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🚗🌍Carrosserie Vermoesen is a thriving company in Asse, Belgium. Partnering with Glasurit, the body shop promotes its sustainability commitment and collaboration since 2018 which have led to the establishment of the car body network, Go Smart and also to be approved by Tesla for the repairs. 🌿 Glasurit has played an important role in establishing contacts with new customers in the leasing and insurance industry. Read the full story here, how Glasurit's 100 Line and Eco Balance at Carrosserie Vermoesen's Asse location help to create the greener and more sustainable future. 🎉🎨 🌈🌟 🌍🤝

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🚀 The countdown is on! Flying high at Automechanika from September 10th to 14th in Frankfurt, Germany. 🌱 Sustainable, 💻 digital, and 🌟 industry-leading.

Join us at Automechanika and experience Glasurit's industry-leading paint products and digital solutions, with a special focus on sustainability and digitalization. Discover everything Glasurit has to offer and chat with our industry experts and staff at our trade fair booth.

📍 Where to find us?
Visit our trade fair stand in hall 11.1, C50 and join our Glasurit workshop area in hall 11.0, E15.

For more information: https://www.glasurit.com/en-int/news/glasuritr-flying-high-automechanika-2024-new-sustainable-innovations

🌟 Join us, as we celebrate with passion and motivation! 🎉

At BASF, we place strategic importance in creating opportunities to ensure young talent can achieve their full potential, and attain new agile skills for a sustainable future. 🌍

This year is very special for BASF, as with our premium brand, Glasurit, we will welcome starting September 10th as the official exclusive global partner. 🏆 We welcome 24 painters from around the world to compete in a one-of-a-kind world-class competition that will provide a global stage for young refinish talent. 🎨

"At Glasurit, and especially with WorldSkills, we empower and inspire the next generation of young painters to build and continuously develop their careers in spray-painting with the best training available and supported by the best experts. 💪 This year, we have stepped up our promise with our most advanced Glasurit 100 Line and AraClass solutions which will provide an outstanding experience for our young talents," said Chris Titmarsh, Global Senior Vice President, BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions. 🌟

🎉✨ Every bit counts, and we love looking back at our rich history! 🌟 Did you know that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the revolutionary Platform Adhesion Promoter? 🥳

Back in the day, this innovation was a true gem, setting a new standard and offering incredible advantages for plastic surfaces. 💎🔧 From enhancing adhesion to ensuring lasting durability, the Glasurit Adhesion Promoter has been a game-changer in the industry. 🚗💨

🏁 Two months to the WorldSkills Lyon Finals! 🌍🚗 where Glasurit, as the global exclusive partner with , welcomes the best automotive refinish talents from 24 countries competing in the ‘Olympic of Skills’ event in the car painting category. 🎨🏅

Over the last 2 weeks, Glasurit at its Refinish Competence Center in Münster hosted the final training open to competitors and WorldSkills experts from Barbados, China, USA, and Japan. 🇧🇧🇨🇳🇺🇸🇯🇵

All finalists and WorldSkills experts were given the opportunity to be trained by our Glasurit experts via a series of Glasurit Refinity Webinars, online training courses, and select exclusive training courses at our world-class Refinish Competence Centers running up to the WorldSkills Competition. 💻📚🏆

“We are extremely happy to see great skill sets and that our paint talents, who are even not used to working with Glasurit 100 Line, learn so quickly and are excited about the product and car refinish technology. We, the Trainer Michael Irving and I, would like to thank WorldSkills teams for their initiative for these excellent training days in Muenster,” says Andreas Jansen, Global Trainer from BASF. 🙌🏼

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NIO, a pioneer in China's premium electric vehicle market, recently wrapped up successfully in Wuxi after eight weeks of intense competition. 🏁

🏆 BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings proudly received a Certificate of Appreciation from NIO for outstanding support during the event. 👏

The competition focused on body repair and paint work skills using Glasurit paint solutions, including our most advanced basecoat systems. 🚗 Glasurit trainers offered extra training to help competitors perfect their skills to the next level. 🛠️📈 We were honored also to have our senior trainer as part of the Jury panel. 👨‍🏫🎓

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🚀 100 Line goes over and above what’s necessary with VOC levels that are less than 250g/l – that’s 40% below the legal VOC limit. 🌿

Added to this, it uses up to 30% less material thanks to its class-leading hiding power. 🌟It doesn’t stop there. Use it with the new 100-MPT and you can use leftover paint for the next mix, dramatically reducing waste. 🌎🌱 Plus, with 100 Line Extreme, you can repair at any temperature and still keep the lowest VOC. 🌡️🔧 It’s time to soar. 🦅✨

*Compared to a standard basecoat line in the market.

For more info: https://glasurit.pulse.ly/avx2drttlz

On June 20th, we had the pleasure of hosting 50 customers from Germany 🇩🇪 at the BASF Coatings site in Münster.

The purpose of their visit was to showcase our latest sustainable innovations 🌿 and full digital solutions portfolio 💻. One of the highlights of the day was a group visit to the exclusive Refinish Competence Center, which serves as the central hub for Glasurit activities. Our customers were given the unique opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the entire Glasurit digital process and brand experience 🎨.

In addition to the informative visit to the Refinish Competence Center, we arranged a captivating site tour that included a rickshaw tour along the canal 🚲🌊. This allowed our guests to take in the beautiful surroundings while enjoying a truly memorable experience ✨.

We have compiled some special moments from the day for you to enjoy 📸. Take a look and see for yourself the wonderful time we had with our valued customers.

🚀 Exciting news from today! 🎉

Our very own Jamie Cowell has been recognized with the Spirit Award 🏆 from the Automotive Refinishing Technology SkillsUSA team. The Spirit Award is given to SkillsUSA ART committee members who go above and beyond to engage the industry talents and partners focused on creating the . Let's congratulate Jamie on this well-deserved recognition! 🎊👏

🎉 Congratulations to support SkillsUSA competition. Preparing WorldSkills with in September in France, we are proud to support competitions like SkillsUSA to sharpen the students' skills through competitions on the local, regional, and state levels. ✨🌍

🌟 Glasurit is proud to be considered a leader in the automotive refinishing industry in the LATAM region, with its innovative and sustainable solutions and technology, offering customers a 360° package.

At the CESVI Pro Event Expo in Mexico, Glasurit's ambassador and , Leader in Mexico, demonstrated the latest innovations. Zaky Garage was working live from Expo 2024, allowing attendees to witness real restoration projects in action. 🚗✨

offered exciting moments to industry professionals attending the event, including theoretical and practical technical training, car exhibitions, conferences, giveaways, technical quizzes, and much more. 🎉📚🚘

🚀 100 Line leads the industry in every way so you can fly higher than anyone. 🌟

When it comes to VOC levels, 100 Line outperforms them all, remaining under 250g/l, which is 40% below the legal limit, and maintains this low level regardless of temperature conditions. 🌡️🌿 More speed, more color, more sustainability. Soar above them all with 100 Line. 🦅✨

For more info:
www.glasurit.com/en-int/glasurit-100-line

In preparation of the Lyon final with , we are proud to share a special honored visit of the leadership team Uta Holzenkamp and Susann Kluge, to the WorldSkills Museum in Shanghai 🏛️, the first Museum dedicated to vocational skills.

Director Du Juan introduced the museum's various roles beyond exhibitions and expressed interest in future collaborations, particularly for the 2026 WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai.

🌏 China hosting the 2026 International Finals, Glasurit is particularly excited about the upcoming opportunities in the country.

Overall, the visit to the WorldSkills Museum served as a platform for BASF's global leadership team to gain insights into the future of skilled talents and explore potential collaborations to further promote vocational skills.

Glasurit Italia and GRUPPO MAESTRI have been working together for years with a successful partnership based on value and trust. 🌟

We are proud to have been chosen again as a partner for this ambitious project with Maestri Design for the development of their top tier premium automobil the Giannini Spettacolo with out 200 pieces in the production run. 💥 Giannini Spettacolo is fully customizable, and Glasurit will ensure complete chromatic customization with a choice of special pigments that will make every car unique.

🚀 We bring the next generation of ARA Class clearcoats and undercoats to Asia Pacific:

🌏 Building upon the success of Glasurit®100 Line basecoat line, with VOC (volatile organic compounds) value lower than 250 g/l, the environmentally friendly options available feature rapid UV-A and air drying direct-to-metal solutions, providing time and cost savings. 💲

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🌍 Happy World Environment Day! 🌍

Today, we extend our gratitude to our amazing customers and talented Glasurit team. Together, we're making a difference with our eco-effective , boasting the lowest VOC in the market. Our passion lies in developing automotive refinish products and solutions that not only enhance efficiency but also prioritize sustainability. Here's to making our planet greener, one eco-friendly innovation at a time! 🌱

🎉🌎🚘 100 Line has been tried and tested in over 1000 body shops across 20 countries, proving that it's the fastest in the industry – guaranteeing your business up to 40% shorter process times.*

It also uses 30% less material ♻️ – and with Glasurit 100-MPT, a new release, you can use leftovers from previous mixes for 20% less consumption and 50% faster process time. ⏭️👨‍🔧 Speed your way to a 100% perfect finish with 100 Line.

*Compared to a standard basecoat line in the market.

🌿🚘 Go green. Drive efficiency. We have great news to share!

is our very first customer in Belgium selling Commercial Vehicle Bio Mass Balance products. Time to celebrate with some delicious cake! 🎉

Eco Balance is here to revolutionize the body shop's environmental impact and improve process efficiency for every commercial vehicle job. 💪🌍

“Glasurit has not only contributed to creating a healthier and improved working environment, but has also optimized our work process. The positive outcome of this optimization is evident through a noticeable reduction in waste and, most importantly, a significant increase in efficiency on the shop floor”, said Toyota Material Handling SHEQ Manager Philip De Jongh. 👏

Less environmental impact. More CV business success. Great job by the team! 👍

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Thank you for embracing the incredible potential of Glasurit's 100 Line. 🙌

ABS Pijnaker Aalsmeer, has always been at the forefront of innovation in the automotive refinishing industry. By adopting the 100 Line, they are now reaping the benefits of a more sustainable and energy-efficient solution. ♻️💡

Here's what Paul Pijnaker, owner of the bodyshop, had to say about the 100 Line when we met him at : "In our quest to enhance our environmental footprint and reduce energy consumption, the 100 Line from Glasurit has been a game-changer. Its low VOC and high-performance waterborne system align perfectly with our sustainability goals." 🌍🌱

At Glasurit, we are committed to providing solutions that not only deliver exceptional quality but also contribute to a greener future. 💚

🏎️ The fastest way to achieve perfection is with Glasurit:
Thanks to our leading expert Andreas Jansen who has worked on many previous WorldSkills competitions at a global level with our online digital training platform and .

The experience is positively helping us review and revise our teaching methods to ensure our competitors and young talents can learn even faster. 🌍🎓

That's why we started in March, experts from our Global Training Solutions team kicked off a series of exclusive Webinars on Products, Colors, and Processes designed exclusively for WorldSkills Lyon as part of a full program of training opportunities designed to lead the industry's talents to success on the global stage, fly higher in their careers, and beyond. 🚀🌟

For the preparation of the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 International Finals, Glasurit partners with 24 country experts and talents to get trained with the most advanced and sustainable paint system. 🌍🔧

💯 100 Line leads the industry in every way so you can fly higher than anyone. ✈️

With up to 40% shorter process times ⌛️ it’s the fastest in the industry.* More speed ⚡️, more color 🌈, more sustainability ♻️. Soar above them all with 100 Line. 🚀

*Compared to a standard basecoat line in the market.

BASF and its premium refinish paint brand Glasurit are thrilled to announce to be exclusive global partner in the Car Painting category of WorldSkills Competition 2024 in Lyon, France! 🎉🤝

We will be showcasing our sustainable Glasurit 100 Line and Refinity digital solutions, along with state-of-the-art training, at the WorldSkills international Finals in Lyon, France from September 10-15, 2024. As the exclusive global partner, we are proud to support young painters and enhance vocational skills to a new level. 👩‍🎨🌍24 countries are registered for the car painting skills category and training is on-going.

"At BASF, we wholeheartedly support the WorldSkills promise, 'Where is a skill, there is a way!', and we are very excited to support the most important international skills competition in 2024 in Car Painting skills yet again," said Chris Titmarsh, Senior Vice President, Global BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions at BASF. "We want to empower our next generation of young painters and continue to inspire and motivate them to build a career in the spray-painting profession. That’s why this year, we have stepped up our promise with our most advanced Glasurit® 100 Line and AraClass solutions, which will raise the overall bar for training and development as it leads the industry in process time, consumption, and sustainability and will provide an outstanding experience for our young talents.”

Stay tuned ! Together, we are shaping the industry and empowering the next generation of skilled professionals. 🌟🌍✨