INEOS Automotive and BASF’s Coatings division have signed an agreement for global automotive refinish body and paint development. The companies report that they will commit to a long-term collaboration that enables them to exceed the industry standard in vehicle body repair and paint refinish. The partnership includes the supply of sustainable refinish solutions, expertise, and latest digital color-matching solutions, and training.
“We are very happy to partner with BASF to develop a world-class sustainable paint program in the next few years which follows the highest quality standards in paint-work repairs for premium vehicles,” said Steve Graham, global head of Aftersales, INEOS Automotive. “With BASF’s technical support and management experience in the latest body shop standards, the INEOS Automotive network can now rely on a partner that shares our commitment to excellence in customer service.”
INEOS already collaborates with BASF Coatings as a partner in surface technology for its first offroad vehicle, the INEOS Grenadier, manufactured in Hambach, France. The new agreement broadens the partnership with INEOS in the implementation and development of the body and paint program for both the INEOS Grenadier and the newly launched double-cab pick-up variant called the Quartermaster.