TAGS: Automotive Coatings Sustainability / Natural Coatings
BASF’s Coatings division signs an agreement with INEOS Automotive on a global automotive refinish body and paint development. The partners will commit to a long-term strategic collaboration. This will enable them to exceed the industry standard in vehicle body repair and paint refinish.
The partnership includes the supply of sustainable refinish solutions, expertise and latest digital color matching solutions and training.
Maintaining Highest Level of Sustainable Practices
BASF will ensure that the most sustainable and efficient refinish practices are maintained at the highest level to the INEOS body shop network in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
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We are very happy to partner with BASF to develop a sustainable paint program in the next few years which follows the highest quality standards in paint-work repairs for premium vehicles,” said Steve Graham, global head of Aftersales, INEOS Automotive.
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With BASF’s technical support and management experience in the latest body shop standards, the INEOS Automotive network can now rely on a partner that shares our commitment to excellence in customer service,” added Graham.
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There has never been a more exciting time to be in the automotive industry and we are delighted to have the opportunity to broaden our engagement with INEOS Automotive,” said Chris Titmarsh, senior vice president, Global BASF Automotive Refinish
Coatings Solutions.
Partner in Surface Technology
INEOS collaborates with BASF Coatings as a partner in surface technology for its first offroad vehicle, the INEOS Grenadier, manufactured in Hambach, France.
With the new agreement, BASF broadens the partnership with INEOS in the implementation and development of the body and paint program for both the INEOS Grenadier and the newly launched double-cab pick-up variant called the Quartermaster.
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With our highly innovative portfolio of solutions now setting the industry standard, we look forward to aligning and complementing INEOS’ vision with our own strategic principles to drive a new, strong and rewarding partnership,” added Titmarsh.
Source: BASF