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Geopolitical uncertainties, regulatory requirements, and increasing performance expectations are reshaping the plastics industry. At Fakuma 2026, BASF will demonstrate under the guiding theme #OurPlasticsJourney how the perceived trade-offs between sustainability, resilience, and performance can be overcome. At the heart of this approach is the conviction that modern plastics can only be future-ready if they deliver on all three dimensions simultaneously: outstanding technical performance, verifiable sustainability, and a resilient, reliable supply chain. Rather than accepting compromises, BASF is focusing on scalable solutions that help customers reduce risks, achieve emissions targets, and maintain the highest quality standards at the same time.
“Today, the plastics industry needs more than good intentions; it needs credible proof points. With #OurPlasticsJourney, we demonstrate how performance, sustainability, and resilience come together in real-world applications to create measurable value for our customers,” says Alexander Weiser, Senior Vice President Performance Materials Europe.
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Innovative Ultramid® H Enables New Solutions for Smoke-Permeable Artificial Casings
BASF has launched Ultramid® H33 L, the world’s first thermoplastic polyamide with high water permeability. The material combines strength with water and smoke permeability, enabling smoked sausage casings made entirely of polyamide for the first time. Its thin walls and easy processing make it an attractive alternative to collagen and cellulose.
High-Performance Engineering Plastics for the Mobility of Tomorrow
BASF is advancing high-performance material solutions for safety-critical applications such as brake-by-wire systems, high-voltage connectors, and power electronics. New flame-retardant polyamide and PPA grades combine excellent electrical insulation with design freedom, high thermal resistance, and long-term reliability.
Ultramid® Advanced (PPA) for challenging E&E applications
The polyphthalamides from BASF enable dimensionally stable, durable components with excellent hydrolysis resistance as well as color-stable E&E parts like PCB and high-voltage connectors. They support enhanced electronic performance, particularly applications related to AI, data generation/storage and power supply.
Ultrason® (PSU, PESU, PPSU) for transparency, AI electronics and food- contact parts
Ultrason® (PSU, PESU, PPSU) can be used in E&E applications such as fiber optical connectors (FOC) for AI data centers, wire insulation/cable jacketing used in electric cars, highly transparent optical components, and food-contact materials. The latter comply with the requirements of EU Regulation 2024/3190, as they are manufactured without BPA and BPS.
Sustainability and Circular Economy in Practice – TPU Upcycling for a Circular Economy
At Fakuma, BASF will showcase sustainable TPU solutions such as Elastollan® RC. The portfolio uses recycled TPU materials from post-industrial and post-consumer sources and returns them to the value chain as high-quality materials. This helps reduce waste, conserve resources, and lower CO₂ emissions without compromising material performance.
Productivity and Energy Efficiency in Processing
With the continuous expansion of its High Productivity Plus (HPP) Engineering Plastics product line, BASF is consistently broadening its offering for demanding applications. In addition to highly efficient PA6 solutions that enable shorter cycle times and reduced energy consumption, the portfolio will be expanded to include further flame-retardant materials and high-performance PA66 grades. This gives customers additional options to meet increasing requirements for safety and performance while improving productivity.
Fakuma 2026: B4 – 4303
