BASF opens new automotive refinish laboratory

BASF has opened a new laboratory building at its factory in Münster, Germany, for the development of automotive refinish coatings and innovations beyond paint
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It underlines the global position of the coatings division as a future-oriented and innovative company
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“This is another component of our positioning as a global innovation hub for BASF coatings
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We are therefore complementing a range of global technological innovations
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The industry provides factories for the functionalization of thin films," emphasizes Uta Holzenkamp, ​​head of BASF's Coatings division
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With its new building, BASF Coatings is contributing to the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
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"The laboratory building is a huge milestone in the development and formulation of sustainable product solutions
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This includes our state-of-the-art water-based refinish portfolio, Glasurit® 100 Line and RM® AGILIS
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With the lowest volatile organic compound (VOC) values ​​on the market , they are the most environmentally friendly line of automotive refinish coatings,” said Chris Titmarsh, Head of Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions EMEA
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In addition to producing sustainable products, the plant is continuously investing in more efficient use of energy for production and increasing the use of renewable energy
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The new laboratory uses the waste heat from the company's waste incinerator to provide thermal energy, which is released through floor heating
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Since the beginning of this year, 100% of the electricity purchased by BASF Coatings at its factories in Münster and Würzburg, Germany, has been produced ecologically from wind power
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The city of Münster alone will save around 4,000 tonnes of CO2 compared to the previous year
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The lab building's façade is designed with six different grey-blue nuances that change depending on viewing angles and daylight, creating a future-proof workplace
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The innovative arrangement of laboratories, warehouses, offices and meeting rooms enables a new, flexible form of collaboration designed to promote efficiency and effectiveness, as well as overall collaboration and creativity
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