Healthcare Magazine December 2015 | Page 63

BRAZIL

“ Our success and that of our customers is based on research and innovation . At BASF that means more than just new products . It also includes optimized processes ”

– Fernanda Furlan , Business Manager of BASF ’ s Pharma business unit for South America
means more than just new products . It also includes optimized processes ,” said Furlan . More than 10,000 specialists worldwide support and contribute their expertise in the areas of manufacturing and R & D in all raw materials marketed by BASF .
In addition , interdisciplinary and international cooperation , including with external partners such as universities and industry research centers , helps ensure the leading position . “ We do not sell products , we provide solutions ,” concluded Furlan .

Company Information

INDUSTRY
Chemical
HEADQUARTERS
São Paulo , SP - Brazil
ESTABLISHED
1865
EMPLOYEES
1113,000 globally
PRODUCTS /
SERVICES
BASF ’ s product portfolio offers everything from chemicals , plastics , performance products and crop protection , to oil and gas
MANAGEMENT
President of BASF , Latin America : Ralph Schweens
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