BASF Coatings is the paints and coatings division of the world's largest chemicals company, BASF , and is, fittingly, one of the top coatings companies worldwide. The company produces a range of automaker coatings, automotive refinishes, and industrial coatings fo rthe Asia/Pacific region, the Americas, and Europe. It also produces decorative paints for the European and South American markets and is the No. 1 paints maker in Brazil. BASF Coatings is one of the world's leading manufacturers of automotive and industrial lacquer as well as for automotive OEM coatings. Brand names include Glasurit, R-M, Salcomix, and Suvinil. For its industrial coatings, the company focuses on coil, foil, and powder coatings.