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BASFY Inks MoU to Develop Sustainable Footwear Solutions
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Key Takeaways
BASF signed an MoU with San Fang and Nichetech to develop sustainable, circular materials for footwear.
BASFY and partners launched GRS-certified TPU films with verified recycled content.
BASF, San Fang and Nichetech combine expertise to cut carbon emissions and scale recycled materials by 2050.
BASF SE (BASFY - Free Report) partnered with San Fang Chemical Industrial Co., and Nichetech Advanced Materials Co. by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the development of sustainable, circular solutions for the global footwear industry, with a shared ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The collaboration’s first milestone is the launch of Global Recycled Standard (GRS)-certified TPU films. These high-performance films have verified recycled content that does not compromise the durability, flexibility, and quality of footwear. The certification enables tracking recycled content throughout the supply chain. Building on this launch, the partners plan to enhance the portfolio with more GRS-certified TPU products that comply with international recycling standards, supporting the adoption of innovative solutions worldwide.
The alliance brings forward the individual expertise of each of the partners. BASF contributes with its extensive knowledge in sustainable solutions and applications, San Fang adds expertise in recycled polyester polyols, as well as key raw materials, and Nichetech provides specialization in manufacturing capabilities and strong market knowledge. San Fang and Nichetech, collectively, bring deep expertise in TPU film applications.
All three companies emphasized the goal of accelerating circular solutions, reducing carbon emissions, and enabling brands to incorporate recycled materials on a wide scale. Through joint innovation, integrated resources and strict quality control, BASF, San Fang and Nichetech will promote sustainability in the footwear industry.
BASFY’s shares have gained 17.8% over the past year compared with the industry’s 16.7% decline.
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BASFY’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
BASFY currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC - Free Report) , Fortuna Mining Corp. (FSM - Free Report) and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY - Free Report) .
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KGC’s current-year earnings is pegged at $1.67 per share, indicating a rise of 145.59%. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters while missing once, with an average surprise of 17.37%. KGC shares have gained 196.5% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FSM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pinned at 76 cents per share, indicating a 65.22% year-over-year increase. Its shares have surged 108.3% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HMY’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.68 per share, indicating a 132.1% year-over-year increase. HMY shares have gained 134.6% over the past year.
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BASFY Inks MoU to Develop Sustainable Footwear Solutions
Key Takeaways
BASF SE (BASFY - Free Report) partnered with San Fang Chemical Industrial Co., and Nichetech Advanced Materials Co. by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the development of sustainable, circular solutions for the global footwear industry, with a shared ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The collaboration’s first milestone is the launch of Global Recycled Standard (GRS)-certified TPU films. These high-performance films have verified recycled content that does not compromise the durability, flexibility, and quality of footwear. The certification enables tracking recycled content throughout the supply chain. Building on this launch, the partners plan to enhance the portfolio with more GRS-certified TPU products that comply with international recycling standards, supporting the adoption of innovative solutions worldwide.
The alliance brings forward the individual expertise of each of the partners. BASF contributes with its extensive knowledge in sustainable solutions and applications, San Fang adds expertise in recycled polyester polyols, as well as key raw materials, and Nichetech provides specialization in manufacturing capabilities and strong market knowledge. San Fang and Nichetech, collectively, bring deep expertise in TPU film applications.
All three companies emphasized the goal of accelerating circular solutions, reducing carbon emissions, and enabling brands to incorporate recycled materials on a wide scale. Through joint innovation, integrated resources and strict quality control, BASF, San Fang and Nichetech will promote sustainability in the footwear industry.
BASFY’s shares have gained 17.8% over the past year compared with the industry’s 16.7% decline.
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BASFY’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
BASFY currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC - Free Report) , Fortuna Mining Corp. (FSM - Free Report) and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY - Free Report) .
At present, KGC sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while FSM and HMY carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KGC’s current-year earnings is pegged at $1.67 per share, indicating a rise of 145.59%. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters while missing once, with an average surprise of 17.37%. KGC shares have gained 196.5% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FSM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pinned at 76 cents per share, indicating a 65.22% year-over-year increase. Its shares have surged 108.3% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HMY’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.68 per share, indicating a 132.1% year-over-year increase. HMY shares have gained 134.6% over the past year.