BASF becomes the exclusive supplier of automotive coatings of Chery's new plant in Brazil

BASF has become the sole supplier of automotive coatings for the new plant of the Chinese automaker Chery in Jacarei, Brazil, which started operations in August 2014.

Including waterborne coatings and the cathodic e-coat CathoGuard 800, the shades that BASF will supply are red, white, black, silver and gray, for both plastics and metal parts.

The cathodic e-coat is the first layer of the automotive paint system. It is a low solvent alternative to conventional products that often contain tin. "The high level of CathoGuard 800 penetration ensures extra protection against corrosion," added Fabian Garcia, BASF Key Account Manager for Automotive OEM Coatings in Brazil.

Last year, BASF invested €2.5 million in its Demarchi Coatings site, located in the state of S?o Paulo, Brazil, to expand its capacity to service Brazil’s automotive industry with waterborne automotive coatings.

In these products, BASF said the water replaces most organic solvents, reducing emissions of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) without impairing the quality of the coating or the color tone.