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Sep 24, 2013

Our MySetta is based off of the 1958 BMW Isetta 250. The MySetta is a fun, eye-catching way to feature our technologies and products in a tangible form, such as paints, coated fabrics and flexible foam. The MySetta is a two-seater where you enter through the front. Our products were used to give the classic car a modern twist.

Sep 19, 2013

Mark Duchesne, director of manufacturing for Tesla Motors, discusses how we helped the electric car maker find an alternative solution to help meet the company's requirements for a pearl white car at a reduced cost.

Sep 15, 2013

Launched in 1996 while working with Mercedes, our "Integrated Process" streamlines the steps needed when painting vehicle body parts. It serves as our general coatings philosophy and helps automakers save costs and improve environmental standards when painting vehicles.

Sep 12, 2013

With an already strong presence in the state of Louisiana, we continue our commitment to the Pelican State with recently announced plans to build a Polyurethane Systems House in Geismar, La. Our $42 million facility will create 22 new jobs and more than 160 construction jobs.

Aug 19, 2013

We did our part to add to the colorful and classic atmosphere of this year's Woodward Dream Cruise by displaying a custom 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air painted with BASF's R-M® Diamont® paint.

Aug 06, 2013

As a result of our work developing a lighter-weight thermoplastic composite front seat pan, we recently were honored with the inaugural Altair Enlighten Award. The award was presented to our very own Martin Jung, Ph.D., senior vice president of Global Research for Structural Materials at the 2013 Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars.

Aug 05, 2013

Dr. Martin Jung is one of the many scientists at BASF who are focused on reducing vehicle weight - not by a couple pounds, but by more than 200 pounds per vehicle - by utilizing more plastics technology. Talk about taking a load off!

Aug 05, 2013

The results are in and the theme is "Making Headway" indicating a movement toward more color shades for vehicles than in previous years. Our global color design experts' information indicates that the trend may be moving toward more options and brighter color choices.

Jun 25, 2013

Chrysler Group LLC has named us "Supplier of the Year for Sustainability and Diversity Supplier Development." "Chrysler is pleased to honor suppliers who embrace philosophies focused on social and environmental responsibility, and overall cost-effectiveness to deliver total value for our customers," said Bill Hall, director of Sustainability and Business Continuity for Chrysler Group LLC.