BASF’s Coatings division has inaugurated its new Application and Technical Center in Jiangmen, China. The center is located near the site of BASF Coatings (Guangdong) Co. Ltd (BCG,) which has offered a portfolio of refinish coatings products since 2016.
According to BASF, the center will contribute to innovation in the coatings industry by simulating customer environments with real-world equipment and conditions. Representing a first for BCG, the facility is equipped with two large combination spray booths and a complete range of equipment for product development, covering the entire process — from sanding and mixing to detailing and measuring.
“The new Application and Technical Center is more than an extension of our production site and innovation hub. It is a dedicated technology hub designed for rigorous product and process testing, evaluation, and competitor benchmarking. With this, we can deliver products of the highest standard to the market that perfectly cater to our customers’ requirements,” said Susann Kluge, vice president, Automotive Refinish Coatings Asia Pacific at BASF.