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BASF hits milestone in catalytic converters

by Michael McCoy
September 11, 2017 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 95, Issue 36

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Credit: BASF
BASF's Huntsville plant recently turned out its 400 millionth catalytic converter.
A photo of a BASF catalytic converter production line.
Credit: BASF
BASF's Huntsville plant recently turned out its 400 millionth catalytic converter.

BASF’s Huntsville, Ala., facility recently produced its 400 millionth catalytic converter. The company noted the milestone at a recent event announcing the completion of an 18-month expansion project at the site. The Huntsville plant opened in 1974. The first catalytic converters, which reduce emissions from auto exhaust, were installed on cars the following year.

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