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Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber celebrated a memorable result with Nico Krukenberg finished third in the British Grand Prix. The team will push on yet another boundary of performance with its long-standing partner R-M, a premium brand of BASF Coatings, as it unveils RACE Finish-R, a next-generation clear coat, inspired by R-M's experience in Formula One, setting new benchmarks for speed, efficiency and sustainability in automotive refinishing.

R-M® staged three days of innovation and creativity with leading brands to connect with the passionate automotive refinish community in Mexico City. Special thanks to our brand ambassadors supporting and cheering us on @SERLAP Next Level & @Franky Mostro. From product innovation live demos of the primer sealers 875, 876 and RMC1000 single coat clearcoat to unforgettable car reveals, this year’s Expo CESVI was a true celebration of craftsmanship and sustainability in the refinish world.

Mercedes-Benz has reaffirmed its trust in BASF Coatings’s competence by renewing its partnership with BASF’spremium refinish brands, across the Asia Pacific region.

Body&Paint program based on the highest quality industry standards and sustainable refinish solutions. R-M® will provide expertise and paint
innovation to develop European body shop network requirements for Toyota Motor Europe.

Eco Impact Assessment tool utilizes a measurement approach based on life cycle assessment. Body shops can access reliable data and analytics to drive sustainability topics. The tool will be implemented in Europe under the Refinity® brand.

The cloud-based platform Refinity, recommended by R-M, a brand of BASF Coatings, consolidates a comprehensive suite of digital business solutions for the automotive refinish industry, ensuring body shops worldwide can embrace sustainable digitalization with confidence. With the latest launch of a new color innovation and additional features, automotive refinish customers get access to the most advanced digital color experience, as well as business and training solutions seamlessly.

With the lowest VOC content and the highest eco-effectiveness in the industry, AGILIS® revolutionized the global premium waterborne automotive refinish market. Now, it does it again with the launch of eSense mixing clears – drastically reducing CO2 emissions by up to 50%*.

For the 2025 Grand Prix season, R-M, a premium refinish paint brand of BASF Coatings, continues to be the exclusive technical paint supplier of Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber. The new C45 F1 car, adorned in bold matt green and black, is painted with R-M AGILIS. AGILIS paint technology ensures the most sustainable, fastest and efficient application process, setting new standards in the world of racing cars.

Becoming an automotive refinish painter is more than just a career—it’s a fusion of skill, creativity, and passion.