- WorldSkills promotes global vocational education and training. 

- BASF Coatings remains the exclusive Global Industry Partner in the car painting skills category. 

- Ready to sponsor WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 with Glasurit®. 

BASF Coatings is reinforcing its commitment to transforming the automotive refinish industry by continuing to support young car painters worldwide. Through its premium paint brand, Glasurit, BASF remains the exclusive Global Industry Partner of WorldSkills International in the car painting skills category. 

“We take pride in supporting young talents in WorldSkills, helping them develop their skills while attracting new professionals to the automotive refinish industry. Our Global Industry Partnership fosters collaboration within the community for a more sustainable future and raises the standards for nurturing emerging talents,” said Chris Titmarsh, Senior Vice President, Global Automotive Refinish Coatings at BASF. 

Building on the success at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, Glasurit will continue to showcase its cutting-edge 100 Line waterborne basecoat system. Recognized as the world's leading waterborne refinish paint system, it sets industry benchmarks in process efficiency, material consumption, and sustainability. Additionally, participants will integrate Refinity, an exclusive digital platform for color management, training, and business solutions, into their daily workflow. 

The world's largest vocational skills competition, WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, will take place from September 22-27, 2026, in Shanghai, China. 

“WorldSkills Members worldwide are shaping the ambitions and talents of skilled professionals to address the pressing challenges of our time. BASF Coatings' leadership provides young talents with the industry's best resources and equipment, ensuring they shine on the global stage,” said David Hoey, CEO of WorldSkills International. 

Source: BASF