The partnership focuses on the car painting skills category, with BASF's premium paint brand, Glasurit®, playing a central role in promoting the development of young talent in the automotive industry.
BASF Coatings has renewed its exclusive Global Industry Partnership agreement with WorldSkills International, continuing its commitment to advancing vocational education and training worldwide. The partnership aims to attract and nurture future professionals in the industry, strengthening collaboration toward a more sustainable future.
“We are proud to continue to support the young talent taking part in WorldSkills to develop their skills and also attract new talent to the exciting automotive refinish industry. Our Global Industry Partnership further helps to strengthen the community’s mindset to collaborate for a more sustainable future and work together to raise the bar for developing young talent in the industry,” has stated Chris Titmarsh, Senior Vice-President, Global Automotive Refinish Coatings at BASF.
Glasurit will continue to showcase its advanced waterborne basecoat system, 100 Line, at WorldSkills events, following its successful debut at WorldSkills Lyon 2024. This innovative coating delivers good performance in process time, consumption, and sustainability. The WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competition will take place from 22nd 27th
September 2026 in Shanghai (China) - offering a global stage for skilled talent.
“Around the world, every day, WorldSkills Members are developing the ambitions and talent of skilled talent to solve the most pressing issues of our times. BASF Coatings’ leadership provides our young talents with access to the industry's best resources and equipment to ensure they can shine on the global stage,” has added David Hoey, CEO of WorldSkills International.
About BASF Coatings
BASF Coatings is a global leader in the development, production, and marketing of sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints, and applied surface treatments. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, the company operates a collaborative network across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia Pacific.