The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF's Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, is a leading supplier of applied surface treatment technologies for metal, plastic, and glass substrates. These specialty chemicals are used in a wide range of industries and end-markets, such as, but not limited to, automotive, aerospace, aluminum finishing, coil, and metal forming, supported by a large network of technical specialists.
The portfolio includes solutions for ensuring corrosion protection and coating adhesion, forming and machining of substrates, applications to prepare surfaces for painting processes, and sealants for specific applications in the aerospace industry. Chemetall is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and comprises of about 40 companies, 20 production sites, and a network of technology centers.