Functional Coatings Technology from BASF Receives Awards
MUENSTER, Germany - At the Automotive Brand Contest 2017 international design competition, BASF's Coatings division's functional coatings technology for passive temperature management was honored in the Innovation of the Year and Exterior Premium Brand categories. The German Design Council awarded the distinctions on Sept. 12 at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
The jury, composed of representatives from the media, design, brand communication and academia, presented the awards to honor the coatings technology’s visionary approach. Energy efficiency and intelligent materials are two key themes for innovative mobility concepts. "With its temperature management solutions, BASF captures the spirit of the times," the jury said. Stefan Sickert, head of Product Management Basecoat/Primer Europe at BASF, added, "Both awards underscore our active commitment and our success in combining striking design with outstanding properties by developing intelligent paint solutions."