BASF’s Cellasto, a global provider of Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) components, is investing roughly €60 million to establish a second plant in Shanghai, China. This production expansion aims to capitalize on China’s booming electric vehicle market. The new facility will feature advanced mold lines, resulting in a capacity increase of nearly 70%, with operations expected to start in 2027.

Cellasto components are made from microcellular and compact polyurethane elastomers, primarily for noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) reduction in automotive and industrial applications. The brand has been part of BASF for decades, with its origins tracing back to Elastogran GmbH, which became part of BASF’s Polyurethanes Division.

The cell structure of the microcellular polyurethane elastomer means it can be compressed more than traditional materials. For automotive applications, the nonlinear progressive characteristics of Cellasto offer high load capacity in a limited volume space, allowing for smaller assemblies that fit in tight spaces, such as jounce bumpers and top mounts.

Four years ago, we celebrated Cellasto’s 60^th anniversary and the 10^th anniversary of our Shanghai plant. This year, with the addition of a second plant, we are achieving another significant milestone. With our state-of-the-art facilities, we are eager to seize the opportunities presented by this dynamic market.

—Bjoern Kophstahl, Vice President of Cellasto