This story is free to read. BASF 0 Comments By Times Free Press Staff July 6, 2010 1 min read When worldwide manufacturing ground to a standstill during the 2009 recession, chemical conglomerate BASF saw its sales decline 18.6 percent to about $68 billion, but local officials say the company is far from down and out. Already have an account? Sign in Continue reading Subscribe Need help? Contact us OUT OF FREE ARTICLES You've used your free articles You've read all of your free articles for now. Subscribe for unlimited access to every story. Subscribe Sign in