BASF appoints S&S Industries as new refinish distributor in Western Australia
- BASF appoints S&S Industries as authorised distributor in Western Australia from 1 June 2025
- Agreement covers Glasurit and baslac refinish products, including Glasurit 68 Line
- Partnership strengthens local support and reflects BASF’s commitment to the WA market
Melbourne, Australia, 2 June, 2025 - BASF Coatings has announced the appointment of S&S Industries as its authorised distributor for Glasurit and baslac refinish products in Western Australia, effective 1 June 2025.
The agreement includes the full suite of BASF’s premium automotive refinish solutions, including Glasurit 68 Line – a cutting-edge commercial vehicle refinishing system, recognised for its durability, performance, and efficiency.
John Ta, Head of Coatings for BASF Australia and New Zealand, said the partnership with S&S Industries will unlock new opportunities. “We’re excited to welcome S&S Industries as our distribution partner in Western Australia. Their customer-first approach and local expertise align perfectly with our values of quality, reliability, and supporting local businesses. We’re confident this partnership will bring real value to our customers.”
David O’Dea, General Manager of S&S Industries, said the appointment marks an exciting chapter for the business. "We’re incredibly proud to join the BASF Coatings network as an authorised distributor. BASF’s reputation for innovation, quality, and sustainability is second to none in the industry, and we’re thrilled to bring these leading solutions to customers in Western Australia. With our strong industry experience and focus on customer service, we look forward to supporting body shops and commercial vehicle repairers with the products and expertise they need."
For sales and distribution enquiries, please contact:
David O’Dea | dave@ssindustries.com.au | 0437 706 010
Brent Siroen | brent@ssindustries.com.au | 0418 915 115
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.
