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BASF backs Panasonic’s launch of the first luminaire meeting the highest performance level in China
Panasonic, one of the world's leading luminaire manufacturers, incorporates BASF's optical film NovaFlex GlareControl for its new study luminaire "SHIYUE". The innovative film offers excellent anti-glare properties, allowing the product to meet the highest performance level of a new standard set by the China Quality Certification Center. This standard defines the performance requirements for all moveable luminaires for writing and reading application. The highest performance level, AAAAA, could only be met by using BASF’s solution for glare reduction.
![The Red Dot for the automotive color ZENOMENON has been presented to Ryan Pearson; Co-Founder and CEO Cypris Materials (left) and Mark Gutjahr; Global Head of Automotive Color Design for BASF (right) during the festive Designers’ Night at the Red Dot Design Museum. The Red Dot for the automotive color ZENOMENON has been presented to Ryan Pearson; Co-Founder and CEO Cypris Materials (left) and Mark Gutjahr; Global Head of Automotive Color Design for BASF (right) during the festive Designers’ Night at the Red Dot Design Museum.](/api/imaging/focalarea/16x9/210x/dam/jcr%3Abc8fb149-ad05-3181-85e1-42960b206f50/P228_0123-001.jpg)
Outstanding design: Automotive color by BASF recognized with renowned Red Dot Award
The color ZENOMENON, designed by BASF's Coatings division, was the only automotive paint to be honored this year at the Red Dot Award: Product Design, one of the most prestigious design competitions in the world. The innovative technology and the special aesthetics of the coating have impressed the experts on the Red Dot jury in the "Materials and Surfaces" category.
![Unterstützung junger Talente: BASF ist mit ihrer Premium-Reparaturlackmarke Glasurit globaler Silberpartner des 47. WorldSkills-Wettbewerbs in Lyon, Frankreich.Support of young talents: BASF will be the global silver partner of the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, with its premium refinish paint brand Glasurit. Unterstützung junger Talente: BASF ist mit ihrer Premium-Reparaturlackmarke Glasurit globaler Silberpartner des 47. WorldSkills-Wettbewerbs in Lyon, Frankreich.Support of young talents: BASF will be the global silver partner of the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, with its premium refinish paint brand Glasurit.](/api/imaging/focalarea/16x9/210x/dam/jcr%3Aa1eb5384-cb90-345d-b086-649258d68818/P202_Teaser_WorldSkills_2024.jpg)
BASF paves the way for young painters at WorldSkills Finals Lyon 2024
In 2022, BASF signed a multi-year global industry partnership as the exclusive sponsor of the Car Painting category of WorldSkills International and will be the global silver partner of the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, with its premium refinish paint brand Glasurit. From September 10–15, over 1,500 participants from more than 65 countries will compete in 62 skill competitions at WorldSkills Lyon 2024. The organization helps to promote worldwide vocational education and training and to show current and future employment needs.
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BASF backs Panasonic’s launch of the first luminaire meeting the highest performance level in China
Panasonic, one of the world's leading luminaire manufacturers, incorporates BASF's optical film NovaFlex GlareControl for its new study luminaire "SHIYUE". The innovative film offers excellent anti-glare properties, allowing the product to meet the highest performance level of a new standard set by the China Quality Certification Center. This standard defines the performance requirements for all moveable luminaires for writing and reading application. The highest performance level, AAAAA, could only be met by using BASF’s solution for glare reduction.
![The Red Dot for the automotive color ZENOMENON has been presented to Ryan Pearson; Co-Founder and CEO Cypris Materials (left) and Mark Gutjahr; Global Head of Automotive Color Design for BASF (right) during the festive Designers’ Night at the Red Dot Design Museum. The Red Dot for the automotive color ZENOMENON has been presented to Ryan Pearson; Co-Founder and CEO Cypris Materials (left) and Mark Gutjahr; Global Head of Automotive Color Design for BASF (right) during the festive Designers’ Night at the Red Dot Design Museum.](/api/imaging/focalarea/16x9/210x/dam/jcr%3Abc8fb149-ad05-3181-85e1-42960b206f50/P228_0123-001.jpg)
Outstanding design: Automotive color by BASF recognized with renowned Red Dot Award
The color ZENOMENON, designed by BASF's Coatings division, was the only automotive paint to be honored this year at the Red Dot Award: Product Design, one of the most prestigious design competitions in the world. The innovative technology and the special aesthetics of the coating have impressed the experts on the Red Dot jury in the "Materials and Surfaces" category.
![Unterstützung junger Talente: BASF ist mit ihrer Premium-Reparaturlackmarke Glasurit globaler Silberpartner des 47. WorldSkills-Wettbewerbs in Lyon, Frankreich.Support of young talents: BASF will be the global silver partner of the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, with its premium refinish paint brand Glasurit. Unterstützung junger Talente: BASF ist mit ihrer Premium-Reparaturlackmarke Glasurit globaler Silberpartner des 47. WorldSkills-Wettbewerbs in Lyon, Frankreich.Support of young talents: BASF will be the global silver partner of the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, with its premium refinish paint brand Glasurit.](/api/imaging/focalarea/16x9/210x/dam/jcr%3Aa1eb5384-cb90-345d-b086-649258d68818/P202_Teaser_WorldSkills_2024.jpg)
BASF paves the way for young painters at WorldSkills Finals Lyon 2024
In 2022, BASF signed a multi-year global industry partnership as the exclusive sponsor of the Car Painting category of WorldSkills International and will be the global silver partner of the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, with its premium refinish paint brand Glasurit. From September 10–15, over 1,500 participants from more than 65 countries will compete in 62 skill competitions at WorldSkills Lyon 2024. The organization helps to promote worldwide vocational education and training and to show current and future employment needs.
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Body shops report significant time and material savings with BASF's Glasurit 100 Line
Smart business decisions should be based on data. Four years ago, BASF stunned the refinish paint world by introducing Glasurit 100 Line, a revolutionary waterborne basecoat system from its premium paint brand. Now that more than 1,000 body shops across 20 countries have adopted 100 Line, BASF has updated its data to back up its claims of being even more productive, with the highest process efficiency and product quality, and the lowest VOC content ever.
![From left to right: Jeffrey Jones (VP, Global Key Account Management American OEMs, BASF), Patrick Zhao (Senior VP, Global Automotive OEM Coatings, BASF), Uta Holzenkamp (President, Coatings Solutions, BASF), John Van Antwerp (Account Manager GM, BASF) and Andrew Leutheuser, Global Purchasing Director – Battery Cells and Pack Components, General Motors From left to right: Jeffrey Jones (VP, Global Key Account Management American OEMs, BASF), Patrick Zhao (Senior VP, Global Automotive OEM Coatings, BASF), Uta Holzenkamp (President, Coatings Solutions, BASF), John Van Antwerp (Account Manager GM, BASF) and Andrew Leutheuser, Global Purchasing Director – Battery Cells and Pack Components, General Motors](/api/imaging/focalarea/16x9/210x/dam/jcr%3A5f42b07a-61bf-37d7-97bf-e1f858c028cf/P182e_GM_Supplier_of_the_Year.jpg)
General Motors names BASF a 2023 Supplier of the Year
BASF has been recognized by General Motors (GM) as a 2023 Supplier of the Year. This year's win marks the 17th time that BASF has been honored with the Supplier of the Year award in the 32-year history of GM's recognition program.
The Supplier of the Year celebrates global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s standards while providing innovative technologies and achieving some of the highest quality standards in the automotive industry. The awards were given during GM’s recent supplier event in Miami, Florida, USA.