BASF to supply paints for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in Russia

Mercedes-Benz Vans and BASF have joined forces in the growth market of Russia with BASF supplying all of the paints for the recently launched production of the Sprinter Classic van. Mercedes-Benz Vans manufactures the Sprinter Classic for the Russian market in cooperation with the Russian partner GAZ at the Gorky automotive plant in Nizhny Novgorod, around 400 kilometers east of Moscow. For the finish, the manufacturers are using 100% BASF products, both for the e-coat and for primers, topcoats and clearcoats.
 
“We are very pleased that Daimler AG has chosen us. The supply contract is an additional milestone in the partnership, which has connected our two companies in both the passenger car and commercial vehicle segments for many years and demonstrates the trust Daimler places in our products and services. With the supply contract, we are strengthening the market position of the entire BASF Group in the growing Russian market,” said Carsten Vietze, Coatings Account Manager for Daimler Van & Truck & Bus Europe at BASF.