BASF opens ASEAN Technical Development Center in Thailand The new facility houses a state-of-the-art pre-polymer reactor technology to enable faster time-to-market for PU materials and solutions. January 12, 2021 Canadian Plastics The new facility is designed to boost BASF’s efficiency and ability to offer customized PU System products. Photo Credit: BASF Germany-based chemical giant BASF has opened its ASEAN Technical Development Center adjacent to its existing polyurethane (PU) system house at its Bangpoo site in Thailand. In a news release, BASF said the new facility houses a state-of-the-art pre-polymer reactor technology to produce hardeners (component B) that are keys component to boost product development efficiency, thereby enabling faster time-to-market of PU materials and solutions.