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INDUSTRY NEWS
Chemetall completes expansion of its
production site in Langelsheim, Germany
The Surface Treatment
global business unit of
BASF’s Coatings division,
operating under the
Chemetall brand, has
inaugurated a new
laboratory and offi ce
building in Langelsheim,
Germany. This completes
the expansion of the
production site in Lower
Saxony which focuses
on the development and
production of aerospace
technologies. To cover the
increasing requirements of
the market, the production
of Naftoseal® aircraft
sealants was also expanded.
“We are positioning Chemetall with the
capacity expansion for the future. The
investment is a major milestone for the
long-term success of our company,” said
Christophe Cazabeau, Senior Vice President
of Surface Treatment. “The demand for
our aerospace technologies is high and
continues to increase. The expansion will
allow us to continuously and precisely meet
the demands and specific requirements
of the global aerospace industry.”
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Commitment to
aerospace customers
Langelsheim is one of the largest and most
versatile Chemetall production facilities
globally. The project is the brand’s largest
single investment in the former Hans-
Heinrich-Hütte. “This reflects BASF’s strategic
and long-term commitment to our customers
in the aerospace industry and supports our
journey towards being a Surface Solutions
provider,” says Dirk Bremm, President of
BASF’s Coatings division.
Ulrich Eberhardt, Manager of Chemetall’s
Langelsheim site, adds: “This expansion
renews our commitment to the employees
and the Northern Harz region, which will
be further strengthened.”
The 180 on-site employees support the
production of aircraft sealing compounds,
anti-corrosive agents, cleaning products and
other chemicals for surface treatment.
The manufactured and supplied Naftoseal®
aircraft sealants are internationally accredited
through NADCAP (National Aerospace and
Defense Contractors Accreditation Program),
the global aerospace industry cooperation
program for controlling and reviewing
compliance in terms of quality control.
About BASF’s Coatings division
The Coatings division of BASF is a global
expert in the development, production and
marketing of innovative and sustainable
automotive OEM and refinish coatings,
decorative paints as well as applied surface
treatments for metal, plastic and glass
substrates in a wide range of industries.
The portfolio is completed by the “Innovation
Beyond Paint” program which aims at
developing new markets and businesses.
We create advanced performance solutions
and drive performance, design and new
applications to meet our partners’ needs all
over the world. BASF shares skills, knowledge
and resources of interdisciplinary and global
teams for the benefit of customers by
operating a collaborative network of sites in
Europe, North America, South America and
Asia Pacific. In 2018, the Coatings division
achieved global sales of about €3.86 billion.
Solutions beyond your imagination –
Coatings by BASF.
For more information about the
Coatings division of BASF and its
products, visit www.basf-coatings.com.
About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a
sustainable future. We combine economic
success with environmental protection and
social responsibility. The approximately
122,000 employees in the BASF Group
work on contributing to the success of our
customers in nearly all sectors and almost
every country in the world. Our portfolio
is organized into six segments: Chemicals,
Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface
Technologies, Nutrition & Care and
Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales
of around €63 billion in 2018. BASF shares
are traded on the stock exchange in
Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary
Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S.
Further information at www.basf.com.
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