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INDUSTRY NEWS
BASF starts construction of new
surface treatment site for its
Chemetall brand in Pinghu, China
Expands production
capacity to support growing
demand across multiple
segments in China
Manufacturing start-up
planned for Q1 2021
The Surface Treatment global business unit of
the Coatings division of BASF, operating
under the Chemetall brand, has started
construction of its surface treatment site in
the Dushan Port Economic Development
Zone of Pinghu, Zhejiang province, China.
The new site is expected to commence
operation in the first quarter of 2021.
“Our growth and investment plans go hand
in hand with our customers’ expansion plans.
The new facility is the largest investment in
Chemetall’s history. It will meet the growing
needs of our customers in China for reliable,
high-quality and sustainable surface
treatment products and system solutions,”
said Christophe Cazabeau, Senior Vice
President, Surface Treatment, BASF.
The new site is designed in a highly energy-
efficient and sustainable manner, offering the
potential for future expansion and the flexibility
to adapt to new production requirements in the
years ahead. It houses production, administrative
offices, a laboratory and a warehouse.
“With the completion of the new site, the
ultramodern chemical plant will enable us to
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produce a comprehensive surface treatment
portfolio such as Oxsilan®, our eco-friendly
and multi-metal pretreatment process,” said
Markus Wittig, Director, Global Supply Chain
and Operations, Surface Treatment, BASF. treatment site in Pinghu will provide a strong
manufacturing base for our business to further
strengthen our supply position in China,”
added Hui Jin, Managing Director, Shanghai
Chemetall Chemicals Co., Ltd.
“Chemetall has been present in China since
1995. Today, we are serving customers from
various market segments including but not
limited to automotive OEM and components,
coil, general industry, cold forming, aerospace,
aluminum finishing and glass. The surface For more information about the
Coatings division of BASF and its
products, visit www.basf-coatings.com
Further information about BASF
can be found at www.basf.com
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