08.14.15
BASF inaugurated its new resin and electrocoat plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP) in Shanghai. In line with BASF’s approach to stay close to customers worldwide, this new plant will further strengthen BASF’s local manufacturing footprint in Asia Pacific and create close to 70 new jobs at the site.
“This plant is a vital addition to our global manufacturing network of high quality coatings,” said Dr. Markus Kamieth, president of BASF Coatings.
“As part of our Asia Pacific strategy, we aim to produce locally 75% of what we sell in Asia Pacific,” Dr. Albert Heuser, president Functions Asia Pacific, President and Chairman Greater China, BASF, added. “With this investment in a local production facility, we are well-positioned to provide our customers in the region with customized solutions in a timely manner.”
“This plant is a vital addition to our global manufacturing network of high quality coatings,” said Dr. Markus Kamieth, president of BASF Coatings.
“As part of our Asia Pacific strategy, we aim to produce locally 75% of what we sell in Asia Pacific,” Dr. Albert Heuser, president Functions Asia Pacific, President and Chairman Greater China, BASF, added. “With this investment in a local production facility, we are well-positioned to provide our customers in the region with customized solutions in a timely manner.”