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.
BASF and OQEMA, one of Europe’s leading chemical distributors, have announced a new distribution partnership covering selected Central and Eastern European markets. The agreement will focus on polymer dispersions for construction and architectural coatings, as well as additives for paints and coatings.
Under the partnership, OQEMA will distribute BASF’s portfolio in Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia. The collaboration aims to provide customers in the region with high-quality, sustainable and tailored solutions by combining BASF’s innovative product offering with OQEMA’s strong regional distribution network, technical expertise and fast delivery capabilities.
“We are proud that BASF has chosen OQEMA as its distribution partner in Central and Eastern Europe. The BASF portfolio is an excellent fit with our setup and perfectly complements our existing offering, enabling us to serve our customers with outstanding solutions, technical expertise, and strong local presence,” has stated Philipp Junge, COO of the OQEMA Group.
“Our partnership with OQEMA strengthens BASF’s ability to meet the evolving needs of our customers, making them a partner for growth. OQEMA shares our commitment to quality, reliability, and sustainability, making them an ideal partner for us to focus on the potential in these markets and win together with our customers,” has added Robert Heger, Vice-President for Polymer Dispersions for Architectural Coatings & Construction EMEA at BASF.
OQEMA’s extensive sales network and storage facilities are expected to ensure fast and flexible delivery across the region. Customers will also benefit from technical support, including application laboratories offering customised formulations and testing methods.
“OQEMA provides an extensive sales network and storage facilities. This means customers in Central and Eastern Europe can expect fast and flexible delivery. Customers can also benefit from in-depth knowledge and technical advice, including application laboratories for customized formulations and testing methods,” has concluded Joachim Burger, Head of Sales Additives EMEA at BASF.