01-Aug-18, Automotive World
The Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF, operating under the Chemetall brand, is investing in a state-of-the-art surface treatment site in the Dushan Port Economic Development Zone of Pinghu, Zhejiang, China. The site - which is planned to be completed by 2021- will house production, warehousing, a laboratory and administrative offices.
%20BASF%20SE.jpg "BASF invests in a surface treatment site for its Chemetall brand in Pinghu China (c) BASF SE")
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Asia Pacific is the largest surface treatment market region globally. "For Chemetall, a strong local presence in China is key to servicing our customers," stated Martin Jung, Senior Vice President, Surface Treatment. "This investment will... contribute to the expansion of a broad global portfolio across multiple segments... includ[ing] automotive, auto components, coil, general industry, cold forming, aerospace, aluminum finishing and glass," said Mike Watson, Vice President, Surface Treatment Asia Pacific.