Drive profitability and sustainability with BASF’s New Body Shop BOOST program in Australia and New Zealand

• Body Shop BOOST is a holistic business assessment tool to improve efficiency, sustainability, and overall performance
• Localised services include BOOST KPI and BOOST Body Shop Design to optimise body shop operations
• Focuses on data analysis to future proof business and drive profitable growth

Sydney, Australia, 23 May, 2025 - BASF Coatings announces the launch of Body Shop BOOST program, tailored specifically for the Australian and New Zealand markets. This innovative enhanced consultancy service is designed to help body shop businesses optimise their operations, increase sustainability, and improve overall efficiency. The localised offering introduces unique services, including BOOST KPI and BOOST Body Shop Design, as part of the comprehensive approach to business improvement.

The Body Shop BOOST program is a comprehensive tool that evaluates all aspects of a body shop’s operations, including administration, body and paint, mechanical services, sustainability, and infrastructure. The program, which already has demonstrated strong performance in Europe, provides body shop managers with essential insights on areas for improvement, along with clear milestones to help achieve business goals. The program addresses common challenges such as inefficient workflows, under utilised resources, and declining profit margins.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Body Shop BOOST program to the local market with features that reflect the unique needs of our customers here in Australia and New Zealand,” said John Ta, Head of Coatings, BASF Australia and New Zealand. “In addition to the core service offered globally, our localised offerings like BOOST KPI and BOOST Body Shop Design ensure that we can meet the specific challenges faced by body shops in the region and help them develop tailored strategies to drive performance.”

The Body Shop BOOST program is facilitated through an advanced online platform that enables body shops to track their progress and measure their performance. Key service components include the BOOST KPI, which supports body shops in steering their business operations by monitoring key performance indicators, separately BOOST Body Shop Design focuses on optimising facility layout and workflow to maximise efficiency.

“We are committed to supporting the transformation of the collision repair industry into a more sustainable and profitable sector,” said John. “With additional services like BOOST KPI, BOOST Body Shop Design, and our focus on sustainability, we empower body shops to reduce costs, maximise their potential and profitability, and remain competitive.”

The Body Shop BOOST program is introduced to all staff at the body shop by the Business Optimisation Solutions BASF team, which then follows a comprehensive assessment. After completing the assessment, body shops receive a detailed report and actionable steps for improvement, with a simple traffic light system to track progress. Services such as the comprehensive financial review and operational KPI monitoring help shops better manage their resources and profitability.

The Body Shop BOOST program is now available in Australia and New Zealand.

For more information, please contact Troy McHugh on 0419 279 597 or troy.mchugh@basf.com

About BASF Coatings
The Coatings division of BASF is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. We create advanced performance solutions and drive performance, design and new applications to meet our partners’ needs all over the world. BASF shares skills, knowledge and resources of interdisciplinary and global teams for the benefit of customers by operating a collaborative network of sites in Europe, North America, South America and Asia Pacific. In 2024, the Coatings division achieved global sales of about €4.3 billion.
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About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.