First in refinish market to leverage unique, advanced ChemCycling technology under BASF’s mass balance approach
New products added to Glasurit ® Eco Balance and R-M ® eSense refinish portfolios
Premium clearcoats manufactured from recycled waste tires
BASF Coatings officially introduced new product lines at Automechanika 2024, the world’s leading international trade fair for the automotive aftermarket. Further driving sustainability in the refinish industry, BASF’s next generation of clearcoats employs the company’s unique ChemCycling technology. The product lines, manufactured using recycled feedstock, are marketed under BASF’s premium brands Glasurit and R-M and will boost body shop efficiency and productivity. The products not only contribute to the circular economy but also reduce CO 2 emissions.
“At BASF Coatings, we’re always pushing what’s possible, empowering body shops to lead the change with sustainable technologies that are unique to the market. With our exclusive ChemCycling, our vision is to support a circular economy by reducing the use of fossil raw materials, minimizing waste and cutting CO 2 emissions in the value chain. We’re here today making a difference with our new products, replacing a share of the fossil resources with recycled feedstocks, and that is a huge step towards less environmental impact, less emissions and less waste,” said Chris Titmarsh, Senior Vice President, Global Automotive Refinish Coatings, BASF.
Leveraging BASF’s ChemCycling technology, recycled feedstock derived from waste tires is used to create certified Ccycled ® products, effectively diverting them from landfills or incineration. The recycled feedstock is attributed to the certified Ccycled […]
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