BASF Automotive Refinish, CARSTAR continue 25-year partnership

Aug. 26, 2016
BASF Automotive Refinish has signed an agreement with Driven Brands, extending its 25-year relationship with CARSTAR North America.

BASF Automotive Refinish has signed an agreement with Driven Brands, extending its 25-year relationship with CARSTAR North America.

As a preferred partner, BASF will continue to provide CARSTAR shops with its Glasurit® and R-M® paint systems across the United States. 

“We’re proud to continue to work with elite partners, like BASF, who allow us to offer exceptional products at reasonable costs to our customers throughout the country,” said Michael Macaluso, President – CARSTAR North America. “I look forward to continued, close work with them for years to come as we continue to grow and provide best-in-class service to our customers.”

As the No. 1 chemical supplier to the automotive industry with a 151-year history, BASF is committed to being a market leader in advanced technology and services for the refinish market. Its Glasurit and R-M paint brands are supported by an industry leading number of OEM approvals and are backed by one of the strongest R&D investments in the industry.

“BASF and CARSTAR have enjoyed a win-win relationship,” said Denise Kingstrom, BASF Distribution Director. “Our expertise and dedicated teams will continue to provide CARSTAR customers with the highest quality products and services to maximize paint and material profitability, combined with market leading training and support.”

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