CHARLOTTE, NC – In an ongoing commitment to its Kaolin business, BASF is investing nearly $200 million over the next 10 years to realize further growth potential through sustainable supply, service and innovative solutions for its customers.

The company's long-term investment strategy includes infrastructure and process improvements projects in BASF's Middle Georgia sites, which will further enhance asset reliability while helping to increase operational sustainability and efficiency.

BASF's Kaolin business is one of the largest calcined kaolin producers and a global leader in segments such as paints and coatings.