BASF and OQEMA have announced a distribution partnership covering selected Central and Eastern European countries.

BASF and OQEMA, one of Europe’s leading chemical distributors, have entered into a new distribution partnership covering polymer dispersions for construction and architectural coatings, as well as additives for paints and coatings, across selected Central and Eastern European countries. These include Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia. The collaboration, which will take effect January 1, 2026, aims to provide customers throughout the region with high-quality, sustainable, and personalised solutions.

• The distribution partnership covers polymer dispersions for construction and architectural coatings, as well as additives for paints and coatings.

  
  

• The collaboration combines BASF’s innovative product solutions with OQEMA’s strong regional distribution network, technical expertise, and rapid delivery capabilities.

  
  

• Both companies share a commitment to quality, reliability, and sustainable development, aiming to support customers in their transformation initiatives.

“We are proud that BASF has chosen OQEMA as its distribution partner in Central and Eastern Europe. The BASF portfolio is an excellent fit with our setup and perfectly complements our existing offering, enabling us to serve our customers with outstanding solutions, technical expertise, and strong local presence,” said Philipp Junge, COO of the OQEMA Group.

“Our partnership with OQEMA strengthens BASF’s ability to meet the evolving needs of our customers, making them a partner for growth,” said Robert Heger, Vice President for Polymer Dispersions for Architectural Coatings & Construction EMEA at BASF. “OQEMA shares our commitment to quality, reliability, and sustainability, making them an ideal partner for us to focus on the potential in these markets and win together with our customers.”

“OQEMA provides an extensive sales network and storage facilities. This means customers in Central and Eastern Europe can expect fast and flexible delivery,” added Joachim Burger, Head of Sales Additives EMEA at BASF. “Customers can also benefit from in-depth knowledge and technical advice, including application laboratories for customized formulations and testing methods.”

Source: BASF