The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, inaugurated a new laboratory and office building in Langelsheim, Germany. This completes the expansion of the production site in Lower Saxony which focuses on the development and production of aerospace technologies.

To cover the increasing requirements of the market, the production of Naftoseal aircraft sealants was also expanded.

"We are positioning Chemetall with the capacity expansion for the future," said Christophe Cazabeau, senior VP of Surface Treatment. "The demand for our aerospace technologies is high and continues to increase."

The project is the brand’s largest single investment in the former Hans-Heinrich-Hütte.

The 180 on-site employees support the production of aircraft sealing compounds, anti-corrosive agents, cleaning products and other chemicals for surface treatment. The manufactured and supplied Naftoseal aircraft sealants are internationally accredited through NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program), the global aerospace industry cooperation program for controlling and reviewing compliance in terms of quality control.