BASF Coatings

We are proud to share that Xiaomi Technology EV’s custom color “Nightfall Rose”, featuring BASF’s advanced coating solutions, has received the 2026 Ringier Technology Innovation Awards – Coatings Industry in the “Innovative Coatings of the Year” category.   “Nightfall Rose” adopts BASF Coatings’ full-layer coating solutions, covering CathoGuard® 800 e-coat, SecuBloc primer, ColorBrite waterborne basecoat, and ProGloss® 2K clearcoat. As the only color innovation recognized among this year’s award winners, it goes beyond conventional color development by integrating creative color design and reliable application engineering at the early development stage, resulting in a high-saturation purple-red color with rich visual depth that can be consistently achieved in mass production.   Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/dQPtuiKK

19 years of recognition don't happen by chance! Receiving the General Motors Supplier of the Year Award for the 19th time is a milestone we're proud of. The award highlights performance, collaboration, innovation, and execution across GM’s global operations. For us, it reflects the close relationship we have built over many years, and our shared focus on advancing vehicle quality, performance, and sustainability.   As Uta Holzenkamp, President of BASF Coatings, put it: "BASF Coatings is proud to share our deep expertise in materials and coatings, and sustainability best practices in support of GM's vision to build safer, smarter vehicles."   This recognition belongs to everyone who shows up for that collaboration, on both sides.

Together with Airbus and Lufthansa Technik, our riblet technology NovaFlex SharkSkin is now being assessed for application on the wings and tailplanes of the A330ceo. Certification and feasibility studies are currently underway, with the goal of unlocking additional efficiency potential for long-haul flights.   NovaFlex SharkSkin is distributed by Chemetall and marketed by Lufthansa Technik as AeroSHARK, helping the aviation industry operate more efficiently and sustainably.

Lowering CO₂ in production is not just an internal target. It directly impacts our customers’ products. We have just recently successfully completed our planned switch to electricity from renewable sources across our European production sites. For our customers this means a lower Product Carbon Footprint for our coating solutions and transparency when it comes to meeting climate and ESG targets. So they can move faster when it comes to bringing lower-CO₂ products to market. For us at BASF Coatings, energy sourcing is not a side topic. It’s a key driver of emissions along the value chain. Combined with further energy- and material-efficiency measures, we continue to reduce emissions across our global production network. For further information also see our official media release: https://lnkd.in/d5Wb8Zs6

For another year, R-M and Glasurit will be where performance is proven — on track with Emil Frey Racing! Our Automotive Refinish brands continue their partnership with Emil Frey Racing in 2026 in the "GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup" and "Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters". What happens on track goes far beyond racing. It is where performance, precision, and eco-efficiency are tested under extreme conditions and translated into real-world value for body shops across Europe. With R-M and Glasurit, this means continuous innovation in application speed, quality, and sustainability, supported by advanced technologies and digital solutions across the refinish process. In 2026, R-M will be featured on the Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo #14 and Glasurit on #69 showcasing the strength of our Automotive Refinish portfolio on one of Europe’s most competitive stages. Proud to continue this journey with Emil Frey Racing!

A new step in our collaboration with Geely Auto UK! BASF Coatings has received a new approval with Geely Auto UK, reinforcing a joint commitment to quality, efficiency, and sustainability in automotive refinish. At the center are Glasurit 100 Line and R-M Global Agilis, advanced waterborne basecoat systems designed to deliver consistent color accuracy, reliable repair quality, and lower environmental impact in body shop operations. For body shops, this means more than product performance. It supports more efficient processes, greater consistency in repairs, and alignment with evolving OEM requirements. The approval reflects a shared focus on precision, long term performance, and future ready body shop operations.

AI-Projects rarely fail because of technology. They fail because priorities are unclear. That’s exactly where TONY comes in. The twist? TONY is AI. TONY supports teams right at the start of an AI-project -when clarity matters most. Instead of unstructured discussions or endless rounds of alignment, it guides teams through the right questions and turns challenges into clear, comparable use cases,priorities and a practical roadmap what to do next. TONY goes beyond chat: tailored to our internal Ai-use cases, it structures the intake as a guided interview and backs outputs with sources, so early decisions are faster and more reliable For teams, that means: less discussion, clearer priorities and faster alignment from day one. The result is simple: a structured way to move from a business challenge to a clear set of priorities and a shared understanding of what to do next. TONY doesn’t replace expert judgment, it standardizes the early discovery phase of AI-Use Cases so teams can decide with confidence. For our stakeholders, this means earlier clarity, fewer loops and faster progress in projects, especially where ambiguity would otherwise slow things down. To learn more about how, at BASF Coatings, we are turning digital insights into faster and smarter operations also read: https://lnkd.in/dSTNWyVx

Some roles are defined by stability, others by constant change - Caroline H. Cooper chose the latter.   With more than two decades in coatings, she now leads Automotive Refinish Coatings across North America, operating in a space where customer expectations shift quickly, timelines are tight and decisions often can’t wait.   “In the field, much of our day-to-day work is highly time sensitive.”   From supporting customers waiting on product to aligning with distribution partners and teams across regions, her role requires balancing urgency with consistency, keeping the business moving while staying close to the people behind it.   What drives her is not simplicity, but complexity.   Discover how Caroline goes #BeyondTheSurface in our latest edition of Beyond SurFACES: https://lnkd.in/d6gVaSGm

What if sustainability in body shops could be measured with the same clarity as cost or performance?   BASF Coatings’ Eco Impact Assessment tool has now been certified by TÜV Rheinland Group, confirming that its methodology meets internationally recognized standards for transparency and consistency.   Integrated into Refinity, the tool enables body shops to calculate their corporate carbon footprint in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, using real operational data. More importantly, it turns data into decisions. Body shops gain reliable insights to evaluate repair processes, guide investments, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency while reducing emissions.   By covering energy use, processes, products, waste, and logistics, the Eco Impact Assessment makes sustainability measurable, comparable, and actionable in day to day operations. The certification also sends a clear signal to customers, insurers, and OEMs: sustainability can be managed based on consistent and credible data.   Following successful adoption in Europe, access to the TÜV certified Eco Impact Assessment is now being expanded to further regions.

Every color tells a story - especially the customized ones! At BASF Coatings, we work every day to help OEMs bring unique color ideas to the road. Our Individual Colors (IC) offering combines deep material and application know‑how with a streamlined development process that enables customized shades in small batch sizes - without compromising on technical quality or industrial reliability. From reproducing an existing shade to creating something entirely new, we make sure every color looks right and works in real production. “Individual Colors is where creativity meets industrial logic”, says Fabian Schmiemann, Product Manager for Individual Colors. “Our job is to turn a customer’s idea into a color that works - technically sound, repeatable, and ready for the line.” Proud of what we do. Focused on what matters to our customers.  Driven by passion and science.