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A behind-the-scenes tour of BASF’s ibuprofen plant in Bishop, Texas

Ibuprofen from the world leader

BASF’s ibuprofen production process is an innovative, sustainable, efficient technology that has revolutionized bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Unlike the facilities of other ibuprofen suppliers, Bishop has a completely closed system requiring very little human intervention. While other ibuprofen manufacturers’ processes require six or seven steps, BASF’s process is completed in only four. The automated production process is completely controlled at the plant, ensuring consistency in every batch.

In this video, get a behind-the-scenes look at BASF’s ibuprofen production process and the dedicated team ensuring that customers can count on consistency in every batch and a reliable supply.

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