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BASF sees a big chance to grow its coatings business.

Automotive News Europe, December, 2001 by Chew, Edmund; Wright, Chris

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BASF, the German chemical giant, wants to become "the most important chemical partner in the automotive industry."

Klaus-Peter Lobbe, a member of BASF's board of executive directors, said carmakers and suppliers are increasingly single-sourcing coating supplies for car bodies.

"As a globally-oriented chemical company we view this requirement as an opportunity," said Lobbe. "We intend to derive competitive advantage from it."

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Lobbe was recently appointed to BASF's group executive board. He had been CEO of BASF Coatings, one of the largest ...

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Automotive Industry

BASF sees a big chance to grow its coatings business.

Automotive News Europe, December, 2001 by Chew, Edmund; Wright, Chris

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