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14 Nov 2024

Unlocking the key to attracting talent to bodyshops

The shortage of skilled labour in bodyshops, particularly refinishers, is a complex issue. Attracting talent to the industry requires alignment of several multifaceted points: it’s an industry that has a historic reputation for being hands-on, manual, dirty and potentially dangerous; today’s young people don’t expect a job for life but rather will “test and taste” different careers; and refinishers and mechanics have little to no visibility with car owners so they may struggle to find a true sense of job satisfaction.

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22 Oct 2024

Audurra portfolio grows to deliver increased efficiency in bodyshops

Audurra, the Refinish accessories brand from Axalta, a leading global coatings company, has extended its product portfolio by introducing new products and customer enablement tools to support the entire preparation and paint process from beginning to end. The Audurra product portfolio now includes an All-In-One Interior Protection Set made from more than 50% recycled plastic, best-in-class Blue Ceramic Film Discs and Perforated Rolls, Recycled Masking Paper 50g, Virgin Fibre Masking Paper 40g and a 2K Fast Fix Adhesive. The newly launched customer enablement tools include the Bodyshop Repair Material poster for an at-a-glance overview of all Audurra consumables to simplify the reordering process and soon-to-be-launched Audurra Product Application videos.

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10 Sep 2024

Axalta Introduces Axalta Nimbus™, an Advanced Cloud-Based Platform for Refinish Customers, to Improve Productivity and Performance

Axalta, a leading global coatings company, today announced the launch of Axalta Nimbus, its global customer experience platform for refinish customers. This technology seamlessly connects customers to all of Axalta’s tools and resources to improve efficiency, enhance productivity, boost performance, and maximize profitability. Axalta Nimbus provides a cohesive, end-to-end experience for customers around the globe.

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03 Sep 2024

Axalta Introduces Axalta Irus Scan, a Next-Generation Spectrophotometer, for Refinish Customers

Axalta, a leading global coatings company, today announced the launch of Axalta Irus Scan, its latest spectrophotometer for refinish customers. This new technology scientifically measures paint color on a vehicle to provide accurate color matches in waterborne and solventborne basecoat technologies. Axalta Irus Scan now joins the simple, three-step Axalta Irus digital color management process as the first step of: Scan – Match – Mix.

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19 Jul 2024

Axalta Announces 100th Installation of Fully Automated Axalta Irus Mix Machine for Automotive Refinish Industry

Axalta, a leading global coatings company, today announced the installation of its 100th Axalta Irus Mix, a fast and efficient fully automated and completely hands-free mixing machine for the automotive refinish industry. The installation took place in France at Bodyshop Carenove, who has used Standox, one of Axalta’s premium automotive refinish brands, for more than 20 years.

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16 Jul 2024

Axalta Announces Partnership with CESVIMAP and the Move2Green Sustainability Program

Through this partnership, Axalta’s refinish customers will have access to CESVIMAP’s Move2Green sustainability program which offers an online, self-assessment questionnaire to evaluate the current environmental impact of bodyshops. Once an auditor analyzes the data, Axalta customers will receive a detailed roadmap with actionable steps to improve their sustainability initiatives as well as the Move2Green certification to promote their commitment to reducing their environmental footprint.

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15 May 2024

Axalta Irus Mix and Voltatex® 7345 A ECO Wire Enamel Win Silver 2024 Edison Awards™; Low Carbon Footprint Sustainable Coating System with Hyperdur® Primer and Chromadyne® Colorcoat Takes Bronze

Axalta announced that it has won three 2024 Edison Awards™. Axalta Irus Mix won silver in the Environmental and Industrial Solutions category. Axalta’s Voltatex® 7345 A ECO Wire Enamel and its Low Carbon Footprint Sustainable Coating System with Hyperdur® Primer and Chromadyne® Colorcoat won silver and bronze, respectively, in the Coatings and Manufacturing category. This is the sixth consecutive year that Axalta has won prestigious Edison Awards™.

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Axalta Innoptus Solar Car unveiling Team
08 Aug 2023

Axalta Innoptus Solar Car unveiling

Infinite, the tenth solar car designed and built by a team of engineering students from the Belgian Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, was unveiled on 14 July 2023 at an event in the Port Authority Building House located in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium.

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Axalta Innovation Wins Globally Distinguished R&D 100 Award
25 Aug 2022

Axalta Innovation Wins Globally Distinguished R&D 100 Award

Axalta, a leading global coatings company, today announced its Abcite® 2060 Thermoplastic Flame Spray Powder Coating has been named a 2022 R&D 100 Award winner for providing best-in-class protection against corrosion and driving productivity. In addition, Imron® Industrial High Performance Urethane Primer was named a finalist. Both technologies support the company’s 2030 Sustainability Goals and were recognized in the Mechanical and Materials category which includes technologies of significance in coatings and paint solutions.

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Red continues as most preferred car color of consumers in Mexico, according to Axalta’s 2022 Automotive Color Preferences Survey
28 Jun 2022

Red continues as most preferred car color of consumers in Mexico, according to Axalta’s 2022 Automotive Color Preferences Survey

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today released results from its Automotive Color Preferences 2022 Consumer Survey in Mexico. For the fourth consecutive year, red (21%) is the preferred color of participants, followed by black (18%) and white (15%). Red was a favorite for both women and men in Mexico and has been increasingly popular since Axalta’s first survey in 2019.

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Axalta’s architectural colour expert, Dami Babalola, presents an exclusive preview into the new edition of their colour journal “vibes”, during Clerkenwell Design Week: Conversations at Clerkenwell
18 May 2022

Axalta’s architectural colour expert, Dami Babalola, presents an exclusive preview into the new edition of their colour journal “vibes”, during Clerkenwell Design Week: Conversations at Clerkenwell

Axalta, a leading global supplier of general industrial coatings, has published the latest edition of its annual Vibes colour journal, in which it outlines a number of developing colour trends and their impact within the sphere of architecture and design. A key theme to emerge is the heightened preference towards familiar, simple and safe colours in response to widespread uncertainty resulting from major global events such as the pandemic.

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Join Axalta Coating Systems at Interschutz
28 Apr 2022

Join Axalta Coating Systems at Interschutz

Interschutz is the world’s leading trade fair for fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety and security. It’s also the place to be to learn about the latest innovations and share expertise with international peers. As a global leader in coatings for specific fire requirements, Axalta Coatings will participate in the event, where we will present our innovations, network with colleagues and customers, and exchange experiences.

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Join Axalta Coating Systems at Wire & Tube 2022
28 Apr 2022

Join Axalta Coating Systems at Wire & Tube 2022

The international fair Wire & Tube Düsseldorf is a go-to event in the Axalta trade-fair calendar! Here we will present our innovations to an international professional audience, network with colleagues and customers, and exchange experiences. This fair is the perfect setting to showcase our wide range of thermoplastic coatings for the fencing and appliances markets.

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Axalta at AMI Pipeline Coating
28 Apr 2022

Axalta at AMI Pipeline Coating

The 15th edition of Pipeline Coating is taking place in Vienna. The event brings together industry professionals from across the globe to network and discuss all aspects related to the protection of steel pipes and the transportation of oil, gas, water, carbon dioxide or hydrogen.

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Axalta Coating Systems wins two prestigious 2022 Edison Awards™
22 Apr 2022

Axalta Coating Systems wins two prestigious 2022 Edison Awards™

Axalta announced today that it is the recipient of two prestigious 2022 Edison Awards. Axalta's Spies Hecker full-waterborne repair system and its Digital Paint coating technology earned Bronze in the Sustainability and Engineering and Materials Science categories, respectively. Named after Thomas Edison, the Edison Awards have recognized and honored some of the most innovative new products, services and business leaders in the world since 1987.

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2021 Axalta All-Pro Teacher of the Year Recognized
24 Mar 2022

2021 Axalta All-Pro Teacher of the Year Recognized

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, and the Philadelphia Eagles honored nine Philadelphia-area teachers for their outstanding drive, innovative teaching methods, and the use of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in their classrooms.

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Axalta Mobility named a 2021 General Motors Supplier of the Year
21 Mar 2022

Axalta Mobility named a 2021 General Motors Supplier of the Year

Axalta Mobility, a leading global coatings supplier that delivers world-class color and superior protection to vehicle bodies, was recognized by General Motors as a 2021 Supplier of the Year in the paint category. Last week, GM celebrated honorees at its 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Axalta announces Global Automotive Color of the Year 2022 – Royal Magenta
19 Jan 2022

Axalta announces Global Automotive Color of the Year 2022 - Royal Magenta

Axalta announced its Global Automotive Color of the Year 2022 – Royal Magenta. The selection for the eighth edition of the exclusive Global Automotive Color of the Year, Royal Magenta, is a deep cherry color that brings a luxurious finish to the market. The robust design has a majestic dark finish engrained with merlot and garnet hues. The color appears berry red in sunlight yet reveals a dark, mysterious look in the midnight hours.​

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Axalta extends automotive color leadership with the 69th Global Automotive Color Popularity Report
21 Dec 2021

Axalta extends automotive color leadership with the 69th Global Automotive Color Popularity Report

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, released its 69th annual Global Automotive Color Popularity Report revealing most cars on today’s roads are white (35%), black (19%) and gray (19%). Gray increased by four percentage points worldwide. The results of Axalta’s Global Automotive Color Popularity Report are tabulated on Axalta’s analysis of 2021 automotive build data in major markets and are an indicator of current market trends.

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Axalta Named 2021 Global Commercial Vehicle Coatings Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan
22 Nov 2021

Axalta Named 2021 Global Commercial Vehicle Coatings Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, was recently named the 2021 Global Commercial Vehicle Coatings Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan. The annual Best Practices award recognises Axalta for developing innovative coatings that address OEMs' evolving needs in designing lighter-weight vehicles and exterior components and for its leadership in innovation and the commercialisation of highly efficient coating solutions.

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Axalta opens new ultramodern refinish facility in the Netherlands
28 Sep 2021

Axalta opens new ultramodern refinish facility in the Netherlands

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has officially opened its new, state-of-the-art, sustainable facility in the Netherlands to strengthen its Dutch refinish business further. The ultramodern, strategically located facility in the Tiel municipality enables Axalta to provide more customers with its industry-leading refinish paint and non-paint products and services. The Axalta global refinish brands in the Netherlands – Cromax®, Spies Hecker, Standox and SyroxTM – all relocated to the new facility in May 2021.

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Axalta Completes Acquisition of U-POL
15 Sep 2021

Axalta Completes Acquisition of U-POL

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of U-POL Holdings Limited (“U-POL”). The acquisition of U-POL, a leading supplier of paint, protective coatings and accessories primarily for the automotive aftermarket, strengthens Axalta’s global refinish leadership position and supports its broader growth strategy.

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Axalta to acquire U-POL, a leading paint, protective coatings, and accessories manufacturer for the automotive aftermarket
07 Jul 2021

Axalta to acquire U-POL, a leading paint, protective coatings, and accessories manufacturer for the automotive aftermarket

Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire U-POL Holdings Limited (“U-POL”) from Graphite Capital Management LLP and other holders for £428 million (approximately $590 million) subject to certain adjustments set forth in the Sale and Purchase Agreements for the transaction.

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Axalta showcases advanced coating innovation for autonomous vehicles at SURCAR 2021 in Cannes
01 Jul 2021

Axalta showcases advanced coating innovation for autonomous vehicles at SURCAR 2021 in Cannes

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is showcasing its automotive coatings solutions for the growing autonomous vehicles market at the 31st International Conference on Automotive Body Finishing (SURCAR). The event, which brings together a global audience of automobile and paint industry experts and influencers, is taking place in Cannes, France, from 1 to 2 July 2021. Autonomous and electric vehicles are a leading theme of this year’s SURCAR as the world moves toward more sustainable transport solutions.

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 Axalta survey reveals colour is a key factor  in 88% of vehicle purchasing decisions
26 May 2021

Axalta survey reveals colour is a key factor in 88% of vehicle purchasing decisions

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, released its Automotive Color Preferences 2021 Consumer Survey aimed at analysing the relationship between colour and vehicle purchasing decisions among consumers. More than 4,000 participants aged 25 to 60 in four of the largest vehicle-producing countries – China, Germany, Mexico and the US, responded that colour was a key factor in 88% of vehicle purchasing decisions.

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Axalta wins three prestigious 2021 Edison Awards
26 Apr 2021

Axalta wins three prestigious 2021 Edison Awards

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is pleased to announce it won three bronze Edison Awards in the categories of Innovative Services, Sustainability and Engineering and Materials Science. Named after Thomas Edison, the Edison Awards have recognised and honoured some of the most innovative new products, services, and business leaders in the world since 1987.

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Axalta Rebrands Transportation Coatings Business to Axalta Mobility Coatings
22 Apr 2021

Axalta Rebrands Transportation Coatings Business to Axalta Mobility Coatings

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today announced the launch of Axalta Mobility Coatings, a rebranding of its Transportation Coatings business unit. The redefined business will focus on supporting the accelerating demand for e-mobility and the evolving coatings needs of established and emerging light and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fleet owners, and shared mobility providers.

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Axalta’s ElectroLight is colour of choice for pioneering prototype e-bike
20 Apr 2021

Axalta’s ElectroLight is colour of choice for pioneering prototype e-bike

The 2021 Global Automotive Color of the Year – ElectroLight – from Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has been chosen by the Wolfast Uniovi team from the University of Oviedo, Spain, to coat its pioneering prototype electric motorbike entry to the VI MotoStudent International Competition. This is the first time the Wolfast Uniovi team has entered the MotoStudent Electric category, in which students design, develop and manufacture motorbikes with a 100% electric propulsion system.

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Axalta Launches AquaEC 3500 Edge Protection Electrocoat
02 Dec 2020

Axalta Launches AquaEC 3500 Edge Protection Electrocoat

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has launched a new environmentally-responsible, cathodic tin-free electrocoat primer to its Industrial Coatings portfolio. AquaECTM 3500 EP is based on next generation, tin-free electrocoat Axalta technology and it has been specifically formulated to meet the evolving needs of its customers in the automotive parts and accessories, agriculture, construction and earthmoving equipment (ACE) and general industry sectors as well as industrial job coaters.

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Axalta congratulates the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team and Lewis #HAMIL7ON on making #HIS7ORY
19 Nov 2020

Axalta congratulates the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team and Lewis #HAMIL7ON on making #HIS7ORY

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, congratulates the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team on becoming the 2020 FIA Formula OneTM World Constructors’ Champions, which was secured at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on 1 November 2020 in Imola, Italy. This is the seventh consecutive Constructors’ title the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team has won, making history by setting a new world record for the most consecutive Constructors’ Championships ever to be won by a team in the sport.

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Axalta’s Cromax brand and Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP extend partnership
14 Oct 2020

Axalta’s Cromax brand and Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP extend partnership

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has been named as an Official Sponsor to Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP for the eleventh consecutive year. The agreement renewal sees Cromax®, one of Axalta’s premium refinish brands, supporting the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team with the brand’s highly durable paint systems on the team’s support trucks, mechanics’ toolboxes, workbenches and other pitlane equipment. The Cromax name is featured on the Yamaha YZR-M1 bikes of riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales for the MotoGP 2020 season, which runs until 22 November 2020.

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Axalta Coating Systems announces Hadi Awada to lead Transportation Coatings business
25 Sep 2020

Axalta Coating Systems announces Hadi Awada to lead Transportation Coatings business

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. today announced that Executive Vice President Steve Markevich will be leaving Axalta, having successfully led the Global Transportation Coatings business since 2013 and overseen the Greater China region since 2016. The Company is further announcing that Hadi Awada is joining Axalta as Senior Vice President, Global Transportation Coatings, effective October 12, 2020. He will lead Axalta's global light vehicle and commercial vehicle coatings businesses.

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Axalta Announces New Partnership with Brabham Automotive in Australia
17 Sep 2020

Axalta Announces New Partnership with Brabham Automotive in Australia

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, was named the exclusive coatings supplier for Brabham Automotive in Australia. Axalta’s latest waterborne coating technology from its premium paint brand Standox® will be applied to more than 70 limited edition luxury vehicles from the Celebration and Signature Series manufactured by Brabham Automotive and distributed globally.

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21 Jul 2020

Axalta Showcases Revolutionary Responses to Changing Collision Repair Landscape at IBISConnect Africa 2020

Axalta is participating in IBISConnect Africa, a live online simulcast held by the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), on Thursday 23 July 2020 between 10am and 1.30pm CET. Lucian Jantjies, National Sales Leader for Axalta’s Refinish Business in South Africa, a key speaker at the event, will discuss how Axalta helps its South African customers meet the challenges of an evolving collision repair industry head-on by supporting them with new technology and dedicated innovation.

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22 May 2020

Axalta re-signs contract with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team

Axalta re-signed its Official Team Supplier contract with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team at the beginning of 2020. The Team is the reigning FIA Formula OneTM Constructors’ Champion, having clinched a world record sixth consecutive title at the end of the 2019 season and it has relied on the customised support and tailored product offerings from Spies Hecker, a global refinish brand of Axalta, for more than six years.

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23 Apr 2020

Axalta offers free e-learning to refinishers

To support refinishers under the current stay-at-home restrictions, Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and power coatings, is offering its popular refinish e-learning programmes, offered through its three premium brands Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox, free of charge until 25 June 2020.

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14 Apr 2020

Axalta Donating Personal Protective Equipment And Hand Sanitiser To Support Coronavirus-Relief Efforts Globally

Axalta today announced that it is leveraging its global operations and technical know-how to provide critical equipment and products to people and organisations in its local communities around the world. Company producing thousands of gallons of hand sanitiser and providing medical supplies to hospitals, first responders, and employees in its local communities around the world

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14 Apr 2020

Axalta Donating Personal Protective Equipment And Hand Sanitiser To Support Coronavirus-Relief Efforts Globally

Axalta today announced that it is leveraging its global operations and technical know-how to provide critical equipment and products to people and organisations in its local communities around the world. Company producing thousands of gallons of hand sanitiser and providing medical supplies to hospitals, first responders, and employees in its local communities around the world

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08 Apr 2020

Mercedes-Benz AG Approves Axalta’s Refinish Brands Until 2023

Mercedes-Benz AG has renewed its approval of Spies Hecker and Standox – two of the premium, global refinish brands of Axalta. Effective 1 April 2020, Spies Hecker and Standox are once again approved for use across the Mercedes-Benz network in 11 European countries, until 31 March 2023. This agreement is in addition to Mercedes-Benz approvals already in place with Spies Hecker and Standox in over 60 countries globally.

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31 Mar 2020

Axalta Concludes Review of Strategic Alternatives

Axalta today announced that its Board of Directors has concluded its previously announced review of strategic alternatives. "In light of the dislocation in global markets caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Board unanimously determined that concluding the review of strategic alternatives is in the best interests of Axalta shareholders at this time," said Mark Garrett, Axalta's Chairman of the Board and Chair of its Strategic Review Committee.

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16 Mar 2020

Axalta Spain ranks in Top 30 of Best Workplaces 2020

Axalta has been named as a Top 30 Best Workplaces 2020 in Spain in the medium-sized businesses category for companies with between 50 and 500 employees. Axalta Spain’s achievement was recognised with a certificate organised by the global authority behind the Best Workplaces rankings, Great Place To Work.

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Axalta Donates 50,000Euros to STEM and Environmental Stewardship Causes in EMEA
07 Feb 2020

Axalta Donates 50,000 Euros to STEM and Environmental Stewardship Causes in EMEA

Axalta has donated a total of 50,000Euros to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or environmental stewardship causes across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), thanks to an employee initiative called Axalta in Motion. Axalta in Motion took place in September 2019 and challenged EMEA employees to take as many steps as possible in a 24-hour period, both at home and at work

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07 Jan 2020

Axalta’s 2020 Global Automotive Color of the Year Sea Glass Makes a Splash with Electrifying Chroma

Axalta makes a splash today with its 2020 Global Automotive Color of the Year Sea Glass.This modern turquoise blue shimmers and sets the trend as a fresh new colour for all vehicle types. Inspired by nature’s waterways and oceans, Axalta’s Sea Glass has depth and intense colour as it glitters in sunlight, making it a colour that consumers want and one that will be noticed by motorists around the world.

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18 Nov 2019

Axalta unearths power of innovation at this year’s Chemicals Sales and Marketing Toolbox in Frankfurt, Germany

Axalta participated in this year’s Chemicals Sales & Marketing Toolbox in Frankfurt, Germany, from 14 to 15 November 2019. Gilles Navez, Axalta’s Product and Marketing Director for its Refinish Systems business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), was a speaker on the second day’s executive panel where he shared Axalta’s best practice in digital transformation in the refinish industry.

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18 Oct 2019

Agoria Solar Team becomes World Champion at the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge with the support of Cromax

The Agoria Solar Team from the University of Leuven, Belgium, has become the World Champions by claiming its first-ever title in the Challenger Class of the biennial Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. The dramatic race, which saw several teams fall victim to bad luck during the course of the challenge, culminated in the coastal city of Adelaide in South Australia with BluePoint crossing the finish line on 17 October 2019 after a 3,020km journey from Darwin.

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17 Oct 2019

Axalta Invests in Turkey

Axalta has recently acquired a manufacturing site in Çerkezköy, Turkey, for its Powder Coating business. The facility, which is currently being upgraded, will support the growth of Axalta’s Powder Coatings business across the region. The new facility will host the production of all Axalta’s premium powder product ranges including the Matt (AE30 & SD30), Fine Textured (AE03 & SD03) and Semi-Gloss (AE70 & SD70) Collections all specifically designed for architectural applications.

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15 Oct 2019

How to attract the next generation of talent to the bodyshop

The refinish industry’s skills shortage is a problem plaguing European bodyshop owners, with regional research indicating that many are fearful it will become a full-blown crisis. Jim Muse, Axalta’s Vice President of Refinish for Europe, Middle East and Africa, says to overcome a skills crisis the industry must position the profession as a career for the digitally savvy and environmentally aware.

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19 Sep 2019

The EMEA Axalta in Motion Day

During the first Axalta in Motion Day, employees from 17 countries in EMEA joined together for a common goal – to raise a maximum of 50,000Euro for good causes by taking as many steps as possible in 24 hours.

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Axalta Names Barry Snyder Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer; Promotes Robert Roop to Chief Technology Officer
01 Aug 2019

Axalta Names Barry Snyder Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer; Promotes Robert Roop to Chief Technology Officer

Axalta today announced that Barry Snyder has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer and Robert Roop has been promoted to Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. The two leaders will drive Axalta's commitment to innovation and growth in their new roles. Dr. Snyder will continue to serve on Axalta's leadership team, while Dr. Roop will be added to the leadership team, both reporting directly to Axalta Chief Executive Officer Robert Bryant.

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19 Jul 2019

Axalta Invests in Landshut, Germany, Facility For Bonded Metallic Powder Coatings

Axalta today announced the expansion of its Landshut, Germany, site, creating a second production facility in the region for bonded metallic powder coatings alongside Axalta’s Montbrison plant in France. The second production facility will enable Axalta to better respond to the increasing demand for high-quality metallic powder coatings, which are used specifically in architectural and design applications.

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03 Jun 2019

Axalta races ahead in the fight for cancer

For the ninth consecutive year, a team from Axalta in Belgium, has participated in the annual Kom op Tegen Kanker (KOTK) 1,000km cycle ride, raising over 5,000Euros for this leading Belgian cancer charity. From 30 May to 2 June 2019, Axalta’s enthusiastic eight-strong team of Belgian employees cycled the grueling 1,000km across Belgium in very hot and humid conditions.

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Axalta Celebrates its 10th Anniversary as Official Sponsor to Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP
10 May 2019

Axalta Celebrates its 10th Anniversary as Official Sponsor to Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP

Axalta confirms its Official Sponsor status to Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP for the tenth consecutive year. This important milestone between Axalta and Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP further cements its long-term strategic partnership while affirming Axalta’s dedication to racing. The company is a key supplier to major international series such as Formula OneTM, NASCAR, WEC as well as Formula Student racing.

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08 May 2019

Axalta Announces New Leadership of Industrial Coatings Business

Axalta has announced that Michael Cash has resigned as Senior Vice President and President of Axalta's Industrial Coatings business, effective May 31, 2019, to pursue an opportunity outside of the coatings industry. Mr. Cash will be succeeded by Rajeev Rao, who currently serves as Axalta's Vice President, Global Powder and Business Development / Strategy, Industrial Coatings, and David Heflin, who currently serves as Axalta's Vice President, Global Industrial Coating Systems.

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09 Apr 2019

Axalta Wins Two Edison Awards for Revolutionary Innovations

Axalta is pleased to have won two Edison Best New Products™ awards at a ceremony in New York City on 4 April 2019, honouring products that demonstrate excellence in technological innovation, new product and service development, marketing, and human-cantered design. Axalta's Acquire™ Quantum EFX won Bronze and Voltaprem 5000 won Silver in the Materials Science and Engineering category.

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08 Mar 2019

Axalta Spain places in the top 30 of Best Workplaces 2019

Axalta, one of the world's leading global suppliers of liquid and powder coatings, has been ranked in the top 30 at the Best Workplaces 2019 awards in Spain. Axalta Spain was entered into the category of companies with between 50 and 500 employees. The awards, held by Great Place To Work, were presented on 6 March 2019 during a special ceremony in Madrid, Spain.

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11 Jan 2019

Axalta Unveils its Automotive Color of the Year 2019

For the first time in its five-year history, Axalta’s Automotive Color of the Year is showcasing a colour primed for vehicle customisation both at manufacturing facilities and in the aftermarket. Sahara, a golden bronze tone, radiates warmth, richness and strength for vehicles of all sizes – especially the expanding global truck and SUV markets – and can serve as the principal colour for two-tone possibilities including black roofs.

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12 Dec 2018

Robert Bryant Named Chief Executive Officer Of Axalta

Axalta today announced that its Board of Directors has named Robert Bryant Chief Executive Officer on a permanent basis, effective immediately. He had been serving as interim CEO since October 2018. Mr. Bryant was also appointed to serve on Axalta's Board of Directors.

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05 Dec 2018

Axalta’s three premium global refinish brands approved by Porsche AG

Porsche AG has added Cromax® to its list of approved car paint repair brands, making all three of Axalta’s premium global refinish brands – Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox - authorised for use by Porsche AG dealerships and bodyshops worldwide. Axalta, a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, has held technical approval with Porsche AG for more than 20 years with Spies Hecker and Standox.

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15 Oct 2018

Axalta Receives Tell Award for Outstanding Contributions in Basel, Switzerland

Axalta has been awarded the 14th annual Tell Award – named after William Tell, the national Swiss folk hero – for its substantial and innovative investments in Basel, Switzerland. The award was presented by Giorgio Pompilio, Acting Consul General for Switzerland in New York, to Robert Ferris, Axalta’s Vice President for Corporate Affairs, in a ceremony at the Swiss residence in New York, USA, on 11 October, 2018.

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08 Oct 2018

Robert Bryant Named Interim Chief Executive Officer of Axalta

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert Bryant, Axalta's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to the additional role of interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Bryant succeeds Terrence Hahn, who has resigned by mutual agreement with the Board, following an investigation by outside counsel into conduct by Mr. Hahn unrelated to financial matters that Axalta believes was inconsistent with Company policies. Mr. Hahn has also vacated his position on the Board.

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02 Oct 2018

Axalta launches axaltaracing.com celebrating its global racing partner portfolio

Axalta announced today the launch of its new Axalta Racing website, the race fan’s home for up-to-date news and information regarding the company’s network of global partnerships in motorsports. Axalta’s racing partnership teams include defending Formula 1 Constructors’ Champion Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, 12-time NASCAR Cup Series owner’s championship winner Hendrick Motorsports, seven-time Team World Champion Movistar Yamaha MotoGP, eight-time Rolex 24 At Daytona champion Ford Chip Ganassi Racing, and more.

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Yves Kerstens Axalta Vice President and President for EMEA
06 Aug 2018

Axalta appoints Yves Kerstens as Vice President and President for Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Klaus Gast as Business Director for Powder Coatings in Europe

Axalta today announced the appointment of Yves Kerstens as Vice President and President of its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. He succeeds Matthias Schönberg. Klaus Gast joins the company as its Business Director for Powder Coatings business in Europe. Both appointments were effective as of 1 August 2018.

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31 Jul 2018

Terrence Hahn to Join Axalta as Chief Executive Officer

Axalta today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Terrence Hahn as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 4, 2018, succeeding Charlie Shaver, who served as Axalta’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 2013. Hahn will also serve on Axalta’s Board of Directors, expanding the Board’s size from eight to nine Directors.

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Axalta autonomous vehicles paint technology Radar
25 Jun 2018

Can You See Me Now?

Earlier this year, Barry Snyder, Axalta’s Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, addressed more than 300 autonomous vehicle professionals at the Autonomous Car Detroit conference in Michigan, USA. The conference was designed to facilitate idea sharing and discussion around technologies and trends that are shaping the evolution of the autonomous car.

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Jim Muse speaks at IBIS
21 Jun 2018

Axalta discusses skills and talent development at IBIS Global Summit 2018 in Munich

Axalta participated in the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) summit that took place in Munich, Germany, between 11 and 13 June 2018. Axalta’s delegation at the event consisted of 32 participants representing the company’s senior management team, teams of Axalta’s three premium global refinish brands – Cromax®, Spies Hecker, and Standox - as well as a number of its partners and customers. Axalta supported the summit as an Official Partner.

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Axalta Publishes Sustainability Report 2016-2017
20 Jun 2018

Axalta Publishes Sustainability Report

Axalta today issued its Sustainability Report 2016-2017, highlighting the company’s advancements in sustainable business practices, including technology and operations. Axalta’s Sustainability Report was prepared using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Standards, the most widely adopted global standards for public sustainability reporting.

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18 Jun 2018

Axalta Sells 50,000 Spectrophotometer

Axalta the leader in full digital colour management for refinishers, has sold its 50,000th spectrophotometer globally since the launch of the first generation of handheld devices for the refinish industry in 2005. Spectrophotometers are simply a better way to match colours, and faster, right-first-time colour matches mean optimised work flow processes, helping bodyshops to save time.

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11 Jun 2018

Axalta receives EcoVadis Gold Star award

Axalta has received a Gold Star award from EcoVadis, the international sustainability and CSR ratings firm. The Gold Star reflects Axalta’s strong performance and prominent achievements across a range of sustainability-related criteria in the four categories: Environment, Labour Practices, Sustainable Procurement and Fair Business Practices.

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Rahul Gogate Axalta Regional Business Director Accepts Ford's Annual World Excellence Awards
05 Jun 2018

Ford Honours Axalta at 20th Annual World Excellence Awards

Axalta honoured by Ford Motor Company with a Green Pillar World Excellence Award. Ford’s World Excellence Awards recognise companies that exceed expectations to achieve the highest levels of excellence in quality, delivery, value and innovation. Suppliers like Axalta are key to Ford’s success as it works to become the world’s most trusted mobility company.

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25 May 2018

Axalta: perfect for a bodyshop and for a Formula One team

Axalta is an Official Team Supplier to Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport. Spies Hecker, one of Axalta’s premium refinish paint brands, has been responsible for more than four years for the paint on the instantly-recognisable previous championship-winning Silver Arrows as well as on this year’s car, the Mercedes-AMG F1 W09 EQ Power+.

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Axalta Cromax and Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team 2018 Maverick Viñales
23 May 2018

Axalta renews official sponsorship of the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team

Axalta has been confirmed as an Official Sponsor of the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team for the 2018 MotoGP World Championship, which runs from 16 March 2018 to 18 November 2018. This renewal of the sponsorship, which was signed in Italy, marks the ninth consecutive year that the refinish paint systems of Cromax, one of the premium brands of Axalta, has been used on the support trucks as well as on the mechanics’ toolboxes, workbenches and other pit lane equipment.

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KOTK charity bike ride
16 May 2018

Axalta unites to fight cancer

Axalta has, for the eighth year running, cycled 1,000km to raise money for a leading Belgian cancer charity, Kom op Tegen Kanker (KOTK). The race, which took place from 10 to 13 May 2018, was tackled by three teams who each cycled 250km per day on each of the four days, starting and finishing in Mechelen, Belgium.

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Axalta Color Solution Center Opening
11 Mar 2018

Axalta Opens New Color Solutions Center in Frankfurt

Axalta officially opened its Axalta Color Solutions Center in Frankfurt, Germany, at the end of February, 2018. Built to serve industrial customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) who require small batches of liquid coatings, the Axalta Color Solutions Center is designed to allow fast, agile production and provides Axalta customers with even more flexible and tailored service from a central European location.

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Axalta Unveils New Global Product Names
26 Jan 2018

Axalta Unveils New Global Product Names

Axalta has provided innovative coatings to vehicle manufacturers around the world for decades. Now, Axalta is introducing brand names for the principal coating layers supplied to its customers that manufacture light vehicles and automotive plastic parts. The addition of names will make it easier for customers to understand Axalta’s product offerings in this key segment of the coatings industry as well as to differentiate

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Axalta Unveils StarLite as its 2018 Automotive Color of the Year
12 Jan 2018

Axalta Unveils its Automotive Color of the Year 2018

Axalta today announced the release of StarLite, its 2018 Automotive Color of the Year. StarLite is a modern, technology-savvy, premium colour for vehicles of today and tomorrow. Borne from Axalta’s ChromaDyne™ line of colour coats developed for automotive OEMs, StarLite is a light and reflective hue that uses Axalta’s tri-coat process which is formulated with synthetic pearl flakes to create an eye catching pearlescent effect.

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31 Oct 2017

Axalta celebrates the success of two solar car teams it supports at World Solar Challenge 2017 in Australia

Axalta celebrates the success of two student teams at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2017, a competition of experimental solar cars that took place 8 to 15 October 2017 in Australia. The Bochum SolarCar Team and The Punch Powertrain Solar Team both developed effective and reliable solar vehicles that successfully completed a 3,021 kilometres race from Darwin to Adelaide.

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26 Oct 2017

Axalta Wins Award at ELROMA 2017

The Energy Solutions business of Axalta has won an award in the category of New Materials Development and Applications at the 9th International Conference on Electrical Rotating Machines and Drives (ELROMA) 2017 in Mumbai, India.

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19 Oct 2017

Axalta to open new Colour Experience Rooms to showcase its powder coatings

Axalta plans to roll out globally its Colour Experience Rooms, which are designed to present and to promote the company’s innovative powder coatings technologies. The success of two recently-opened Colour Experience Rooms in Belgium and Poland have led Axalta to commit to opening several further facilities, with the possibility to extend the concept in future.

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Axalta and Reynaers present Iconica collection
20 Sep 2017

Axalta and Reynaers Aluminium present the ICONICA collection at Belgian architecture festival

For over thirty years, Axalta has worked closely with international aluminium company, Reynaers Aluminium, to provide architects with beautiful, durable, coated aluminium products. This year Reynaers has added Axalta’s Alesta® SD ICONICA collection to its portfolio, presenting it at the Festival van de Architectuur 2017 which took place in Antwerp, Belgium, from between September 8 and 17, 2017.

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14 Aug 2017

Axalta to Acquire Plascoat Systems Limited

Axalta announced today that it has acquired Plascoat Systems Limited, a leading supplier of thermoplastic powder coatings, from its parent company, International Process Technologies (IPT) Ltd. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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19 Oct 2016

Axalta Coating Systems working with Bombardier on two important London rail contracts

Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, has been working with Bombardier Transportation on two major railway projects in London, England. Bombardier Transportation is a global leader in the rail industry, with 61 production and engineering sites and 18 service centres in 28 countries. Both projects will utilise products from Axalta’s leading Imron® Hydro portfolio of coatings.

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06 Oct 2016

Official unveiling of Axalta-sponsored Wolfast UniOvi MotoStudent IV motorbike

Every year, MotoStudent challenges university students around the world to design and to manufacture motorbike prototypes in one of two categories - 250cc four-stroke engine and fully electric - which then go head to head in a race at the Motorland World Championship Aragón Circuit in Spain. This year’s competition has attracted 55 entrants from across Europe and South America. The Wolfast UniOvi team has already assessed the performance of its prototype in a test race on the CISvial circuit at Langreo, Spain, between 1 and 3 October 2016.

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20 Sep 2016

Axalta Products Share the World Stage at the Olympic Games in Rio

The flames have been extinguished on the Olympic and Paralympic torches but the coating on them still remains vibrant. Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, manufactures the Alesta® AP Polyester Architectural coating that was applied to this year’s Olympic and Paralympic torches by Pinturas Boronat S.L., a family-owned company founded in 1982 in Barcelona, Spain, which is renowned for its focus on quality, service and innovation. The company hosts four production lines, split between powder and liquid applications, covering 4200 square metres of production space.

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