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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 (formerly Elastogran GmbH until 2010) and CONTACT Software share a longstanding partnership which is built on trust since the very beginning. In 1994, the plastics manufacturer chose CONTACT – a small but ambitious family business back in the day – and introduced 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, CONTACT’s CEO Karl Heinz Zachries and Managing Director Maximilian Zachries invited Mario Wolff, Group Leader Product Lifecycle Services at BASF, and his team to their headquarters in Bremen. Frank Patz-Brockmann, Director Software Development at CONTACT, and longtime partners from CONTACT Consulting also took the opportunity to engage in cordial conversations in a relaxed atmosphere.

Business matters were set aside for the day, especially since it is clear that 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. “Lasting customer relationships result from reliability, quality, and trust,” says Hasan Senman, Account Manager at CONTACT. “And the continuous exchange of new ideas and innovations keeps the partnership fit for the future.”

CONTACT Software will support BASF Polyurethanes 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.

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