BASF SE : inge GmbH launches innovative products for dizzer® XL and dizzer® L PB series

• Up to 14% higher performance with a new dizzer XL Ultrafiltration (UF) module
• Highly resilient Multibore membrane now available in UF elements for horizontal replacement projects

Greifenberg, Germany - May 30, 2016 - inge GmbH will introduce two new solutions during IFAT 2016, from May 30 to June 3 in Munich, Germany.

dizzer XL 0.9 MB 80 WT offers cost saving potentials
The new UF module within the dizzer XL series offers 80 m² of active filtration area and yields about 14% increase in output compared with the existing 70 m version. By improving the Multiboremembrane'sstructure and stability during production, the R&D experts in inge and BASF jointly succeeded in creating a UF fiber with optimized geometry without making any chemical changes to the basic material and without sacrificing on mechanical stability. That means more Multibore fibers can be packed into each dizzer module - less UF modules will be needed. This boost in performance reduces the UF system's footprint significantly when combined with inge's proprietary T-Rack 3.0. It also results in faster assembly times and lower shipping costs for customers.

dizzer L 0.9 MB 40 PB features Multibore for horizontal replacements
The latest addition to the dizzer L PB series offers 40 m² of filtration surface with a capillary diameter of 0.9 mm, and is designed to streamline one-to-one replacement of the existing UF elements in horizontal systems on-site. This enables customers to improve the performance and reliability of their water treatment plants while maintaining existing pressure housings and without having to adjust the upstream or downstream equipment. When it comes to replacement of old UF elements in horizontal systems, inge now offers an upgrade of the UF plant to Multibore, the highly resilient UF membrane from inge.

'We are very excited to showcase our latest innovations, in addition to our existing portfolio, at IFAT. Expanding our dizzer XL series and dizzer L PB series with new solutions will help customers to save time and costs. Our aim is to always respond to existing market requests as well as to identify new market segments for the future.' said Dr. Peter Berg, Chief Technology Officer, inge GmbH. The launch of the two new products reinforces inge's commitment to developing sustainable solutions for treating water. Daniela Calleri, Managing Director, inge GmbH added, 'Innovations based on effective and efficient research and development are important growth engines for us. Together with BASF, inge will continue to expand our offerings and strengthen our position as a technology leader in Ultrafiltration.'

About inge GmbH
inge GmbH, based in Greifenberg, Germany is a world's leading provider of ultrafiltration technology, a membrane process used to treat drinking water, process water, waste water and sea water.

With a global reach enhanced by its network of partners, the company has completed numerous reference projects around the globe featuring its cutting-edge technology. In August 2011, inge became part of BASF, the world's leading chemical company.

Its range of products include highly-efficient ultrafiltration modules and cost-effective, space-saving rack designs as the core components of water treatment plants, rounded off by the superb technical support it provides to its customers.

All the company's products are based on the in-house development of its patented Multibore membrane technology, providing the top-quality standards for which German-made goods are known. The extremely small pores of the Multibore membrane reliably intercept not only particles, but also microorganisms such as bacteria or even viruses, thereby providing a dependable source of clean water. Deployment of the inge technology also offers significant advantages over conventional water treatment methods. These include fast and easy module installation, stable and highly resilient membranes, and constant filtrate quality regardless of fluctuations in feed water quality. This makes planning a water treatment facility much simpler, enabling customers to achieve low-cost installation and operation. And all this comes with a guarantee of long-lasting reliability. For more information about inge GmbH please click here www.inge.basf.com

About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 112,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of more than €70 billion in 2015. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information at www.basf.com.