General Motors paint engineering reviewed and approved BASF’s comprehensive standardized test process for its Glasurit and R-M automotive refinish materials. All products tested received approval into 2017, the 21st time the refinish system manufacturer has received approval from the vehicle manufacturer. “Glasurit and R-M paint systems consistently provide the top quality finishes required by GM,” […]
BASF Enters Supply Agreement with PSA Peugeot Citroën Body Shop Network in Italy
BASF announced a new cooperation arrangement between its Coatings division and PSA Peugeot Citroën in Italy was launched earlier this year. The first body shops in the vehicle manufacturer’s network have already changed over to BASF paint brands. Over 250 authorized body shops will change over to BASF refinish products as part of the agreement. […]
Wholesale Automotive Suppliers of Columbus Named BASF Distributor of the Year
BASF’s Automotive Refinish business awarded its 2015 ColorSource Distributor of the Year award to Wholesale Automotive Suppliers of Columbus (WASCO) at its recent annual ColorSource conference held in Clearwater, Fla. “WASCO had a very strong year in 2015 and for the last three years have delivered double digit growth,” said Paul Whittleston, BASF Vice President, […]
BASF Refinish Names Employee and Salesperson of the Year
BASF’s Automotive Refinish Business named Richard Oster the 2015 North America Employee of the Year and Robert Alvarado as 2015 North America Salesperson of the Year. The awards were presented at the first annual Coatings Impact Awards presentation in Whitehouse, Ohio. Oster, Strategic Account Manager, was recognized for not only exceeding his sales goals but […]
BASF Acquires Refinish Paint Manufacturer in China
BASF has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry Co., Ltd. in China. With this acquisition, BASF will establish a stronger coatings production footprint by gaining access to a state-of-the-art automotive refinish coatings plant in China. It will also enable BASF to broaden its automotive refinish portfolio in Asia Pacific by […]
BASF Names Christopher Kugler National Strategic Accounts Manager
BASF Automotive Refinish has hired Christopher Kugler as its new National Strategic Accounts Manager. Most recently, Kugler was the Director of Automotive Aftermarket at ILJIN USA, a producer of wheel bearings and other automotive components. Prior to that position, Kugler was the North American National Accounts Manager for Saint-Gobain (Norton) Abrasives in the collision repair […]
Glasurit Announces Agreement with Jaguar Land Rover
BASF announced an agreement in the Asia Pacific region between its Glasurit brand and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) importers’ regional office in Singapore. Glasurit is now the preferred supplier for JLR body shops in many countries of the Asia Pacific region. According to the agreement, Glasurit will not only supply the refinishing material, it will […]
BASF Launches Norbin brand in North America
BASF Automotive Refinish announced the launch of Norbin, a new brand of products, in the U.S. and Canada. Norbin primers and clears are now available for purchase through BASF distributors. “Made with BASF technology and easy-to-use, Norbin is designed for the economy segment,” said Amy Kramer, BASF Inside Sales Manager. “Norbin allows our distributors to […]
Axalta, BASF, Cunningham Brothers Receive GM Supplier of the Year Awards
General Motors recognized 110 of its best global suppliers during its 24th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held at Cobo Center. The announcement represents the most suppliers GM has recognized since debuting the Supplier of the Year event in 1992. Among those receiving awards were companies that also supply the collision repair industry […]
BASF to Open Automotive Competence Center in Houston
BASF will open a new Refinish Competence Center in Houston, Texas on March 7. The center includes the latest in virtual and in-person training facilities, state-of-the-art spray booths and market-leading application equipment to enable next generation training for all job functions in the collision repair industry. “We’re not only teaching the latest painting techniques here […]