Press Releases

BASF Coatings will continue to supply Volvo’s Approved Bodyshop Network with its premium paint brands Glasurit and R-M through its distribution channels in the UK.   

BASF Coatings has launched a new digital solution to calculate the carbon footprint (Product Carbon Footprint, PCF) of its sales portfolio. The solution replaces an internally developed application that BASF Coatings has used for several years to provide reliable CO₂ data to customers worldwide.  

In 2025, the global automotive color landscape reflects a clear shift toward individuality and nature-inspired aesthetics as consumers continue to move away from traditional favorites, as analyzed by BASF Coatings in the latest Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings.

BASF Coatings has been awarded with the Green Impact Pioneer Award at the European Chamber’s 12th corporate social responsibility (CSR) Awards held in Nanjing, China. The ceremony highlighted the unwavering corporate social responsibility across the European business community in China and honors excellence in sustainability across multiple categories. 

With a new laboratory at its site in Wuerzburg, Germany, BASF Coatings reinforces its position as a pioneer in digitalization, occupational safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The innovative “Lean Lab” concept focuses on developing and producing waterborne basecoats for customers in the European automotive industry.