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BASF Coatings Launches Sustainability Target Framework

March 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Coatings has implemented its Sustainability Future Target Picture, a framework designed to guide sustainable practices across the coatings industry. The initiative focuses on six key action areas aimed at transforming the company’s approach to sustainability. “Our Sustainability Future Target Picture is not just a concept; it’s a call to action for everyone in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Sustainability

BASF Renews Exclusive Global Partnership with WorldSkills International for Automotive Refinish

March 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Coatings has renewed its exclusive Global Industry Partnership with WorldSkills International for the car painting skills category. Through its premium paint brand Glasurit, BASF will continue supporting young car painters worldwide. “We are proud to continue to support the young talent taking part in WorldSkills to develop their skills and also attract new talent […]

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

BASF Coatings and EV-Maker NIO Agree on Automotive Coatings Partnership

March 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Coatings, a leading global supplier of innovative coatings solutions, and NIO, a global smart electric vehicle company, have announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) aimed at establishing a strategic partnershipfocusing on automotive exterior coatings for NIO’s electric vehicles. The agreement lays out the framework for ongoing discussions between the two companies, […]

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

BASF to Sell Brazilian Decorative Paints business to Sherwin-Williams for $1.15 Billion

February 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Will explore strategic options for remaining coatings activities in second quarter including automotive OEM and refinish. BASF and Sherwin-Williams have signed an agreement on the sale of the Brazilian decorative paints business, which is part of BASF’s Coatings division. The purchase price on a cash and debt-free basis is $1.15 billion. The transaction is structured […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, BASF, Brazil, Refinish, Sherwin-Williams

BASF Coatings Named a BMW Group Preferred Paint Brand

January 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Glasurit and R-M among BMW Group’s preferred paint brands for its aftersales network in more than 50 markets. BASF’s Coatings division announced that BMW Group has selected the premium refinish brands Glasurit and R-M among their preferred paint brands for its aftersales network. This strategic partnership includes 50 markets where BMW Group is not present […]

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

3M and BASF Coatings Partner to Define Sustainable Collision Repair Practices

November 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

3M and BASF’s Coatings division 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. In the video embedded below from I-CAR, 3M and BASF […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Agreements Signed, BASF, Refinish, Standard Operating Procedures, Sustainability

BASF Partners with Techforce Foundation to Offers Collision Repair Students Scholarships and SEMA Experience

October 28, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF announced its partnership with the Techforce Foundation to grant five $2,500 scholarships to aspiring collision repair students as part of its Techs for Tomorrow initiative. In addition to financial support, recipients will gain invaluable experience at the SEMA Show being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 5-8. The students selected for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BASF, Scholarships, SEMA Show, TechForce Foundation

BASF Coatings Launches First ChemCycling Products for Refinish

September 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Coatings officially introduced new product lines at Automechanika in Frankfurt this week, including BASF’s next generation of clearcoats that employs the company’s ChemCycling technology. The product lines, manufactured using recycled feedstock, are marketed under BASF’s premium brands Glasurit and R-M and will boost body shop efficiency and productivity. The products not only contribute to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Recycling, Sustainability

BASF Supporting WorldSkills Finals Car Painting Competition

May 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

From September 10–15, over 1,500 participants from more than 65 countries will compete in 62 skill competitions at WorldSkills 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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, WorldSkills

Six Students Receive BASF Paint Award of Excellence at Detroit Autorama

March 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

To kick off Detroit Autorama 2024 taking place this weekend, BASF announced it awarded six students the BASF Paint Award of Excellence. This honor went to a select group of high-achieving students who are passionate about the automotive industry and collision repair. The six selected students will participate in exclusive activities during the student career […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Michigan, Workforce Development

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