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GILLETTE BRAUN: BASF is best
In recognition for its excellent record in providing outstanding quality raw materials and service to Gillette's German subsidiary Braun, the well-known maker of small electrical appliances, BASF has received the Gillette Co.'s Omnimark Award. Particular recognition was given to BASF as a supplier of specialty styrene polymers and color-matching services for more than 30 shades of styrene polym...

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