BASF Shanghai Coatings has opened its new €50m automotive coatings plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park in Shanghai, China, in a move to strengthen its position as a leading coatings supplier to the automotive industry.
The new plant is situated close to another BASF resin and electrocoat plant and the company expects the close proximity of the plant to increase operational efficiency.
Outfitted with ventilation and off gas treatment, the plant will maintain a clean environment. It is also designed to have a better and close handling of ingredients.
BASF Asia Pacific Coatings Solutions senior vice president Peter Fischer said: "Our new plant is designed according to the latest and most environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and technologies.
"Our innovative processes and high-performance automotive coatings help our customers to achieve their efficiency targets and to stay competitive."
BASF Asia Pacific Functions president Dr. Albert Heuser said: "We plan our investments according to the anticipated market development and customer demands.
"We will continue to invest in strengthening our local production in China and Asia to respond even faster to our customers."
