A continent in abundance of the extraordinary: The largest salt lake sea, the highest waterfalls, the longest mountain chain, the giant stream network of the Amazonas: All this is South America. In this region, Brazil and Argentina are two of the most important markets. BASF’s Coatings Division is particularly successful in the decorative paints sector with its Suvinil® brand in Brazil. In addition, BASF produces and distributes automotive coatings in South America.