BASF has appointed Ribelin Sales, Inc. as a Southeast and Gulf Coast U.S. distributor for polyurethane chemicals to the CASE (coatings, adhesives and binders, sealants and elastomers) market. With world-scale production facilities in Geismar, Louisiana, BASF has a strong presence in the CASE market via the direct and distribution sales channels. The addition of Ribelin to the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions strengthens BASF’s presence, and further emphasizes the strategic importance of the CASE market segment.