"Two of the four strategic pillars of BASF - The Chemical Company are 'ensure sustainable development and 'help our customers to be more successful. The innovative new technologies from BASF Coatings underscores our commitment to the strategic pillars of BASF," said Jay Baker, Group Vice President of BASF Coatings North America.
Recognizing superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance, the Automotive News PACE Award is open to suppliers that contribute products, processes, information technology, materials or services directly to the manufacture of cars or trucks. The award is accepted around the world as the industry symbol of innovation.
BASF earned an honorable mention in the product category which recognizes innovations in new products or services or in new product and service development and introduction processes that have significant market impact and act as "game changers" in the automotive industry.
The Automotive News PACE Award also recognizes suppliers superiority in three additional categories: Product - Europe; Information Technology and Services and Manufacturing Processes and Capital Equipment.