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BASF Coatings and NIO agree on strategic partnership for automotive coatings
BASF Coatings and the Chinese electric carmaker NIO have agreed to a strategic partnership. The aim is to further develop innovative paint technologies for sustainable and high-quality vehicle painting in the e-mobility sector.
BASF Coatings and NIO, a leading company in the field of intelligent electromobility, have signed a memorandum of understanding for strategic cooperation. The agreement stipulates that the companies will engage in regular dialogue to work together on new coating technologies. The main focus is on sustainable and high-performance coatings for NIO’s electric vehicles.
As part of the partnership, BASF Coatings will develop customised solutions for NIO. In addition to colour designs and digital painting applications, the collaboration will also focus on sustainability initiatives and technical support.
Focus on sustainable development and CO₂ reduction
A key objective of the collaboration is to reduce the environmental footprint of the automotive industry. By using sustainable coating technologies, BASF Coatings aims to support NIO in achieving its environmental goals.
Both companies emphasise the importance of this partnership for the development of new coating technologies that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements. The collaboration marks an important step towards resource-efficient and innovative solutions in the field of e-mobility.
