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The recently released Automotive Color Report by BASF Coatings delves deep into the latest color trends in the automotive industry, examining preferences on a global and regional scale. As consumer tastes continue to evolve, color remains a crucial factor in vehicle design, influencing purchasing decisions and establishing brand identity. The color distribution referred to in the report was calculated by BASF Coatings on the basis of the available information regarding global automotive production and paint application to passenger cars.

 Glasurit® among BMW Group’s preferred paint brands for its aftersales network in selected markets
 Recommendation in more than 50 markets
 Partnership empowers BMW Group’s dealer network to meet the evolving demands of the market

Jaguar Land Rover Certified Repair Network in North America has named Glasurit, premium refinish paint brand of BASF, as preferred paint brand for the Body and Paint Program of the Jaguar Land Rover Certified Repair Network.

Every year, the designers of BASF’s Coatings division study future trends which they use as foundation for the development of surface, texture and color positions from a wide range of areas, including industry, fashion, consumer products, nature, and technology. The research is then shared with BASF's automotive customers to drive future mass production plans.
“ROUTING”, the title of the 2024-2025 Automotive Color Trends, is inspired by the concept of “routing” in communication technology which signifies how information is transmitted.

Glasurit, premium brand of BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings, is at the forefront of color technology giving body shops powerful tools to ensure to meet future challenges and OEM approved car repairs at ease. With the new RADAR Fit solutions, Glasurit helps car painters to be trained and repair once the right way, especially when it comes to color formulae that need OEM approved specifications to ensure RADAR sensor transmissions can be seen through the specific color repair job.

From Left to right – picture left:
Chris Titmarsh, Senior Vice President, Global Automotive Refinish Coatings, BASF.
Ronan Le Tutour, Silver Winner WorldSkills 2024 from France.
Silver winners Lara Kaufmann from Switzerland, Jason Scherer from Germany.
Gold Winner Yuto Hoshino from Japan. SATA Global Key Account Manager Joern Stoewer.

First in refinish market to leverage unique, advanced ChemCycling® and innovative Biomass Balance technologies. Premium clear coat manufactured from recycled waste tires. Additional launch of certified 100 Line Eco Balance mixing clears reduce CO2 emissions by up to 50% and enhances profitability for bodyshops

Meet us Sept 14 at Glasurit booth Hall7A 26

Carrosserie Vermoesen, led by Steven Vermoesen and his wife Laetitia Vanmeerbeeck, is a thriving company in Asse, Belgium. Their success can be attributed to their strong team spirit and partnerships, including with renowned car paint brand Glasurit by BASF Coatings. Their dedication and collaboration have even led to the establishment of the car body network, Go Smart and also with specialization for electric vehicles approved Tesla.