BASF’s Coatings division has been awarded the ‘Excellent Supplier 2014: Leading Technology Award’ by Shanghai General Motors (SGM).
BASF Shanghai Coatings was the only coatings supplier from around 4,000 SGM suppliers to win the annual award. “We appreciate our long-term partnership with BASF. We are impressed by BASF’s timely and efficient on-site service, which supports our business development and sustainability goal”, said Adam Chang, senior manager – Purchasing Department, Shanghai General Motors Company. “With BASF’s innovative coatings technology, we have reduced solvent use and volatile organic compound emissions in our painting lines, achieving a more sustainable car manufacturing process.”
Since 1998, BASF has been a reliable partner to SGM supplying a full range of automotive coating products, including waterborne coatings and CathoGuard® 800 e-coat. “We are thrilled to have received this annual award. Our account management team, technical team and on-site service team always work closely with our customers to ensure the best operation and performance of our products”, said Dr Thierry Herning, general manager, BASF Shanghai Coatings.