FRANKFURT, Germany,
Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF's Coatings division,
operating under the Chemetall brand, has been awarded the highest
supplier award in the Airbus Supply Chain & Quality Improvement
Program called SQIP. For the fourth consecutive year, Chemetall
achieved the "Accredited Supplier" status. The award acknowledges
sustained quality and delivery performance, strong continuous
improvement and customer oriented approach. Chemetall supplies
Airbus with high-quality Naftoseal® and
Ardrox® products which meet the strict requirements of
the international aerospace industry.
"We are extremely proud to once again receive this prestigious
award, which values the dedication and commitment of the Chemetall
team in line with Airbus targets and expectations in 2017," says
Hendrik Becker, Chemetall's Global
Aerospace Manager. "Winning the award for the fourth consecutive
year is a great honor for our long-lasting and successful business
relationship with Airbus." In 2017, Chemetall strengthened its
supply chain. "We implemented several projects to further improve
the performance of our European aerospace supply chain and strongly
supports the ramp-up of the Airbus
A320 and A350 programs," says Ronald
Hendriks, Quality Manager and SQIP Coordinator.
Airbus reviews the performance of its suppliers
The aim of the Airbus Supply Chain & Quality Improvement
Program, known as SQIP, is to advance the major strategic Airbus
suppliers towards the goal of industrial excellence with regard to
product quality and delivery reliability. In view of increasing
production rates, this goal is of particular importance. Every
year, the performance of each participating supplier is reviewed
and either confirmed or – in case of non-conformity with the
requested quality standards – downgraded or even rejected.
"We are delighted about this supplier award from Airbus. It
acknowledges the continuous efforts of the Chemetall team and our
commitment to deliver high quality service and products. Operating
as a brand of BASF's Coatings division, we look forward to
supporting the Airbus growth strategy even more now and in the
future," says Dr. Martin Jung,
Senior Vice President Surface Treatment. "The combination of
expertise and innovation power will accelerate innovation and drive
even more success for our customer, Airbus."
Chemetall has a long-term partnership with Airbus
Over the past 25 years, Chemetall and Airbus have established a
long-lasting and successful business relationship. From production
sites in Langelsheim/Germany and
Soissons/France, Chemetall
supplies several Airbus sites with aircraft sealants, corrosion
protection products, cleaners and pre-treatment technologies. In
September 2017, Chemetall received
the Airbus Best Performer Award for top level industrial
performance and significant contributions in partnering with
Airbus. Starting in spring 2018, Chemetall will expand its
production site in Langelsheim, Germany, to fulfill the increasing global
demands for aircrafts.
About BASF's Coatings division
The Coatings division of BASF is a global expert in the
development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable
automotive OEM and refinish coatings, as well as decorative paints.
We create advanced performance solutions and drive performance,
design and new applications to meet our partners' needs all over
the world. BASF shares skills, knowledge and resources of
interdisciplinary and global teams for the benefit of customers by
operating a collaborative network of sites in Europe, North
America, South America and
Asia Pacific. In 2016, the
Coatings division achieved global sales of about €3.2 billion.
In 2016, BASF acquired Chemetall, a leading global supplier of
applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates
in a wide range of industries and end markets. With this expansion
in portfolio, BASF becomes a more complete solution provider for
coatings.
Solutions beyond your imagination – Coatings by BASF. For more
information about the Coatings division of BASF and its products,
visit www.basf-coatings.com.
About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We
combine economic success with environmental protection and social
responsibility. The approximately 114,000 employees in the BASF
Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in
nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our
portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance
Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural
Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of about €58
billion in 2016. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in
Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (BAS). Further information at
www.basf.com.
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