BASF

15LUG

BASF Launches New Biomass-Balanced Additives for Architectural Coatings

The new arrivals, Dispex® AA 4145 MB, Rheovis® PU 1333 MB, and Rheovis® HS 1169 MB, are engineered to help coatings manufacturers reduce the product carbon footprint (PCF) of their formulations without compromising on quality or performance.

08LUG

Azelis and Chemetall Expand North American Surface Treatment Distribution Deal

The broadened partnership now includes the United States and Mexico, building upon a successful initial collaboration in Canada. Under the new terms, Azelis has been appointed to distribute Chemetall’s high-performance surface treatment solutions for general industrial applications across the entire region.

07LUG

BASF Coatings Unveiled the New Executive Committee

The corporate shake-up follows the closing of a recent transaction, bringing together a mix of long-serving coatings veterans and senior executives with specialised backgrounds in finance, digital infrastructure, and corporate transformation.

01LUG

BASF and Carlyle Complete Coatings Transaction

This transaction, together with the divestiture of the decorative paints business closed in October 2025, values BASF’s entire former Coatings division at an enterprise value of €8.7 billion and an implied 2024 EV/EBITDA multiple before special items of approximately 13x.

01LUG

Surventis Launches as An Independent Global Leader in Automotive Coatings and Surface Treatment

With around €3.9 billion in annual sales, around 10,700 employees and more than 42,000 customers, Surventis ranks among the world's leading suppliers of coatings and surface treatment solutions. Surventis will strategically focus on reliability, quality, service, and performance for its customers.

24GIU

Chemetall Receives Airbus SQIP Award for The Eleventh Consecutive Year

Chemetall awarded “Accredited Supplier” status in Airbus’ Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program (SQIP).

27MAG

BASF Coatings Achieves Major Sustainability Milestone with 100% Renewable Electricity Across European Plants

This transition serves as a critical mechanism for lower CO2 production, directly supporting automotive manufacturers and other industrial customers in meeting their strict climate and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) targets.

13MAG

BASF Launches Efka® PX 4720: Advancing Ultra-Matte UV Coatings

Designed for 100% solvent-free radiation-curing systems, the additive ensures that ultra-matte performance does not come at the cost of processability. Its primary applications include industrial coatings, and 3C coatings (Computer, Communication, and Consumer electronics).

31MAR

Jens Luehring Appointed CEO of New Standalone BASF Coatings Business

By transitioning to a standalone model under Luehring’s leadership, the new entity aims to leverage its market-leading innovative technologies to pursue more agile growth outside the broader BASF Group structure.

31MAR

BASF Unveils World‑Scale Verbund Site in China - A New Milestone for Sustainable Chemical Production and Coatings Supply

Spanning 4 km², the site represents one of BASF’s most advanced industrial projects to date, enabling the company to serve a broad spectrum of end markets and reinforcing its role as a key supplier of raw materials and performance components for the coatings industry.

04MAR

BASF Marks 60 Years in South Africa with Durban Dispersions Expansion for Coatings

The investment significantly increases output of dispersions used in architectural coatings - enhancing supply reliability and enabling the company to better support customers’ growth ambitions across the region.

25FEB

BASF Coatings and Volvo Car UK Renew Three-Year Partnership

BASF to remain preferred paint supplier for Volvo’s Approved Bodyshop Network.

23GEN

BASF Report: Green And Grey Redefine The 2025 Automotive Colour Landscape

The Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings by BASF Coatings provides a comprehensive analysis of colour distribution in the global automotive industry, examining both worldwide and regional preferences. The data is based on available information relating to global automotive production and paint application for passenger cars.

PHOTO: Heger, Jung, AND Burger OF OQEMA AND BASF.

15DIC

BASF and OQEMA Announce Distribution Partnership in Central and Eastern Europe

This partnership with OQEMA strengthens BASF’s ability to meet the evolving needs of its customers in the paints and coatings industry on a global scale.

02DIC

BASF Opens High-Performance Dispersant Production Line in Nanjing, China

High-performance dispersants play a vital role in coatings, improving pigment dispersion, colour performance and system stability. CFRP technology meets the demands of high-end markets for a broader colour gamut and superior product performance.