BASF and a company in Shandong reached a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop polyurethane (PU) insulation sandwich panels for the cold storage industry in China and the cold storage space for animal husbandry.

Under the agreement, BASF will be responsible for the development and testing of polyurethane materials, while XX will provide knowledge of sheet metal technology and be responsible for the development and production of sheet products. The two parties will jointly promote the use of polyurethane sandwich panels and conduct joint marketing.

According to Larsen Kolberg, Director of Construction Business Management, Asia Pacific, BASF's Specialty Materials Division, “From farm to retailer, BASF's energy-efficient polyurethane insulation provides optimum storage temperature for the entire value chain of food. Our energy-saving insulation materials For example, Elastopir®, designed for refrigerated warehouses and industrial plants, saves 95% of energy while minimizing food waste. We also offer Elastopor® materials for cold chain reefer and truck trailers.

The general manager of XX said: "BASF has a long history of more than 150 years and is the world's leading supplier of polyurethane insulation solutions. BASF has a wealth of expertise and is our ideal partner. Through cooperation with BASF in research and development, We are confident to provide differentiated innovations for the Chinese cold chain industry."

In addition to the cold chain industry, the insulation sandwich panels can also be used in livestock farms to help farmers save on insulation costs, improve production efficiency, improve animal health and improve the working environment of employees. BASF's Elastopir material has a very low smoke density and a high decomposition temperature, so the fire resistance is excellent.