BASF Names Christopher Toomey Senior Vice President Of North American Coatings Business
He succeeds Juan Carlos Ordonez, senior vice president, who will move to lead the BASF Performance Materials division in Wyandotte, Mich.
BASF Names Thomas Groff Key Account Manager For National Distribution Of Automotive Refinish Coatings
Groff has worked in the collision industry for more than seven years, including roles related to selling, estimating, claim processing and providing shop management solutions to collision repair facilities.
BASF Breaks Ground On New Shanghai Automotive Coatings Plant
The new state-of-the-art facility will begin operations in 2014. BASF says it plans to further invest in additional production capacity in the region.
BASF Names Paul Whittleston VP Of Automotive Refinish And Industrial Coatings Business
Prior to this appointment, Whittleston served BASF as staff to the president of market and business development, North America.
BASF Names Juan Carlos Ordonez Group Vice President, Coatings, North America
BASF has appointed Juan Carlos Ordonez as group vice president, coatings, in North America.
Big Three Automakers Renew Approval of BASF Refinish Coatings
DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. have renewed their approvals of BASF’s refinish systems for warrantied repairs. The approvals were granted following a series of rigorous and comprehensive technical evaluations at BASF’s Southfield, Mich., site, according to BASF.
BASF Named a 2023 Supplier of the Year by GM
This year’s win marks the 17th time that BASF has been honored with the Supplier of the Year award in the 32-year history of GM’s recognition program, the company said.
BASF Launches Scholarship with TechForce Foundation
Winners will get the chance to walk the SEMA Show, network with vehicle builders and receive a $2,500 scholarship.
BASF Spins Off Mobile Emissions Catalysts Business
The company’s new business unit produces mobile emission catalysts for gas, diesel and other applications.
GM Names BASF a 2022 Supplier of the Year
This is the 16th time BASF has received the award.
