BASF Coatings AG

Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.basf-coatings.de

BASF Coatings is the paints and coatings division of the world's largest chemicals company, BASF, and is, fittingly, one of the top coatings companies worldwide. The company produces a range of automaker coatings, automotive refinishes, and industrial coatings fo rthe Asia/Pacific region, the Americas, and Europe. It also produces decorative paints for the European and South American markets and is the No. 1 paints maker in Brazil. BASF Coatings is one of the world's leading manufacturers of automotive and industrial lacquer as well as for automotive OEM coatings. Brand names include Glasurit, R-M, Salcomix, and Suvinil. For its industrial coatings, the company focuses on coil, foil, and powder coatings.

Officers:
CEO: Raimar Jahn
Director Information Management: Wilhelm Sandker
Head Global Communications: Martin Rissman

Competitors:
Akzo Nobel
DuPont Performance Coatings
PPG Industries