Global Coatings Automotive Color Trends by BASF Read More Coatings Solutions Driving Surface Solutions Get to know one of the leading suppliers of global surface solutions. BASF's Coatings division develops, produces and markets a high-quality range of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints and surface-applied treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates for a wide range of industries. We treat various type of surfaces requiring specific properties: we color them, we protect them, and we give them functionalities. Our customers prefer to work with us because of our strengths: customer-centricity, deep expertise, and innovation potential in surfaces. We drive surface solutions! Meet your highest technical and qualitative demands in an environmentally friendly and beautiful way. We combine sophisticated design with functionality. Shine in the international marketplace! We are a reliable worldwide performer – whether in research and development, production or service. Our “Innovation Beyond Paint” program as well as our Digital Incubation Unit develop new markets and businesses. Our Story Automotive Color Trends SUPERPOSITION Our designers have delved into new color spaces for the 2021-2022 Automotive Color Trends collection. Borrowing a phenomenon from quantum mechanics, this year’s collection is called SUPERPOSITION. Learn more about our new color collection Press release Digital Solution for Body Shops Seamless Experience With Refinity, we are the first company in the global refinish market offering a single digital platform that combines a number of different software solutions into one secure, easy-to-use cloud-based solution. A solution that is designed to drive body shop business success. Learn more about Refinity Driving Digitalization Sustainability Climate Protection BASF is committed to the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement and we act: Compared to 2018, we want to reduce our volume of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide by 25 percent by 2030. We want to become climate neutral by 2050. How we become CO2 neutral Driving Sustainability Digital Logistics Tracingo Always keeping track of intermediate bulk containers – with Tracingo. Our digital solution tracks the location of containers and can determine their fill level remotely at any time. Learn more about Tracingo Digital Solutions Footwear BASF at Simac 2021 At Simac 2021, BASF presented also innovative coatings technologies for highly flexible substrates. These solutions protect, functionalize and color flexible surfaces. They set new standards in design opportunities and individualization. BASF at SIMAC 2021 Functional Coatings - Haptic Future Mobility BASF's new virtual car From engineering plastics and coatings to cathode materials, fuels and lubricants and more, this new interactive tool presents BASF’s broad portfolio of automotive solutions to help customers continue to innovate and drive the mobility industry forward. Explore our virtual car Driving Future Mobility Personnel Changes Naber succeds Kloster Frank Naber took over the position as head of the Automotive OEM Coatings Solutions EMEA business unit at BASF’s Coatings division effective May 1, 2021. In this position, he succeeds Thomas Kloster who has a new function in the BASF group. Press Release Automotive OEM Coatings 1/3 Products and SoIutions Our superior and innovative surface solutions meet the current and future functional needs and design trends in a sustainable way. Read More Shaping the Future We anticipate market trends to identify business opportunities for us and our customers that shape the future of various industries. Read More Driving Diversity By embracing the diverse perspectives of our colleagues, customers and partners, we actively foster an inspiring exchange. Read More Work with us Add new color to your career and be part of our worldwide Coatings team. Or bring in your expertise as a start-up or collaboration partner. Read More Our Story News & Media Global Presence Our History Museum of Laquer Art Certificates Follow us About BASF www.basf.com Career Media Sustainability Products Product Finder Industries Innovation Service Multimedia eBusiness Publications Customer Service Latest News Compliance Hotline Data protection @BASF General Conditions of Sale Certificates Copyright © BASF SE 2021 Disclaimer Credits Privacy policy Data protection @BASF Responsible Disclosure Statement Contact We Value Your Privacy! By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Privacy Statement Accept All Cookies Cookie Settings