BASF receives ‘Supplier Excellence’ award from Behr Paint

2014 distinction make BASF a multi-year winner

CHARLOTTE, NC, August 21, 2015 – BASF in conjunction with HORN, its extender distributor in the western region of the United States, received the prestigious 2014 Supplier Excellence award from Behr Paint, one of the largest suppliers of architectural paint and exterior wood care products to the United States and Canadian do-it-yourself markets.

“With innovative solutions to the paints and coatings industry, BASF is proud to again be recognized by Behr for the consistency and performance of our total offering,” said Shane Porzio, Vice President, Global Business Management, Kaolin. “These back-to-back wins not only solidify our relationship with Behr but also reinforce our focus and commitment to innovation, quality and delivery of superior products and service to help our customers succeed in the marketplace.”

BASF extender products for paints and wood care provide customers with the qualities they seek including superior color, high brightness and ease of application.

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 17,000 employees in North America, and had sales of $20.6 billion in 2014. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us.

At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world’s leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of over €74 billion in 2014 and around 113,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.

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