BASF Launches New Paint-on-Demand Plant in Mexico to Serve Coil Coaters
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - BASF is launching a new paint-on-demand (POD) manufacturing plant in Monterrey, Mexico, focused on serving coil-coating customers in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon with faster product delivery and an enhanced level of service.
The plant is a satellite operation of BASF's site in Tultitlan. It will provide small-batch production and delivery of products to major coil coaters based in the region. In addition to production capabilities for batches of 1,000 liters or smaller, the new facility includes a laboratory and technical service facilities. The plant will initially employ 10 people who will be responsible for local production and supply, field technical support, development of new colors and color matching.