BASF Coatings Opens New Automotive OEM Coatings Facility in Germany

BASF Coatings has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art automotive OEM coatings plant at its Muenster site in Germany. The new facility is tailored to manufacture high-demand colour coatings that dominate current market needs, ensuring consistent product quality and increased production efficiency.

The investment represents a key strategic milestone for BASF Coatings, strengthening its long-term competitiveness in the high-volume coatings segment. With advanced automation, the new facility supports more sustainable operations while improving process stability and reliability.

The new plant stands as one of BASF Coatings’ most significant investments in the past five years. From the initial conceptual studies in 2019 through two and a half years of construction to the launch of full-scale production, the project reflects the extensive expertise and commitment of BASF Coatings’ teams.

“Our innovative strength and continuous drive for improvement make us a successful industry player – and more importantly, a valued partner to our customers,” emphasized Uta Holzenkamp, President of BASF Coatings. “This project is an outstanding team achievement, coordinated and executed by a global network of experts across multiple BASF locations.”

"We have invested in a more advanced process with the new facility, which ensures high and consistent product quality and stability. In this way, our customers benefit from our expertise, knowledge, and experience,” added Nils Lessmann, Senior Vice President, Global Operations Paint & Resin. "As the next step, our teams in Asia Pacific and North America will adopt these best practices and strengthen our global manufacturing network."

Engineers designed the new plant to maximise energy efficiency and reduce CO emissions, marking a significant advancement in BASF Coatings' sustainability efforts. Since 2022, the Münster site has been fully powered by renewable wind energy, cutting approximately 4,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year. Muenster now joins other BASF Coatings locations across Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America that operate entirely on renewable electricity.

Source: BASF