BASF opens new research centre in Research Triangle Park, US

4:32 AM, 5th September 2013

Peter Eckes, President, Plant Science, BASF.

LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY/RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, US: BASF opened its new research facilities in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, US. This $33 million expansion includes 80,000 square feet of office, laboratory, climate-controlled greenhouse and laboratories for plant biotechnology research as well as a new environmentally-controlled insect production facility to expand insect control research.

“This expansion demonstrates BASF’s strong commitment to Agricultural Solutions and strengthens our research and development capabilities. This investment demonstrates our commitment to our employees, our neighbours and the state of North Carolina,” said Peter Eckes, President, Plant Science, BASF.

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