Surventis is advancing automotive refinishing with LightAssist, a new visualization feature within its cloud-based Refinity platform. Designed to improve digital color matching, LightAssist makes subtle differences in color, texture, undertone and effect easier to identify and compare on screen.

Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, has partnered with AUMOVIO to develop advanced microstructured optical films for automotive applications under the Chemetall brand.

Surventis has partnered with WorldSkills International as a Global Industry Partner and Silver Partner of the 48th WorldSkills Competition, scheduled to take place in Shanghai, China, from September 22–27, 2026. Through its Glasurit® automotive refinish brand, the company will provide training, technical expertise and industry knowledge to help develop the next generation of automotive refinish professionals. As part of the preparation programme, Surventis will provide finali

Surventis and NST have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement to advance automated painting applications in the automotive refinish industry.

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Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, has officially launched as an independent company following its carve-out from BASF. The company is a leading global supplier of automotive coatings and surface treatment solutions, serving customers across the automotive, industrial, and refinish markets.

The coatings transaction between Carlyle and BASF, originally announced on October 10, 2025, was successfully completed on June 30, 2026, after securing all necessary regulatory approvals.

BASF Coatings is reinforcing its position in robotics-enabled automotive refinish by integrating its expertise in coatings, digital colour management, and application processes.

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PPG today announced the addition of a versatile, fast-drying clearcoat to its leading PPG DELTRON® portfolio of automotive refinish products across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

BASF Coatings has inaugurated new laboratory facilities at its Breuil-le-Sec site in France, representing an important step in strengthening its innovation capabilities in Europe.

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