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First BASF Greater China Fine Chemicals Scholarship Award presented to university students in Shenyang |
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(November 11, 2004) Twenty-two students from Shenyang Pharmaceutical University and Shenyang Agricultural University became the first winners of "BASF Greater China Fine Chemicals Scholarships" presented at a ceremony today.
Established by BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, earlier this year, the scholarship aims to support and encourage outstanding graduates and undergraduates majoring in pharmacy, animal nutrition and veterinary science, in the pursuit of excellence in their respective expert fields. The scholarship program, which will become an annual event from this year onward, is initiated and sponsored by the Fine Chemicals Division of BASF.
During the ceremony, Mr. Hans-Joachim Rohe, Division Manager for Fine Chemicals, BASF (China) Co. Ltd., and General Manager of BASF Vitamins Co. Ltd., located in Shenyang, presented the scholarships to the students. He said: "The challenges of the world today are to be solved by ambitious, creative and innovative minds. These are not only found in companies like BASF, who take innovations seriously, but also at these two universities, both of which have glorious histories, substantial research results and sound academic culture."
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"I am confident that our partnership with the two universities today will enable both sides to contribute more to scientific and social needs. This initiative demonstrates that BASF is committed to the principle of sustainable development. We are not only investing in Shenyang by setting up the joint venture - BASF Vitamin Co. Ltd. - in 1995, but also we are reaching out to academic institutions, which will in turn benefit the development of the whole community," added Mr. Rohe.
Following the awards ceremony, industry seminars were held in the two universities, introducing BASF’s latest development in the areas of pharmacy, animal nutrition and veterinary science.
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BASF Vitamins Co. Ltd. is located in the Shenyang Economic and Technological Development Zone. The plant produces vitamins, vitamin blends and other mixed feed additives with annual capacities of around 10,000 metric tons.
BASF Fine Chemicals Division has an employee size of 6,000 worldwide. We are committed to developing, producing and marketing high-value products for human and animal nutrition and for the cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industries worldwide. We offer our customers throughout the world approximately 1,000 products - a unique range of vitamins, carotenoids, amino acids, UV absorbers, enzymes and flavors.
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About BASF
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Our goal is to grow profitably and further increase the value of our company. We help our customers to be more successful through intelligent system solutions and high-quality products. BASF’s portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. Through new technologies we can tap into additional market opportunities. We conduct our business in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. In 2003, BASF had sales of more than €33 billion (circa $42 billion). BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA), New York (BF), Paris (BA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
BASF has been a committed partner to Greater China since 1885. It is one of the biggest foreign investors in the China chemical industry. The company currently has more than 3,000 employees and operates 10 wholly owned subsidiaries and 9 joint ventures in Shanghai, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Jilin, Shenyang and Hsinchu. In order to stay in tune with local markets, the company maintains offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Qingdao, Chengdu and Taipei. In 2003, BASF achieved sales of close to EUR 1.6 billion in Greater China. For further information, please visit www.basf.com.cn.
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