PINGHU, China — The Surface Treatment 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 province, China. The site, which is planned to be completed by 2021, will house production, warehousing, a state-of-the-art laboratory and administrative offices. This investment will strengthen Chemetall’s position in China. The site is ideally located at the Dushan Port Economic Development Zone of Pinghu, which provides excellent infrastructure to the project. Asia-Pacific is the largest surface treatment market.
“For Chemetall, a strong local presence in China is key to servicing our customers and delivering on the ‘expect more’ brand commitment to deliver the best customized solutions in the surface treatment industry,” said Martin Jung, Senior Vice President, Surface Treatment.