Chemetall receives Airbus SQIP award for the eleventh consecutive year

• Chemetall awarded “Accredited Supplier” status in Airbus’ Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program (SQIP) 

• Additional special award recognizes de-risking initiatives supporting supply security 

The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF Coatings, operating under the Chemetall brand, has once again received the highest recognition in Airbus’ Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program (SQIP) and was awarded “Accredited Supplier” status for its performance  

This marks the eleventh consecutive year that Chemetall has achieved this distinction. The status reflects sustained excellence in product quality, on-time delivery and the ability to manage increasing production volumes. 

The award was presented at the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, where Airbus Procurement and Supply Chain & Quality Management (SCQM) teams recognized the sustained efforts and performance of Chemetall employees across Production, Laboratory, Quality, Supply Chain and Customer Service functions. 

“Achieving Airbus SQIP accreditation for the eleventh consecutive year is a strong recognition of the consistent performance and commitment of our teams worldwide. Aerospace is a strategically important market for Chemetall, and being recognized by Airbus again carries particular weight given the demanding requirements in quality, delivery and reliability,” says Frank Naber, Senior Vice President Global Surface Treatment at BASF Coatings.  

In addition to the SQIP accreditation, Chemetall received a special award recognizing its de-risking initiatives. “This recognition of our de-risking initiatives reflects our proactive approach to securing supply and supporting Airbus’ production needs,” says Guillaume Larrieu, Global Key Account Manager Airbus at Chemetall. 

The Airbus SQIP program aims to drive industrial excellence among its strategic suppliers, with a focus on product quality and delivery reliability. Suppliers are evaluated on an annual basis, with their performance either confirmed or adjusted depending on compliance with Airbus’ stringent standards. 

About BASF’s Coatings division 

BASF Coatings is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings 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. We share skills, knowledge and resources of interdisciplinary and global teams for the benefit of customers by operating a collaborative network of sites in Europe, South America, Middle East, Africa, North America and Asia Pacific. In 2025, our businesses achieved global sales of about €3.7 billion.  

BASF Coatings – Driven by passion and science, we always go beyond the surface. For more information, visit www.basf-coatings.com and follow us on LinkedIn. 

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 108,000 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 €60 billion in 2025. 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. 

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