BASF and RBTS have jointly signed a memorandum of understanding at Automechanika Shanghai to collaborate on the automotive aftermarket business. This partnership aims to create an innovative platform that enhances the automotive refinish sector, delivering higher quality and more sustainable solutions.
Under the MoU, BASF and RBTS will leverage their respective strengths in body shop network, automotive refinish coatings, body repair, and paintwork services. BASF’s enhancement service package will be available for purchase on RBTS’s OS3.0 platform. The package will include professional technical trainings and competency assessments for paint technicians at partnering body shops.
Additionally, the two companies will collaborate to develop new commercial models, such as body shop refinish upgrading projects, and certified body shop network expansions. The collaboration will begin with local operations in China and gradually expand to APAC markets.
According to Susann Kluge, BASF vice president Automotive Refinish Asia Pacific, “we are delighted to deepen the partnership with RBTS. This marks a milestone in our joint efforts to advance the automotive industry. Both BASF and RBTS are committed to driving high-quality development, and we look forward to complementing our strengths to create innovative business models and deliver greater value to our customers.”