BASF and AMA Group partner in a ten-year deal to bring premium paints to Australian body shops

Global chemical company BASF has signed a ten-year partnership with leading Australia and New Zealand bodyshop network AMA Group. Through this partnership, BASF will supply an innovative and tailored system of waterborne refinishing solutions from its premium automotive refinish paint brand Glasurit to AMA’s network in Australia and New Zealand of over 70 bodyshops, enhancing quality, productivity and safety within their bodyshops.

Chris Titmarsh, Vice President, Regional Business Management, Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions Asia Pacific, BASF, said ‘By partnering with the AMA Group, one of the leading multi-shop operators in the market, we can deliver the most comprehensive and reliable systems and services to even more advanced bodyshops in Australia. We also bring a global network of highly qualified technical staff and refinish technology to the new partnership.’

Ray Malone, Executive Chairman, AMA Group said, ‘This is good news for our customers: they now have access to Glasurit’s eco-efficient waterborne paints and BASF’s knowledge and global expertise in the automotive refinishing area. This will enable AMA to remain in the lead in Australia. The partnership marks another significant milestone in our commitment to excellence in customer service and cost-effective operations in AMA’s vehicle panel repair business.’