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BASF VisionPLUS University Classes Receive I-CAR approval

November 16, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Five additional VisionPLUS University (VPU) classes from BASF Automotive Refinish have received approval for inclusion in the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance. The five classes include: Paint Department Productivity Organizational Structure Deliver Complete Customer Satisfaction Get The Keys Advanced Process Solutions (APS) Planning Session These courses join the list of the six VPU courses already approved […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, I-CAR

R-M Awards Best Refinish Painters from 15 Countries

October 11, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Berry Kooijman from Netherlands is the winner of the International Final of the R-M® Best Painter Contest. 2nd place goes to Genya Yokota from Japan and 3rd place to Myles Veljacic from Canada R-M, the automotive refinish paint brand of BASF, has announced the winners of its 12th International R-M Best Painter Contest: Berry Kooijmam […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Competition, R-M, Refinish

BASF Completes Acquisition of Refinish Paint Manufacturer in China

September 27, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF announced it has completed the acquisition of Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry Co., Ltd. in China that was announced in April. A new legal entity named ASF Coatings (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. has been established in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, to take over and further develop Yinfan’s automotive refinish coatings business. “Together with Yinfan’s team, we have started […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, BASF, China, Refinish

BASF Expands Distribution in Northern California

September 26, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Automotive Refinish announced that Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. has expanded its distribution of BASF Automotive Refinish paint brands, to its Concord, Calif store. The location is a new, single-line BASF store. “BASF and Industrial Finishes have been partners for over 30 years.  Besides being a long standing partner to BASF, they support BASF […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Industrial Finishes & Systems, PBE Distributor

BASF Expands Distribution in Fort Myers, Florida

September 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF distributor, Albert Kemperle, Inc. has expanded its distribution of BASF Automotive Refinish paint brands, Glasurit, R-M and Limco in Florida. The new location in Fort Myers, Florida opened last month. “Kemperle has been a key partner of BASF in the Northeast for more than 30 years,” said Denise Kingstrom, BASF Distribution Director. “What started […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Albert Kemperle, BASF, Inc., Openings, PBE Distributor

BASF Expands Distribution in Denver

September 13, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Automotive Refinish announced that Capital Paint & Refinish, a BASF single-line ColorSource distributor, has expanded its distribution of BASF brands into the Denver metropolitan area and Colorado Springs. “With Capital Paint now serving our collision repair customers in Colorado, BASF continues to meet and exceed our customers’ needs,” said Denise Kingstrom, BASF Distribution Director. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Capital Paint & Refinish, Colorado, PBE Distributor

American Honda and Acura Approve BASF Refinish

August 31, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has approved BASF’s Glasurit and R-M Automotive Refinish paints for its warranty and goodwill repairs in the U.S. This is the first time American Honda has issued a service bulletin specifying approved paint lines for warranty repairs. “BASF worked with American Honda to help them better understand the value of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Honda Motor Company, Approvals, BASF

Marvin Gillfillan Named VP BASF Automotive Refinish North America

August 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marvin Gillfillan has joined BASF as Vice President, Automotive Refinish Solutions, North America at its Southfield, Mich. location. “Marvin brings a wealth of global experience and knowledge of the automotive aftermarket,” said Chris Toomey, BASF SVP, Coatings Solutions NA. “His expertise in the automotive collision industry will be very beneficial to our customers.” A graduate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, People

BASF and CARSTAR Extend 25 Year Partnership

August 25, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Automotive Refinish has signed an agreement with Driven Brands, extending its 25 year relationship with CARSTAR North America. As a preferred partner, BASF will continue to provide CARSTAR shops with its Glasurit and R-M paint systems across the United States.  “We’re proud to continue to work with elite partners, like BASF, who allow us […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BASF, CARSTAR

BASF Forms New Advanced Process Solutions-Focused Performance Group

August 15, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

In late June, BASF held the first meeting of its eigth and newest Performance Group, specifically formed to focus on Advanced Process Solutions (APS) processes. This performance group brings together body shop owners and managers from across the country, who want to focus on measuring and improving cycle and touch times, changing their shop culture […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 20 Groups, BASF, Vision Plus

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