BASF scores double win for functional coatings technology at the International Motor Show

German Design Council’s Automotive Brand Contest honors important contributions for innovative mobility concepts

BASF receives awards in the “Innovation of the Year” and “Concepts” categories

Passive temperature management boosts energy efficiency and extends range of electric vehicles

SOUTHFIELD, MI, September 18, 2017 -- BASF's functional coatings technology for passive temperature management was honored in the “Innovation of the Year” and “Concepts” categories at the German Design Council’s 2017 Automotive Brand Contest during the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany.

The jury noted that BASF “captures the spirit of the times” with its temperature management solutions. The functional coatings technology provides energy efficiency and environmental protection through the combination of intelligent materials and appealing design.

“Both awards underscore our commitment and success in combining striking design with outstanding properties through intelligent paint solutions,” said Stefan Sickert, head of Product Management Basecoat/Primer Europe at BASF.

The paint system is based on a UV-permeable basecoat and UV-reflecting primer. On hot summer days, these materials reduce the surface temperature on vehicles by up to 20°C. This results in less interior heat and reduces air conditioner use to lower the temperature in the car. Not only does this enhance driver and passenger comfort; it also saves energy, reducing fuel consumption or extending the range of electric vehicles.

The special BASF formulation can be easily integrated into conventional application processes, provides a range of popular colors and meets the high-quality standards for the life cycle of a finish.

This innovation already received the German Federal Ecodesign Award in 2016 for sustainable products from the German Federal Environmental Agency (UBA) and the German Federal Environment Ministry (BMUB) in cooperation with the International Design Center, Berlin. 

About BASF’s Coatings division

The Coatings division of BASF is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, as well as decorative paints. 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 2016, the Coatings division achieved global sales of about €3.2 billion.

In 2016, BASF acquired Chemetall, a leading global supplier of applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries and end markets. With this expansion in portfolio, BASF becomes a more complete solution provider for coatings.

Solutions beyond your imagination – Coatings by BASF. For more information about the Coatings division of BASF and its products, visit www.basf-coatings.com.

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has nearly 17,500 employees in North America, and had sales of $16.2 billion in 2016. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 114,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of about €58 billion in 2016. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (BAS). Further information at www.basf.com.

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