• Surventis (formerly BASF Coatings) officially commences operations as an independent company, backed by Carlyle and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA).
• With annual sales of €3.9 billion, approximately 10,700 employees, and more than 42,000 customers, Surventis ranks among the world‘s leading suppliers of coatings and surface treatment solutions.
• Surventis’ strategic focus will be on delivering exceptional reliability, quality, service, and performance to its customers.

July 1, 2026 – Surventis (formerly BASF Coatings) has successfully completed its carve-out from BASF and officially commenced operations as an independent company. With annual sales of €3.9 billion and approximately 10,700 employees, Surventis is one of the world‘s leading suppliers of automotive coatings and surface treatment solutions. The company is majority-owned by funds advised by global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) in partnership with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), while BASF retains a 40% stake in Surventis.

Surventis’ corporate brand was also unveiled today. The brand identity is built on a foundation of scientific excellence, a continuous drive for innovation, and the entrepreneurial spirit of a newly independent company. It aims to lead the industry through technological leadership and close collaboration with partners. The company‘s new website is now live at www.surventiscoatings.com.

Under its new corporate name and brand, Surventis will continue to develop, manufacture, and sell coatings and surface treatment solutions for industrial, automotive, and refinish customers worldwide. Its portfolio includes well‑known brands such as Chemetall®, Glasurit®, and R‑M®, and it will continue to offer high‑performance, sustainable solutions.

With deep expertise and decades of trusted partnerships, Surventis serves more than 42,000 customers in over 140 countries. Its global operations comprise more than 30 production and R&D sites, with headquarters in Münster, Germany, where the world’s largest integrated coatings production facility is located.

Committed to becoming a leading coatings technology company

As an independent company, Surventis will be faster, more agile, and more focused in its operational decisions. Carlyle will leverage its extensive experience in carving out and building independent industrial companies to support Surventis‘ global capabilities and local operations through targeted investments. Surventis’ strategic priorities are entrepreneurship, performance, and growth – helping customers succeed in today‘s increasingly demanding and fast‑changing markets.

“Today marks an exciting new chapter for Surventis and for all of our employees around the world. I would like to thank all the teams for their dedication and hard work that have brought us to this milestone. As we begin our journey as an independent company, we are building on more than 130 years of coatings expertise and the industry’s most trusted brands. Our customers worldwide will benefit from a more efficient and focused partner. We are fully committed to the surfaces that our customers produce and sell – their success is our success. As an industry leader, our goal is clear and resolute: to become the leading company in coatings technology.” – Jens Luehring, CEO of Surventis

“As an independent company, Surventis is exceptionally well positioned to further accelerate innovation, deepen customer relationships, and seize global growth opportunities. We look forward to supporting Jens and the management team in Surventis‘ next chapter.” – Tanaka Maswoswe, Partner at Carlyle

Surventis will continue to use the products, technologies, brands, and technical support teams that customers have come to trust. The product portfolios in all three business segments remain unchanged, ensuring continuity in reliability, quality, and service.

Experienced management team

Surventis will be led by an Executive Committee headed by CEO Jens Luehring. The Executive Committee also includes CFO Michael Pontzen, Chief Transformation Officer Ewout van Jarwaarde, Executive Vice President of Production Operations (Automotive Coatings / Refinish Coatings) Nils Lessmann, and the heads of the three business segments: Executive Vice President of Surface Treatment Frank Naber, Executive Vice President of Automotive Coatings Patrick Zhao, and Executive Vice President of Refinish Coatings Steve Arndt. This experienced and complementary leadership team ensures both continuity in business operations and fresh external perspectives.

About Surventis

For over 130 years, Surventis has been dedicated to the science and passion of treating, protecting, and sealing metal and plastic surfaces across multiple industries – giving new cars their brilliant finishes and providing precise colour matching for vehicle repairs. With brands such as Chemetall®, Glasurit®, and R‑M®, Surventis partners with more than 42,000 customers in over 140 countries worldwide to tackle the most complex surface technology challenges. The company employs approximately 10,700 people globally, generated sales of about €3.9 billion in 2025, and is headquartered in Münster, Germany. Surventis is now held by funds advised by Carlyle, with BASF retaining a 40% stake.