BASF Catalysts announces opening of new emission control catalyst plant in Russia
BASF catalysts announced the official opening of its new mobile emissions catalyst facility in Krasnogorsk (30 km from central Moscow). The plant is designed to capitalize on the market opportunity created by new emissions control legislation in Russia.
“The opening of Krasnogorsk is part of our global strategy to serve the world’s growing markets for emissions-control technology,” said Dr. Mikhail Rodkin, Director, Environmental Catalysis Research at BASF Catalysts. “Russia is implementing strict emission standards over the next few years, for which Russian automotive OEMs need an experienced, knowledgeable technology provider who understands the Russian market.”
As with BASF’s other mobile emissions manufacturing, the Krasnogorsk site will feature state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities as well as a sophisticated QC (Quality Control) lab to serve local automotive manufacturers. The site will also be closely linked with BASF Catalysts long-standing precious metal trading operations located in Moscow.
Russia is implementing European Union emission standards in a phased approach over the next several years that will dramatically reduce automotive, truck and bus pollution.
“We have developed catalysts that cost-effectively meet the tighter emission standards Russia is adopting,” said Dr. Rodkin. “We see Russia as an important part of our future global growth strategy for emission-control technologies, where we are already a technology and market leader.”
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