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Innovations and Legacies of Top German Chemical Companies

Explore the history and impact of leading German chemical companies such as BASF, Bayer, and more. Discover their origins, key products, and contributions to various industries. Learn about their legacy and continued relevance in today's market.

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Innovations and Legacies of Top German Chemical Companies

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  1. German Chemical Companies Amy D. Gates-Young

  2. Top 20 Chemical Companies • http://www.vci.de/default~cmd~shd~docnr~94490~lastDokNr~-1.htm

  3. But before that… • I. G. Farben (1925-1952) • Included BASF, Bayer, Hoechst, AGFA • At the time, fourth largest company worldwide • General Motors • US Steel • Standard Oil • Held the patent for Zyklon B • Over 40% of the company that produced Zyklon B • Production plant in Auschwitz

  4. I.G. Farben dismantled after WWII • Four companies quickly bought out smaller ones • Bayer • BASF • Hoechst • AGFA • All thrived through the Wirtschaftswunder years

  5. IG Farben sources • www.basf.com • http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_34/b4097098922518.htm

  6. BASF • www.basf.com • BadischeAnilin- und Sodafabrik • Aniline- • Derived from coal tar • Originally used for dying • Currently used for MDI, pesticides, medication (i.e. acetaminophen) and dye • Soda • Used to reduce the expense of the production of soap

  7. Present Day • http://www.basf.com/group/corporate/de/products-and-industries/segments-products/index

  8. Bayer • Like BASF, chemical dyes • Otto Bayer discovered polyurethane in 1937 • http://www.bayer.de/de/Profil-und-Organisation.aspx

  9. Fresenius SE • 1462 Hirsch Pharmacy • Purchased by Fresenius family- 18th century • 1912- pharmaceutical production expanded • Currently • http://www.fresenius.de/internet/fag/de/faginpub.nsf/Content/Produkte+und+Dienstleistungen

  10. Henkel AG • Founded 1876 • Three primary areas • Soaps/detergents • Persil • Spee • Cosmetics/skincare • Schwarzkopf • Right Guard • Fa • Adhesives

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