology. Furthermore, BASF has signed an R&D collaboration agreement with Direvo Industrial Biotechnology to develop a highly efficient feed enzyme for animal nutrition.
All transactions will provide BASF with know-how in strategic industries, including animal and human nutrition, detergents and cleaners.
“The acquired technologies are a prerequisite to develop and further strengthen our enzyme technology platform for attractive global market segments,” said Michael Heinz, member of the board of executive directors of BASF SE. “We will use the acquired know-how and technology for the efficient development of future innovative customer solutions.”
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