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SOUTHFIELD, MI, March 9, 2020 – Long days and nights of hard work paid off for eight contenders in this year’s Ridler competition as judges chose their vehicles from the Autorama showroom floor to include in BASF’s Great 8 finalists. Tina Nelles, Marketing Services Manager for BASF Refinish, presented the BASF Great 8 on the […]


SOUTHFIELD, MI, March 4, 2020 – Jeffrey Naugle took home first place at this year’s North American Finals for the R-M Best Painter Contest held in Whitehouse, Ohio, on February 26-27. A panel of industry experts judged contestants during the competition on two main categories: Digital competency and fast productive solutions (i.e. leveraging UV technology […]


SOUTHFIELD, MI, February 26, 2020 – Industry experts from BASF’s Automotive Refinish division are ready to impress show attendees with innovative tools and solutions at this year’s NORTHEAST show in Secaucus, New Jersey, from March 20-22. As a returning participant and Platinum sponsor, BASF will focus on delivering quality repairs profitably, new product information, on-site […]


SOUTHFIELD, MI, February 21, 2020 – Five painters from across North America have been chosen to compete this month at the R-M Best Painter Contest 2020 North American Finals in Whitehouse, Ohio. From February 27-29, 2020, these finalists will compete for a chance to win a trip to Paris, France, sponsored by BASF, to represent […]


SOUTHFIELD, MI, February 11, 2020 –  BASF’s John Shoemaker, Business Development Manager for BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings, will present on “Practical Production Processes” at the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) Chapter Meeting on February 20 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Shoemaker plans to illustrate how to properly analyze a damage appraisal, identify all necessary repair operations and […]


SOUTHFIELD, MI, February 6, 2020 – It isn’t every day that a business gets rewarded for 60 years of success. But when they do, it is always a story worth telling. Last month, Ken Shaw Lexus Toyota, located at 2336 St. Clair Ave. West in Toronto, Ontario, was awarded by BASF for over 60 successful […]


SOUTHFIELD, MI, January 15, 2020 – Whether driving the Interstate highways of America, the Autobahn in Europe, or the Asian Highway Network, chances are, one will see more white cars than any other color on the road. This is one of the central results of the BASF Color Report 2019 for Automotive OEM Coatings. About […]


SOUTHFIELD, MI, January 6, 2020 – Calling all painters who have a passion for collision repair and a competitive streak: BASF wants to hear from you. The battle for the 2020 R-M Best Painter has begun. From February 27-29, 2020, the industry’s most talented painters across the US and Canada will compete in Whitehouse, Ohio, […]


SOUTHFIELD, MI, December 18, 2019 – BMW honored four Canadian BASF shops for their extraordinary work throughout 2019 during the BMW Canada Certified Collision Repair Centres (CCRC) annual conference recently held in Québec City, Québec. The following shops were awarded for their top scores in KPI utilization and Customer Service Index (CSI) tool management: 2019 […]


It was a week of smiles and celebration for the BASF team and many builders as nearly 100 vehicles finished in BASF’s Glasurit® and R-M® coatings received several accolades for their flawless finishes, creativity and outstanding craftsmanship. BASF-coated vehicles received the following recognitions and awards at SEMA 2019: BASF Brilliance Award: KC’s Paint Shop 1968 Ford F100 […]

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