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BASF Selects Finalists for R-M Best Painter Contest

February 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF R-M Best Painter Contest 2020 Finalists

Five painters from across North America have been chosen to compete this month at the R-M Best Painter Contest 2020 North American Finals in Whitehouse, Ohio. From February 27-29, these finalists will compete for a chance to win a trip to Paris, France, sponsored by BASF, to represent North America at the International Finals held […]

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

BASF to Host 2020 Bentley Glasurit Refinish Training

January 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bentley Glasurit Refinish Training Schedule 2020

Paint technicians working at accredited or soon-to-be accredited Bentley body shops can now sign up for Glasurit refinish courses held at various BASF training centers throughout 2020. Bentley Level 1 Glasurit Refinish Courses (BEN100) provide paint shop technicians with a comprehensive knowledge of the Bentley Motors refinish application process. This is a unique course which […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Bentley, Training Schedule

R-M Best Painter Contest North American Finals February 27-29 in Whitehouse, Ohio

January 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

R-M Best Painter Contest North American Finals

Calling all painters who have a passion for collision repair and a competitive streak: BASF wants to hear from you. The battle for the 2020 R-M Best Painter has begun. Painters interested in participating in the event can apply online. From February 27-29, 2020, the industry’s most talented painters across the US and Canada will […]

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

BASF to Double Refinish Coatings Production Capacity in China

December 5, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF will continue to invest in its coatings site in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province in South China, by constructing a new facility for automotive refinish coatings that will start production in the first half of 2022.  “Guangdong Province is of strategic importance to BASF in Greater China,” said Zheng Daqing, Senior Vice President, Business and Market […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Asia, BASF, China, Openings

BASF Raises Over $200,000 to Support Collision Repair Education Foundation and Future Technicians

November 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Students around the country enrolled in automotive refinish programs can look forward to new spray guns and other needed resources thanks to the generosity of leading global coatings provider, BASF. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) received donations this month including spray guns, paint, materials and equipment with an estimated value of $200,000 that will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Workforce Development

BASF Seeks to Strengthen Refinish Business with Acquisition of Belgian Internet Accident Management Service and Vehicle Lifecycle Management Platform

October 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF announced September 30 that it acquired a majority share of the internet platform UBench with offices in Turnhout and Geel, Belgium. Both companies have agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction. The transaction includes UBench International NV, CarRoll BVBA and DLight BVBA. Regulatory approvals are not required. BASF says the transaction strengthens […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, BASF, Belgium, Claims Technology, Europe

BASF Hosting Bentley Refinish Courses in September

August 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF and Bentley are hosting two advanced level Glasurit refinish courses during the month of September to be completed by Bentley collision repair center technicians. The courses, available in both Low VOC and National Rule, are titled Advanced Glasurit 90 Line (BEN200) and are required for technicians who work at accredited Bentley collision centers or […]

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BASF to Release New Tool to Support Collision Repair Shops Alignment with OEMs

August 9, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Refinish has released a new OEM Sales Toolbox to guide collision repair shops through the process of building a solid strategy that aligns with the growing OEM influence in the industry. The new tool will leverage vehicle registration information to help shops estimate the market potential of various OEM collision programs in their market. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, OEM Certification

BASF Named Preferred Partners of Jaguar Land Rover Europe, Receives Global OEM Award

July 29, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) European headquarters recently signed a cooperation agreement with Glasurit and R-M, BASF’s refinish paint brands. BASF also received a Global Purchasing Excellence Award from JLR. As JLR’s sole preferred paint partners, they will not only supply the refinish products and color matching systems but also provide dedicated program managers via service […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Awards, BASF, Europe, Jaguar Land Rover

BASF Opens Renovated Refinish Competence Center in Spain

July 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF celebrated the official opening of its Refinish Competence Center at Marchamalo, Guadalajara, Spain. The training center is dedicated to teaching collision repair shop technicians, distributors and large automotive companies in Spain and Portugal about its premium brands Glasurit and R-M. In addition, it hosts numerous events intended to promote the training of young future […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Europe, Openings, Spain, Training Center

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