BASF’s R-M automotive coatings used on
winning truck at the International Auto Show
IVECO showed off its Dakar rally-winning truck at the 64th International Auto Show (IAA) Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, Germany. The truck was painted with Graphite HD,
a paint line produced by BASF’s premium R-M brand specifically
for commercial vehicles.
The IAA Commercial Vehicles is a leading trade show for
mobility, transportation and logistics and is therefore a key platform for R-M. The brand provides a full range of paint systems
for manufacturers of commercial and transportation vehicles.
R-M announced an extension to its involvement as a technical
sponsor of the Petronas de Rooy IVECO team. The team
achieved a double victory in the 2012 Dakar rally.
“The Dakar rally is an outstanding opportunity to showcase
the advantages of our commercial vehicle technologies. We have
found a very strong and professional partner in IVECO,” said
Oliver Birk, head of commercial transport solutions business development, BASF. CW
The Dakar truck was coated with the R-M Graphite HD refinishing paint system. Specially developed for commercial vehicles, this system is
extremely durable and comprises more than 50,000 colors, according to BASF.
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