BASF expands Automotive Coatings Application Center in India
BASF has expanded its Automotive Coatings Application Center at the Coatings Technology Center in Mangalore, India. It is an important part of BASF's existing automotive coatings research and development (R&D) facilities.
BASF's Automotive Coatings Application Center in India covers an area of 400 square meters and is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including high-precision air-conditioned spray booths and electrostatic rotary bell atomizers, as well as an advanced quick-connect system for electrostatic painting. The facility was specifically designed for customer-focused R&D activities as well as true-to-life simulation of OEM paint operations.
"The expansion of the Application Center is an important addition to the Indian market for high-quality automotive coatings. It demonstrates our commitment to the long-term growth of the automotive sector in India," said Narayan Krishnamohan, managing director BASF India Ltd. and head BASF Group Companies in India. "This investment is a significant milestone in our efforts to expand our R&D activities in Asia Pacific and improve our customer proximity in one of the fastest growing regions for automotive coatings," said Patrick Zhao, senior vice president, BASF Coatings Solutions Asia Pacific. "With the expansion of the Automotive Coatings Application Center, we aim not only to continue our investment in automotive OEM coatings, but also to support the long-term growth of the automotive market in the region."