Ciba, part of BASF since April 2009, is a leading global company dedicated to producing high-value effects for its customers’ products. We create effects that improve the quality of life – adding performance, protection, color and strength to plastics, paper, automobiles, buildings, home and personal care products and much more. Ciba brings new and creative thought to the processes and products of our customers in more than 120 countries.

Ciba has a strong presence in Mexico. The company's main office in Mexico is located in Puebla, which is also the site of its major manufacturing facility as well as the offices of the company's Plastic Additives, Coating Effects and Water Paper Treatment segments.