BASF Surface Technologies
Founded 1865
Sells To Consumers, Enterprise
Pricing Model Transactional
Ownership Public

Automotive coatings, mobile emissions catalysts, battery materials, and metal services for automotive and industrial customers.
The Surface Technologies segment encompasses two divisions: Catalysts and Coatings. The Catalysts division provides mobile emission control catalysts, chemical and refinery catalysts, battery materials, and precious and base metal services. The Coatings division supplies automotive OEM and refinish coatings, surface treatment products, and decorative paints.
The automotive industry is the primary customer base, complemented by chemical and refinery sector clients. Third-party sales reached €12.9 billion in 2024, a decline driven largely by falling precious metal prices.
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| Attribute | BASF Surface Technologies | Automotive OEM Coatings | Johnson Matthey Mobile Emissions Control | PPG Automotive OEM Coatings | Umicore Automotive Catalysts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | ||||||
| Founded | 1865 | 1866 | 1817 | 1883 | 1805 | |
| Sells To | Consumers, Enterprise | B2B | — | Consumers, Enterprise | — | |
| Pricing Model | Transactional | Product Sales | — | Transactional | — | |
| Ownership | Public | Public | — | Public | — |
Founded 1865
Sells To Consumers, Enterprise
Pricing Model Transactional
Ownership Public
Provider 
Founded 1866
Sells To B2B
Pricing Model Product Sales
Ownership Public
Provider 
Founded 1817
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Pricing Model —
Ownership —
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Founded 1883
Sells To Consumers, Enterprise
Pricing Model Transactional
Ownership Public
Provider Umicoreumicore.com
Founded 1805
Sells To —
Pricing Model —
Ownership —