Press release – August 6, 2024
BASF Polyurethanes continues digitalization strategy with CONTACT Software
Two reasons to celebrate: BASF Polyurethanes has been using CIM Database for 30 years and is currently planning to further expand its global PLM environment. At CONTACT Software's headquarters in Bremen, the two companies celebrated their joint anniversary in early July.
BASF Polyurethanes (until 2010 Elastogran GmbH) and CONTACT Software share a longstanding partnership which is built on trust since the very beginning. In 1994, the plastics manufacturer chose the still small but ambitious family business to introduce CIM Database for their CAD data management. Since then, the BASF subsidiary has continuously expanded the system and, together with CONTACT, developed it into a global PLM platform with numerous applications.
The plastics specialist primarily uses CIM Database PLM for the development of its Cellasto® products. These are installed in almost every car worldwide, improve driving comfort and reduce NVH (noise, vibration, harshness). Project and document management within the PLM software facilitate collaboration across departments and locations, and the company has integrated its suppliers through CONTACT's Collaboration Portal.
To celebrate the anniversary, CEO Karl Heinz Zachries and Managing Director Maximilian Zachries invited BASF Manager Mario Wolff, Group Leader Product Lifecycle Services, and his team to CONTACT's headquarters in Bremen. Frank Patz-Brockmann, Director Software Development, and longstanding partners from CONTACT Consulting also took the opportunity to engage in more personal conversations in a relaxed atmosphere.
Business matters were set aside for the day, especially as BASF Polyurethanes will continue to rely on CONTACT's consulting expertise, technology, and industry experience. Further projects are already on the future PLM roadmap, as the company plans to utilize the versatile opportunities of CIM Database for various new topics.
At the beginning of this year, CONTACT won a major tender against renowned consulting companies. “Longstanding customer relationships result from reliability, quality, and trust,” says Hasan Senman, Account Manager at CONTACT. “Continuous exchange of new ideas and innovations keeps the partnership fit for the future.”
CONTACT Software will support the BASF subsidiary in advancing its digitalization strategy and change management. One of the milestones is the switch to the Web UI that is planned for 2025 to enhance productivity across all locations through an excellent user experience.
BASF Polyurethanes, a subsidiary of BASF SE, is the European market and technology leader for polyurethane systems and plastics solutions. With 1,597 employees, the site in Lemförde/Niedersachsen is one of the largest worldwide. The BASF subsidiary generated sales of two billion euros in 2023. Overall, the corporate group is represented with subsidiaries in eleven business areas across 93 countries.
