ALBIS expands Vietnam portfolio with new BASF Engineering Plastics distribution
Last update on Jul 13, 2026
Formulators and product developers working on automotive, electrical and electronics, consumer goods, and industrial applications in Vietnam now have a wider set of established engineering plastics grades to draw from through local distribution.
ALBIS is expanding its portfolio in Vietnam with selected engineering plastics from BASF. The distribution scope includes Ultramid®, Ultradur®, Ultraform® and Ultrason®, strengthening ALBIS' offering for demanding applications and complementing its existing product range in the country.
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More options for demanding applications
Demand for advanced engineering plastics is growing across the region. More proven options within reach, backed by local technical support, can shape which materials stay on a formulator's shortlist for a demanding application. The expansion builds on the long-standing relationship between BASF and ALBIS. It extends the two companies' collaboration to another important market in Southeast Asia.
"Vietnam is a highly dynamic market with growing demand for advanced engineering plastics across a wide range of industries," says Julian Schmidt, managing director of ALBIS Vietnam. "By adding Ultramid®, Ultradur®, Ultraform® and Ultrason® to our local portfolio, we can offer customers more choice for demanding applications and support them with material selection, technical expertise and market knowledge close to their operations."
"We are pleased to expand our collaboration with ALBIS in Vietnam," says Erick Contreras, managing director of BASF Vietnam. "ALBIS combines strong distribution capabilities with a close understanding of customer requirements in the region. This makes the company a well-positioned partner to support the availability of our engineering plastics portfolio in this growing market."
Offer dimensional stability and heat resistance
According to the announcement, the BASF portfolio adds solutions for demanding applications. These include properties such as mechanical strength, dimensional stability, heat resistance, and reliable processing performance.
The added grades target demanding applications across:
Automotive
Electrical and electronics
Consumer goods
Industrial applications
With the expanded cooperation, ALBIS continues to develop its international distribution network and strengthens its position as a partner for engineering plastics in Southeast Asia.
If this shift in distribution changes what's available for your next formulation in Vietnam, the full BASF engineering plastics range is one step away. You can access BASF's complete portfolio directly through the supplier profile on SpecialChem.
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