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General Automotive Supply Slashed Paint Costs 15%
The $1.2 billion BASF-Carlyle coating deal cuts automotive paint spend by up to 15%, letting OEMs treat color as a profit lever instead of a cost center. By locking in lower prices and modernizing logistics, the transaction frees roughly $120 million per OEM for EV power-train investments and other