BASF Coatings has commissioned a new production plant for automotive OEM coatings at its Muenster site in Germany. The new facility is designed to produce high-runner products - colours that currently represent the majority of market demand.
The company says the investment marks a strategic milestone for BASF Coatings, reinforcing its long-term competitiveness in the high-volume coatings segment. The facility’s advanced automation enables more sustainable operations, while enhancing process stability and reliability, it says.
The new plant is designed to optimise energy consumption, thereby reducing CO2 emissions. Since 2022, the Muenster site has been powered entirely by renewable wind energy, saving approximately 4,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. Muenster joins other BASF Coatings sites across Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America that operate on 100% renewable electricity.
“Our innovative strength and continuous drive for improvement make us a successful industry player – and more importantly, a valued partner to our customers,” said Uta Holzenkamp, President of BASF Coatings. “This project is an outstanding team achievement, coordinated and executed by a global network of experts across multiple BASF locations.”
"We have invested in a more advanced process with the new facility, which ensures high and consistent product quality and stability. In this way, our customers benefit from our expertise, knowledge, and experience,” added Nils Lessmann, Senior Vice President, Global Operations Paint & Resin. "As the next step, our teams in Asia Pacific and North America will adopt these best practices and strengthen our global manufacturing network."
