BASF has declared that it would participate in PlastIndia 2026, which will take place in New Delhi from February 5–10. There, it will showcase a wide range of sustainable materials, applications, and technology from the plastics value chain. BASF will highlight solutions that span the Make, Use, and Recycle phases through its #OurPlasticsJourney framework, highlighting its emphasis on circularity, performance, and responsible material use across industries.
“The exhibition areas would include applications in the automotive sector, eMobility, packaging solutions, consumer electronics, medical applications, footwear, and manufacturing,” said an official adding “It is in line with the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision of the Indian government and the theme of PlastIndia 2026
Make phase: design, simulation, bio-based materials
During the Make phase, BASF will present their Creation Center Material Trends, which integrate global design insights and material innovations to facilitate functional and stylish product design. Ultrasim simulation technology will also be exhibited as a way to simulate material properties, optimize lightweight designs, minimize prototyping, and achieve sustainability goals.
Additionally, a case for a mobile phone, created using Elastollan® N, TPU with 53% bio-content, also termed as a mobile phone cover, shall also be showcased.
Use phase: performance materials across sectors
The Use phase will feature BASF’s material solutions for automotive and eMobility, including battery pack concepts, E-drive demonstrators, thermal safety components, and adhesives for power electronics. Medical-grade Elastollan TPU solutions for wound care, medical tubing and wearables will also be presented, alongside a recyclable 3D mesh TPU pillow designed for durability and hygiene.
BASF will further showcase developments within its VALERAS® portfolio, including additives for agricultural films, floating solar pontoons, power cables, and rotomoulded tanks, aimed at improving durability, energy efficiency and service life.
Recycle Phase: Enabling Circular Design and Sorting
In the Recycle category, BASF will showcase a fully recyclable TPU-based shoe and a chess set made from upcycled post-consumer engineering plastics. trinamiX mobile spectroscopy solutions will display how their on-site analysis technology can help enhance plastic sorting and recycling efficiency.
