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BASF Coatings becomes Surventis: A strategic shift in the coatings industry

With the spin-off and renaming of BASF Coatings to Surventis, BASF adopts a new corporate structure. The company retains a minority stake of 40 %, ensuring continued influence on value development.

The Executive Committee sets the company’s strategic direction and drives business performance.
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BASF Coatings appoints new Executive Committee

The team, led by Jens Luehring, consists of seven executives who will oversee the strategic development of the company starting 1 July 2026.

Leadership transition at BASF Coatings: Jens Lühring to succeed Dr Uta Holzenkamp
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BASF Coatings: Jens Lühring to succeed Dr Uta Holzenkamp

Jens Lühring will take over as CEO of BASF Coatings following the closing of the transaction between BASF and Carlyle.

The new production facility in Muenster optimises energy consumption and process stability.
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BASF Coatings inaugurates cutting-edge OEM coatings plant in Muenster

BASF Coatings has opened a new automotive OEM coatings facility in Muenster, Germany, designed to meet growing demand for high-volume products. Featuring advanced automation and powered entirely by renewable...

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Inside the BASF-Carlyle-deal: Exclusive insights on the EC podcast

What does BASF’s sale of its Coatings Division to The Carlyle Group mean for the industry? In the latest European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray López speaks with Olaf Adamek, a coatings expert who...

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BASF Coatings presents 2025–2026 automotive colour trends: “Driving the Proxy”

With its new “Driving the Proxy” collection, BASF Coatings introduces the 2025–2026 Automotive Colour Trends, focusing on emotionally resonant hues, advanced pigment technologies and sustainability...

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Who might buy BASF Coatings? Industry views beyond Carlyle

According to recent reports from Reuters and the Financial Times, private equity firm Carlyle is the current frontrunner for acquiring BASF’s coatings division - valued at approximately EUR 7 billion....

BASF Coatings and NIO agree on strategic partnership for automotive coatings.
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BASF Coatings and NIO agree on strategic partnership for automotive coatings

This collaboration marks a significant step towards achieving a long-term and mutually beneficial relationship, focusing on automotive exterior coatings for NIO’s electric vehicles.