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Access the latest news, announcements and media resources from Chemetall. As a global leader in applied surface treatments, we are dedicated to pioneering advanced solutions that enhance the performance and durability of materials across a wide range of industries. Stay informed and discover how we’re growing and shaping the future of surface treatment technology, one breakthrough at a time.

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May 6, 2026

Chemetall strengthens footprint in Asia Pacific with new application laboratory in Vietnam

Chemetall, the surface treatment global business unit of BASF Coatings, has opened its first application laboratory in the southern province of Tây Ninh (formerly Long An), near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The facility provides product testing and technical support to surface treatment customers across diverse market segments such as automotive OEM and components, general industry, and plastics recycling.
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March 26, 2026

BASF Coatings announces leadership transition post-closing

BASF Coatings today (March 26, 2026) announced that Jens Luehring will be appointed Chief Executive Officer upon closing of the transaction between BASF and Carlyle, which will establish a standalone coatings company. Dr. Uta Holzenkamp will continue to lead BASF Coatings until closing and will then support Jens Luehring to ensure a smooth transition. 
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March 9, 2026

Azelis and Chemetall expand strategic distribution agreement for surface treatment market in Canada 

Chemetall, the surface treatment global business unit of BASF Coatings, and Azelis, the reference innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, have expanded their distribution partnership agreement in Canada.
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October 24, 2025

Chemetall and Londian Wason commit to strategic partnership for implementing new Gardolene® D chromium-free and fluoride-free passivation technology for copper foils

Chemetall, a leading provider of innovative surface treatment solutions and the global surface treatment business unit of BASF Coatings, has signed a strategic partnership with Londian Wason (Shenzhen) Holdings Group Co., Ltd. (Londian Wason), a global leader in the new energy and electronic materials sector and one of the largest producers of lithium battery copper foil.
 
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Business & Financial News | October 10, 2025

Joint News Release: BASF and Carlyle reach binding transaction agreement on coatings business to create a leading standalone company

Ludwigshafen, Germany, and Washington D.C. – October 10, 2025 – BASF and funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), in partnership with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), have entered into a binding agreement relating to BASF’s automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings, and surface treatment businesses (“BASF Coatings”).
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