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BASF’s Winterman Sees Little Need for BASF to Acquire a Paint Company

December 7, 1999 By CollisionWeek Editor

Comments on shop, distributor and paint company consolidation as well as the investment deal with the Boyd Group

Al Winterman, VP of Refinish for BASF, effectively dispelled rumors that BASF was actively seeking another paint company to merge with or acquire. Though believing consolidation among paint suppliers will continue, Winterman stated, “We’re trying to invest our money where we can bring value to our customers. If you look at it in that way, we’re not so sure going forward in a consolidation with another paint company will essentially meet that goal.” CollisionWeek sat down with Winterman on Saturday, December 4

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