BASF to Reorganize Business, Adds Sixth Functional Solutions Segment
BASF AG said it will reorganize its business to have six divisions, up from its current five, effective Jan. 1, adding a "Functional Solutions" division that will focus on clients from the automotive and construction industries. On top of the new segment, the German chemical company will consist of the following units: Chemicals, Plastics, Performance Products, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas, it said in a statement.
BASF Named Preferred Supplier for Ford
BASF has been named a preferred global supplier to Ford Motor Co., joining a select list of 36 suppliers in Ford’s “Aligned Business Framework.” The Aligned Business Framework is a crucial element in Ford’s global program to reduce the number of suppliers the company uses, and to build more collaborative relationships with those suppliers. Globally, Ford has more than 2,000 production suppliers and spends around $70 billion dollars annually on production parts.
BASF to Increase Prices Across All Product Lines in North America
Citing increases in feedstock and energy costs, BASF announced yesterday it is increasing prices for its entire product line in North America in order to address the rising costs it continues to experience in North America.
BASF Presents Six Educational Seminars and Workshops at NACE
At NACE 2005, BASF will present six educational sessions, including informational seminars and interactive workshops that address topics of vital interest to collision repair businesses and jobbers. BASF’s sessions are part of an extensive collision-industry education program offered at NACE.
BASF Facility Exceeds One Million Hours of Safe Operation
BASF’s Coatings Technical Support Center in Whitehouse, Ohio, recently marked more than one million hours of operation without a recordable injury or work-related illness. According to Ken Perry, technical director, BASF Automotive Refinish, one million hours represents more than three and a half years of continuous operation at the site, which employs approximately 140 people.
BASF to Acquire Full Ownership of Coating Joint Venture from Akzo Nobel
BASF AG has reportedly signed an agreement to acquire full ownership of an automotive coating joint venture it owns with Akzo Nobel. The business, called BASF Akzo Nobel (BAN) will be merged with BASF’s Sydney-based coatings unit BASF Coatings Pty Ltd with BAN on July 1.
Executive Interview with Guy Bargnes, Director of Marketing, North American Operations for BASF Corp. Refinish Group
Guy Bargnes has spent his entire life in the collision repair industry. He was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, where his father ran a family business, V. H. Bargnes Co., Inc., which distributed automotive paints, supplies and equipment to area collision shops. In 1992 Bargnes joined BASF full-time, and he is now director of marketing, North American Operations, for the Refinish Group. Bargnes recently sat down to a phone interview with aftermarketNews and shared with us some of the insights from his lifelong career in the industry. Join us as Bargnes talks about BASF’s four leading principles, trends in the refinish business and the return of paint companies to industry trade shows.
New Challenges Influence Popularity Of Automotive Color Today
Total vehicle production was lower, shifting the popularity of certain colors, says BASF Coatings.
Automechanika Frankfurt to See Strong International Presence
In less than three months, Automechanika Frankfurt will once again open its doors to international trade visitors.
Register For Workshops At Automechanika Frankfurt 2018
Every day from Sept. 11-15, trade visitors will have an opportunity to take part in a total of 15 workshops free of charge. Registration is now open online, and certificates of participation will be awarded.
