The fact that global presence is a key success factor has been demonstrated by BASF Coatings’ success at the Nissan plant in St. Petersburg, Russia. BASF Coatings supplies all spraypaints for Nissan’s Teana and X-Trail models produced in the Russian city. To win the 100 per cent suppliership, BASF Coatings edged out the tough competition in a field of other leading paint producers.