Automotive refinish paint systems and services for bodyshops, commercial vehicles and motorsport.
Surventis GmbH (Glasurit)
Münster (48165), GermanyNew on Amplifa
About Glasurit
Glasurit is a premium brand for automotive refinish coatings of Surventis GmbH, based in Münster, which emerged from BASF Coatings in 2026. The company develops and produces paint systems for bodyshops, commercial vehicles and motorsport, including the waterborne basecoat line 90 Line, the high-solids system 22 Line, the solvent-borne 55 Line and the eco-efficient 100 Line. The products are complemented by digital color search (Refinity® ImagePLUS with LightAssist), UV-A curing technology, color mixing solutions and the RATIO system for efficient workshop processes. Sustainable product lines such as Eco Balance and Biomass Balance (REDcert2 certified) reduce the use of fossil raw materials and CO₂ emissions. Customers include, among others, the Audi Revolut F1® Team and Volvo Car Korea; the global dealer network distributes the systems in more than 25 countries.
- Site
- Münster
- Processes
- Automotive Refinish Coating (paint systems), UV-A curing (UV technologies), Wet-on-wet Application, Air-drying undercoats and clearcoats, Tintable Solutions (color mixing/color matching), Biomass Balance / Eco Balance coating products (REDcert2 certified), Chemical Recycling, Commercial vehicle coating (68 Line)
- Materials
- Waterborne basecoat (90 Line), High solids refinishing system (22 Line), Solvent-borne basecoat/clearcoat (55 Line), Metallic basecoat (54 Line), Synthetic resin paints and enamels, Waterborne basecoat, High-solids system, Solvent-borne basecoat/clearcoat system
- Certificates
- REDcert2 (Biomass Balance certification), REDcert2 (Biomass Balance), ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1888
- Industries
- Automotive Refinish, Commercial Vehicles, Motorsport (F1), Bodyshops, Marine (historical), Automotive refinish
- 01
Development of paint systems
- 02
Production of the paints
- 03
Color development and color database
- 04
Digital Color Matching
- 05
Dealer network and distribution
- 06
Workshop consulting (RATIO Concept)
Coating Technologies
Waterborne basecoat
One of the first waterborne basecoat refinish paint systems, on the market since 1992.
High-solids system
Application of solid colors with reduced solvent and material consumption.
Solvent-borne basecoat/clearcoat system
System introduced in 1996 for basecoat/clearcoat repairs.
Metallic basecoat
First metallic basecoat line for automotive refinish (1964).
Commercial vehicle paint system
VOC-compliant system for series coating and repair of commercial vehicles.
Eco-efficient paint line concept
Ecologically oriented product line with low energy and material consumption.
UV-A curing technology
Fast-curing products without hardener mixing, with significantly reduced energy consumption and VOC emissions.
Locations
Münster
DELegal headquarters (Surventis GmbH)
- Materials
- Refinish paint systems
Paint Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Refinish Coating (paint systems)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| UV-A curing (UV technologies)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wet-on-wet ApplicationSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Air-drying undercoats and clearcoatsSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tintable Solutions (color mixing/color matching)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biomass Balance / Eco Balance coating products (REDcert2 certified)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Chemical RecyclingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Commercial vehicle coating (68 Line)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
Glasurit stands for high quality and sustainability; the Eco Balance products are certified to REDcert2 (Biomass Balance) by TÜV. Digital color systems such as Refinity® ImagePLUS with LightAssist support precise color fidelity in refinish coating.
| Evidence | Münster |
|---|---|
| REDcert2 (Biomass Balance) | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1888
Max Winkelmann founds a paint and coatings company in Hamburg.
- 1893
First product 'Crystal White'; customers include shipyards, the German Emperor, and the Hamburg tramway.
- 1898
Glasurit brand name registered.
- 1925
Parrot registered as a protected trademark.
- 1932
Development of synthetic resin paints and enamels.
- 1945-1955
Brand growth after the Second World War; the automotive industry becomes a key customer.
- 1956
New parrot logo.
- 1964
Introduction of the 54 Line, the first metallic basecoat line for automotive refinish.
- 1965
Acquisition of Glasurit-Werke Max Winkelmann AG by BASF Aktiengesellschaft, Ludwigshafen.
- 1982
Introduction of the Glasurit RATIO system.
- 1992
Glasurit 90 Line, one of the first waterborne basecoat systems.
- 1995
Glasurit 22 Line, high-solids system.
- 1996
Glasurit 55 Line, solvent-borne basecoat/clearcoat system.
- 2000
Glasurit RATIO Concept Plus at the automechanika.
- 2004
Glasurit 68 Line for commercial vehicles.
- Heute
Glasurit is a premium brand of Surventis (formerly BASF Coatings), which was founded in 2026 as an independent surface technology company.