04/11/2022 – BASF launches Chemetall Innovation and Technology Center
Surface treatment solutions in China
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, opened its first regional innovation and technology center for applied surface treatment technology in Shanghai, China.

Official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the launch of the Chemetall Innovation and Technology Center. From left to right: Markus Wittig, Director, Global Supply Chain and Operations, Surface Treatment Jin Hui, Managing Director, Shanghai Chemetall Chemicals Co., Ltd. Dr. Jeffrey Lou, President and Chairman, BASF Greater China Dr. Mubarik Chowdhry, Head of Global Technology, Surface Treatment Dr. Han Wei, Vice President, Innovation Campus Asia Pacific Lucia Königsmann, General Manager, BASF Shanghai Coatings Co., Ltd. © BASF/Chemetall

The Chemetall Innovation and Technology Center is BASF’s first regional center for applied surface treatment technology in Shanghai, China. © BASF/Chemetall

Official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the launch of the Chemetall Innovation and Technology Center. From left to right: Markus Wittig, Director, Global Supply Chain and Operations, Surface Treatment Jin Hui, Managing Director, Shanghai Chemetall Chemicals Co., Ltd. Dr. Jeffrey Lou, President and Chairman, BASF Greater China Dr. Mubarik Chowdhry, Head of Global Technology, Surface Treatment Dr. Han Wei, Vice President, Innovation Campus Asia Pacific Lucia Königsmann, General Manager, BASF Shanghai Coatings Co., Ltd. © BASF/Chemetall