Surventis (formerly BASF Coatings) and NST have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to support the development of automated painting applications in the automotive refinish industry.

The agreement formalizes a collaboration that has already been established through joint testing, technical exchange and customer projects.

The signing ceremony of strategic collaboration agreement between NST and Surventis.

Building on proven collaboration

Over the past months, Surventis and NST have worked together to evaluate the application of Surventis coating systems on NST robotic platforms. Joint testing confirmed the compatibility of both solutions and helped optimize key application parameters for reliable and repeatable results.

The cooperation is already reflected in customer projects. Several body shops, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, are using Surventis coating materials together with NST robotic systems in daily operations.

These projects provide practical experience and support the continued development of automated painting processes.

Supporting automated refinish processes

The collaboration combines Surventis' expertise in coating technologies and application processes with NST's experience in robotic painting systems and automation. Together, both companies aim to support body shops in improving efficiency, consistency and process quality through automated painting solutions.

The agreement provides a framework for further testing, technical validation and future development activities. It also allows Surventis and NST to continue contributing their respective expertise within a broader industry ecosystem.