WPCIA Washington January 25, 2019

　　The Surface Treatment global business unit of the coatings division of BASF, operating under the Chemetall brand, announced that it has reached a conclusive agreement to acquire the automotive paint detackification business of Polymer Ventures, Inc., including all of its shares of Galaxy Chemical Corporation.

　　The paint detackification technology is a process used to capture and neutralize paint overspray and complements Chemetall's surface treatment products which are designed to optimally prepare metal surfaces for the painting process and ensure proper coating adhesion.