SHANGHAI - On August 12, 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.
During the opening ceremony, Dr. Markus Kamieth, President of BASF Coatings, said, “This plant is a vital addition to our global manufacturing network of high-quality coatings. It demonstrates our strong commitment to supporting the automotive industry’s long-term growth in Asia Pacific.”