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Trade News | December 5, 2024

On the fast track: BASF Coatings and Koch International rely on electric trucks for long-distance transport

BASF Coatings, a leading partner for innovative surface solutions, and Koch International, an international logistics service provider based in Osnabrück, have successfully tested the use of electric trucks for long distances and have now implemented this sustainable transport solution for BASF Coatings in long-distance transport. The efforts are part of the chemical company's comprehensive sustainability approach to focus on innovative solutions for a sustainable future along the entire value chain.
Trade News | October 17, 2024

ROUTING – the theme of BASF’s 2024-2025 Automotive Color Trends collection

Every year, designers from BASF’s Coatings division create a new collection of colors to inspire automotive designers around the globe. “ROUTING”, the title of the 2024-2025 Automotive Color Trends, refers to the concept of “routing” in communication technology which signifies how information is transmitted.
Proud winners of the Red Dot: Chiharu Matsuhara, head of Automotive Color Design for Asia Pacific, and Naoya Sakai, Color Lab Manager.
Photo: BASF/Coatings
Trade News | October 11, 2024

BASF awarded a Red Dot for its unique automotive coating concept
 

The automotive color concept EFFLORESCENCE from BASF effectively demonstrates the compatibility of sustainability and design values. The monocoat combines all of its functionalities in a single layer – including a pearl-like visual effect without the use of traditional effect pigments, and a reduction of the car body heating due to more than 65% of light reflection. This unique approach has now been recognized within the Red Dot Award: Design Concept, one of the world’s most prestigious competitions that honors innovations as the precursors of tomorrow’s great products.

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Trade News | December 5, 2024

On the fast track: BASF Coatings and Koch International rely on electric trucks for long-distance transport

BASF Coatings, a leading partner for innovative surface solutions, and Koch International, an international logistics service provider based in Osnabrück, have successfully tested the use of electric trucks for long distances and have now implemented this sustainable transport solution for BASF Coatings in long-distance transport. The efforts are part of the chemical company's comprehensive sustainability approach to focus on innovative solutions for a sustainable future along the entire value chain.
November 6, 2024

Collaboration with 3M

3M and BASF’s Coatings division today announced a collaboration to co-develop and deliver new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training content to the collision repair industry. The new SOPs will be tailored to help body shops achieve greater sustainability and productivity within the automotive refinish process.
Trade News | October 17, 2024

ROUTING – the theme of BASF’s 2024-2025 Automotive Color Trends collection

Every year, designers from BASF’s Coatings division create a new collection of colors to inspire automotive designers around the globe. “ROUTING”, the title of the 2024-2025 Automotive Color Trends, refers to the concept of “routing” in communication technology which signifies how information is transmitted.
Proud winners of the Red Dot: Chiharu Matsuhara, head of Automotive Color Design for Asia Pacific, and Naoya Sakai, Color Lab Manager.
Photo: BASF/Coatings
Trade News | October 11, 2024

BASF awarded a Red Dot for its unique automotive coating concept
 

The automotive color concept EFFLORESCENCE from BASF effectively demonstrates the compatibility of sustainability and design values. The monocoat combines all of its functionalities in a single layer – including a pearl-like visual effect without the use of traditional effect pigments, and a reduction of the car body heating due to more than 65% of light reflection. This unique approach has now been recognized within the Red Dot Award: Design Concept, one of the world’s most prestigious competitions that honors innovations as the precursors of tomorrow’s great products.
From left to right: Chris Titmarsh, Senior Vice President Automotive Refinish Coatings, BASF, congrats the winners Ronan Le Tutour from France, Yuto Hushino from Japan, Lara Kaufmann from Switzerland, Jason Scherer from Germany together with Joern Stoever, Global Key Account Manager SATA

Photo: WorldSkills
Trade News | September 20, 2024

BASF Coatings supports young talents: Winners of the Car Painting skill competition at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

At this year's 47th WorldSkills Competition held in Lyon, France, more than 1,400 competitors from around 70 countries and regions took part in the event. BASF’s Coatings division, as the exclusive global industry partner for the Car Painting skill, supported the young talents and experts from around the world with its Glasurit 100 Line, the world's leading premium automotive refinish paint system. It is noted for its outstanding performance backed by proven benchmark results in process time, consumption, and sustainability.