SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - BASF's Automotive Refinish business has issued its North American training schedule for the third quarter of 2005. Courses will be conducted at 10 training facilities in the United States and Canada (of which nine offer Glasurit® and R-M® certification courses). French-language courses are conducted in the Montreal facility.

The courses cover the latest and most advanced techniques for proper application and color adjustment of Glasurit and R-M paint systems. All of the U.S. facilities offer Glasurit and R-M programs that meet the mandatory requirements for General Motors and Ford certification.

For registration information, customers may contact the training centers directly, or call the BASF Customer Service Center at 800/825.3000 and select option #7.