Langelsheim, Germany – Chemetall, the surface treatment global business unit of Basf’s Coatings division, has announced a major step forward in its sustainability efforts. The company’s Langelsheim production facility, its third largest globally, is now operating entirely on renewable electricity sourced from Basf Renewable Energy.

This transition is projected to reduce approximately 620 tons of indirect carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions annually, marking a significant stride toward Chemetall’s 2025 sustainability targets.

Global Push for Renewable Energy

The Langelsheim facility joins a growing list of Chemetall sites embracing renewable energy. This includes:

• Boksburg, South Africa: State-of-the-art photovoltaic systems
• Cayirova, Türkiye: Photovoltaic systems
• Querétaro, Mexico: Photovoltaic systems
• Blackman township, Jackson County, USA: 100% renewable electricity

Chemetall sources approximately 2,000 MWh per year through Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (vPPAs) with Basf Renewable Energy. this energy is generated from a mix of solar and wind resources.

Executive Outlook

frank Naber, senior vice president of Chemetall, emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainability:

We are committed to sustainability at chemetall and have the ambitious goal of utilizing 80% renewable electricity across all our sites globally in 2025.Operating our Langelsheim production site 100% on renewable electricity is an significant milestone for us as it is indeed our third largest production facility worldwide.The CO₂ reduction of approximately 620 tons per year means a significant reduction of our carbon footprint and we will continue to improve it by adopting renewable energy sources. Contributing to a more enduring future is a high priority for us as an organization in general, and we can support our customers in reducing thier environmental impact as well. Especially our aerospace customers benefit from this initiative in Langelsheim as it is indeed one of our key production facilities for aerospace sealants technologies.
Frank Naber, Senior Vice President of Chemetall

Langelsheim: A Key production Hub

With approximately 230 employees, the Langelsheim site is Chemetall’s largest production facility in the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South america (EMEASA) region. It plays a crucial role in manufacturing Chemetall’s aerospace solutions, including Naftoseal aircraft sealants, which are approved by leading aircraft manufacturers and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) companies worldwide.

In addition to aircraft sealants, the facility produces corrosion protection agents, cleaning products, and other innovative solutions for metal surface treatment.

Driving Sustainable Progress

Chemetall’s transition to renewable electricity aligns with its broader commitment to sustainability. The company aims to lower emissions from operations and reduce its climate impact. By providing innovative surface treatment solutions, Chemetall seeks to save resources, deliver safer chemicals, and protect the ecosystem for future generations.

Chemetall supports Basf’s and Basf Coatings’ goals for sustainable progress by empowering customers to increase their environmental performance.