Welcome to the Münster site

BASF's Münster site is the world's largest integrated paint manufacturing site and simultaneously the headquarters of BASF's Coatings division. We develop, produce and market innovative solutions for automotive OEM and automotive refinish coatings.

We are the largest industrial employer in the region and take our responsibility for our employees, the society and the environment very seriously. Examples are our offers for a good work-life balance, our commitment for local educational projects and our high standards in terms of quality, technology and safety.

Wolfram Schier

BASF's Director HR Management and Münster Site Manager

For over 110 years, paints have been developed and produced at our site. Today, our research, development, sales and marketing competencies are also consolidated here.

Facts and Figures

Automotive OEM coatings and automotive refinish coatings

are manufactured at the Münster site

427,000 square meters

is the total area of the site premises (around the size of 60 soccer fields)

With approx. 2,300 employees from more than 30 nations

we are one of the largest industrial employers in Münster and the region

About 140 trainees/apprentices

are enrolled in training here

BASF Coatings GmbH
Glasuritstraße 1
48165 Münster

Latest News
Münster site (German) and global

ON VOLUDE

Each year, designers for BASF’s Coatings division create a new collection of colors to inspire automotive designers around the globe. This year, non-human intelligence was a strong driver for the creation of the ON VOLUDE collection from Automotive Color Trends by BASF for 2023-2024.

AUTOMOTIVE COLOR TRENDS 2023-2024

BASF opens new lab building

BASF opened a new laboratory building for the development of automotive refinish coatings and innovations beyond paint at its site in Münster, Germany. It underlines the Coatings division’s global position as a future-oriented and innovative company.

Press Release

Careers

In order to help our employees successfully balance their professional and private lives, we offer support for young families, including an on-site day care center.

Work in Münster

Training and work-study courses

At the Münster site, we offer training in nine professions and four work-study courses. And with an internship, you can get first impressions of working life.

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Contractors and Suppliers

Our collaboration with our suppliers and contractors as partners is characterized by trust.

Site Regulations Münster

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BASF Schultriathlon - Foto: Wilfried Hiegemann

Social Engagement

We take on social responsibility and are actively committed to a variety of projects in the greater Münster area.

Competence Center Münster

At the Coatings division's headquarters, we collaborate globally with BASF sites, customers and partners. Teams with international members steer the global processes.

two models with waterborne basecoat and water drops

Sustainability

With our ongoing research and innovation, we set the standard for eco-efficient coatings and processes. In this work, we focus at all times on safety and the reduction of both our ecological footprint and that of our customers.

Research & Innovation

From basic research to product innovations, as well as continuous improvement of application and production methods, in Münster we work on coating solutions of tomorrow.

Production & Industries

In Münster, we manufacture innovative automotive refinish and automotive OEM coatings for the global market.

Color & Design

At the Color Design Studio Europe, our designers develop new automotive paints and identify the color trends of the future.