New distribution partnership of BASF and OQEMA for paints and coatings in selected Central and Eastern European countries

Starting January 1, 2026, BASF and OQEMA will collaborate to strengthen distribution of polymer dispersions for construction and architectural coatings and additives for paints and coatings in selected Central and Eastern European countries: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia.

By combining BASF’s innovative product portfolio with OQEMA’s extensive regional network and technical expertise, the collaboration aims to ensure efficient supply of high-quality solutions, and sustainable development of our customers.

Key benefits of the collaboration:

Supply of a broad portfolio of high-quality and innovative raw materials for diverse applications in the paints and coatings industry to enable performance-driven products designed to meet stringent environmental standards
Fast and flexible delivery through advanced logistics and storage capabilities
Deep technical know-how and application laboratories for customized formulations and testing
Shared commitment to quality, reliability, and sustainability, supporting the transformation of customers while delivering high-performance solutions

Together, BASF and OQEMA offer tailored solutions and support customer growth in a dynamic, competitive market.

We are proud that BASF has chosen OQEMA as its distribution partner in Central and Eastern Europe. The BASF portfolio is an excellent fit with our setup and perfectly complements our existing offering, enabling us to serve our customers with outstanding solutions, technical expertise, and strong local presence.

Philipp Junge

Chief Operating Officer of OQEMA Group

Our partnership with OQEMA strengthens BASF’s ability to meet the evolving needs of our customers, making them a partner for growth. OQEMA shares our commitment to quality, reliability, and sustainability, making them an ideal partner for us to focus on the potential in these markets and win together with our customers.

Dr. Robert Heger

Vice President, Polymer Dispersions for Architectural Coatings & Construction EMEA at BASF

OQEMA provides an extensive sales network and storage facilities. This means customers in Central and Eastern Europe can expect fast and flexible delivery. Customers can also benefit from in-depth knowledge and technical advice, including application laboratories for customized formulations and testing methods.

Joachim Burger

Head of Sales Additives EMEA at BASF

OQEMA's visit to Ludwigshafen for onboarding training at BASF marks the beginning of a distribution partnership between the two companies in selected Central and Eastern European countries for construction and coating dispersions, as well as additives for paints and coatings.

OQEMA’s onboarding training visit to BASF in Ludwigshafen in November 2025 marks the start of a distribution partnership between the two companies.

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