Multinational chemical company BASF has taken a firm step forward in its global strategy by inaugurating a new automotive coatings plant in Münster, Germany. This highly automated facility is geared to the production of fast-moving colors for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), a segment that accounts for most of the demand in the automotive market. automotive market..
OEM coatings with operational efficiency and sustainability
Designed with state-of-the-art technology, the plant allows for more stable and efficient manufacturing, in line with current industrial sustainability standards. Thanks to its automation system the margin of human error is reducedThe plant’s automation system reduces the margin of human error, optimizes production times and significantly reduces energy consumption, which directly contributes to the reduction of CO₂ emissions.
From 2022, the Münster site will operate exclusively with renewable renewable wind energya factor that has already led to an estimated savings of 4,000 tons of CO₂ per year. This energy model will be replicated at BASF Coatings’ other strategic locations in North America and Asia-Pacific, strengthening its global network.
A plant model that can be replicated internationally
The project, for which planning began in 2019, consolidates the technical expertise of BASF teams in Europe and lays the groundwork for adoption in other regions. The standardization of processes and the use of best practices will facilitate the implementation of this model in future plants within the group’s global network.
Production will be focused on high-demand formulations used by leading automotive manufacturers, ensuring uniformity and quality in large volumes. This responds to the market’s increasing demand for for more efficient and sustainable more efficient and sustainable coating solutions.
Industrial leadership and international projection
With global sales of 3.8 billion euros in 2024 within its Coatings division, BASF is consolidating its position as a strategic partner to the automotive industry. The investment in Münster not only responds to current demand, but also anticipates market trends and reinforces its commitment to the transition to cleaner and digitized production.
The company expects the new plant to strengthen its responsiveness in Europe and, in turn, serve as a model for strengthening its operations in North America and Asia-Pacific, aligning with global efficiency and environmental impact reduction goals.
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