Axalta Coating Systems

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.

Axalta gave members of the collision repair media a tour of its new, 175,000-square-foot research and development facility.

Axalta Coating Systems announced that Dr. Keith Silverman is joining Axalta as senior vice president and chief operations and supply chain officer, effective immediately.

Axalta's Radar Transmission Simulator with Color Palette Optimizer for Autonomous Vehicles was named a winner in the 2022 BIG Innovation Awards.

The report reveals that most cars on today's roads are white (35%), black (19%) and gray (19%).

This course, offered through online and in-person blended learning, will teach refinish fundamentals to individuals who have some body shop experience.

Axalta has unveiled a brand-new paint scheme for Hendrick Motorsports' iconic No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE that spotlights Axalta's newest acquisition, U-POL, and its RAPTOR brand.

The 19 recipients have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and active participation in school and community activities.

Axalta announced that Mark Garrett has stepped down as a member and chair of its board of directors, effective Aug. 26, 2021, due to his increasing professional commitments in Europe.

Axalta was named Best Supplier by CAOA Chery in Brazil, a manufacturer with the license to produce car and SUV models for Hyundai and Chery in the Brazilian market.

Dr. Carmen Flosbach and Dr. Michael Koerner have been elevated to Axalta Fellow, the highest honor that a scientist or engineer can earn within Axalta's Technology function.

Scanlan joins Axalta from Haemonetics, a publicly traded global medical technology company, where she served as senior vice president, Global Human Resources, leading the company's integrated HR strategy worldwide.

More than 4,000 participants aged 25 to 60 in four of the largest vehicle-producing countries responded that color was a key factor in 88% of vehicle purchasing decisions.

Axalta and the Philadelphia Eagles recently honored 10 Philadelphia-area teachers for their commitment to students, school and community as part of the sixth annual All-Pro Teachers program.

Axalta has won three bronze Edison Awards in the categories of Innovative Services, Sustainability and Engineering and Materials Science.

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 OEMs, fleet owners and shared mobility providers.

Axalta's new solventborne basecoat, Cromax XP, appears on the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE that will be displayed outside Daytona International Speedway (DIS) as part of the Axalta Injector Sponsorship.

Axalta has announced its 2021 Global Automotive Color of the Year, "ElectroLight."

The Masters of Quality supplier award honors top suppliers of components and services to Freightliner and Western Star brand trucks.

This realignment, along with a restructuring program announced over the summer, are part of Axalta's ongoing program to increase organizational effectiveness and enable growth.

Axalta has announced that its online refinish curriculum is now available to all vocational schools at no charge.

Axalta has announced it will be participating in the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) 2020 Virtual Experience Oct. 7-8, 2020.

Hadi Awada is joining the company as senior vice president, Global Transportation Coatings, effective Oct. 12, 2020.

The 22-year-old driver cemented his place in the sport's 10-race playoff with a dramatic, first-time win in Saturday's Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway.

Rakesh Sachdev will serve on the company's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Compensation Committee.

Axalta announced that they have extended their participation in I-CAR's Sustaining Partner Program in North America to include Canada, which was effective July 1, 2020.

Axalta's Tlalnepantla facility has produced more than 265 gallons of hand sanitizer for local healthcare facilities, first responders and other essential businesses.

Axalta announced it has broken ground on the newest phase of its Jiading plant in Shanghai, a new investment in waterborne coatings in China.

Axalta announced it has expanded its live virtual continuous learning courses for refinish customers globally while they follow shelter-in-place orders during the coronavirus pandemic.

Axalta announced that the iconic No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, driven by William Byron, will showcase the company's 2020 Global Automotive Color of the Year, Axalta Sea Glass, at this year's Daytona 500.

Axalta announced that William M. Cook has been appointed to its Board of Directors, where he will serve on the company's Audit Committee and Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Committee.

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced that Brian Berube has been named senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective July 15, 2019.

Axalta announced that it is celebrating a fifth year of partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles in the Axalta All-Pro Teachers program.

As chief information and digital officer, Jawadiwar will focus on driving innovative new IT processes and leveraging world-class digital solutions at Axalta.

Axalta announced that Bryan Shelton, the company's global responsible care coordinator, has received the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Responsible Care Employee of the Year award.

Axalta announced that it won two Edison Best New Products awards for its Acquire Quantum EFX and Voltaprem 5000.

Axalta Coating Systems, a provider of OEM coatings for seven of eight North American commercial vehicle manufacturers, has increased its support of the HD Repair Forum, the annual heavy-duty collision repair conference.

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that Axalta has recently renewed its commitment to the organization and its standards. 

Axalta has announced the opening of its largest and most advanced Refinish Training Center, spread over 20,000 square feet in India.

Axalta announced that it has received accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for its refinish learning and development programs in the U.S.

Axalta had 32 participants at the event representing its senior management team, teams of Axalta’s three global refinish brands as well as a number of its partners and customers.

Axalta announced it has installed an Axalta Paint Booth at the facility of Drive ONE, a non-profit that provides middle and high school-aged students hands-on automotive industry training, the tools they need to prepare for a career in the automotive industry.

Axalta has announced the sale of its 50,000th spectrophotometer globally since the launch of the first generation of handheld devices for the refinish industry in 2005. 

Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has received a Gold Star award from EcoVadis, the international sustainability and CSR ratings firm.

Axalta says it is the first coatings company to offer distribution partners that provide training to Axalta’s refinish customers in North America the ability to earn a certified field trainer accreditation.

Axalta Coating Systems was recognized as a top-performing global supplier for Ford Motor Company at the 20th annual Ford World Excellence Awards.

Customers in the United States now can go to Axalta’s online learning portal, the Axalta Learning Campus, to start earning credits.

Axalta now offers a full six months of eLearning, live virtual training, instructor-led and in-shop training options for both body shops and distributors.

Axalta Coating Systems received the Frost & Sullivan 2017 Market Leadership Award for the automotive refinish coatings industry, which recognized the company’s refinish brands Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox as best-in-class globally.

Based on its recent analysis of the automotive refinish coatings market, Frost & Sullivan has recognized Axalta Coating Systems with the 2017 Global Market Leadership Award.

Axalta Coating Systems announced that it has acquired a “state-of-the-art” manufacturing and distribution facility in Sacramento, Calif., to support growth in its North American Industrial and Refinish businesses.

Axalta Coating Systems recently announced its 2017 Supplier of the Year award winners.

Steve Trapp will present “Selling and Marketing in an Increasingly Competitive Marketplace," while Patrice Marcil will present “Managing Collision Centers: Technical Training Needs of Today and Tomorrow.”

Axalta will offer live product and skill demonstrations, introduce new custom colors, and reveal an iconic classic car restoration within Axalta’s over 5,200 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space.

The partnership unites the two organizations that have a similar philosophy and support of sustainable initiatives.

Built in 1980, Axalta’s Front Royal campus includes a manufacturing plant and a product warehouse that serves as an important regional service center.

The new logo for Imron incorporates three elements – a diamond, a road and a shield – which, when combined, reflect the attributes that customers have come to value in the Imron name.

Axalta Coating Systems hosted University of Michigan business, chemistry and engineering students at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 race weekend Aug. 27-28.

The agreements with the two brands include use of Spies Hecker and Standox refinish technologies, including comprehensive technical body shop support and targeted training, across BMW AG’s service network.

The launch follows Axalta’s recent release of its 2014-2015 Sustainability Report.

Report reviews progress and initiatives in operations, research and development, human resources and CSR.

Following the offering, Carlyle will not beneficially own any of Axalta’s common shares.

Artist Alastair Gibson’s carbon fiber sculptures cleverly incorporate titanium Formula One parts, each of which has a production and part number that can be traced back to a specific car and race.

The Master Refinish Certification program provides a path for refinish customers to advance skills and abilities from industry standard to expert through four educational stages.

The partnership provided support to the event’s Automotive Refinishing Technology Contest, which helps improve the quality of America’s skilled workforce through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training.

Axalta will initially purchase a majority stake in Dura Coat at the closing which is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2016 and the remaining outstanding shares by January 2019.

The auto body repair seminar will take place in Chicago on June 17th and 18th. Mike & Friends is part of a series designed by automotive industry expert Mike Anderson, president of Collision Advice.

Evernham and Axalta will bring this piece of movie history and Americana back to life and unveil it in Axalta’s booth no. 22391 at the 2016 SEMA Show.

Axalta has maintained its support as a Gold Sponsor, as well as a sponsor of the conference’s keynote address and the Most Influential Women Award.

The contest, now in its second year, is an invitation to auto body customers to unleash their creativity using any Axalta-brand coating system to paint and decorate an unused, standard one-gallon paint can.

Axalta Learning Campus will allow learners to personally register for traditional Learning and Development Center classes as well as provide links for eLearning, quick tip-type videos, webinars and more.

Facility includes a Color Technology Center, a full range of Cromax product lines and a mixing machine for Cromax.

Winners receive the award for going above and beyond GM's requirements, which are designed to provide customers with the most innovative technologies and the industry’s best quality.

Career fair provided college students and professionals an opportunity to meet with companies that offer internships and full-time positions to graduating engineering majors and job-seekers.

Gordon will serve as special adviser to Charlie Shaver, Axalta chairman and CEO, bringing his winning skills and innovative thinking to Axalta, its leadership team and its customers worldwide.

Facility provides expanded capabilities for Axalta sales, technical services and product management staff, who will be able provide enhanced quality and service to Axalta customers in the region.

Axalta Coating Systems has announced the release of its Global Automotive 2014 Color Popularity Report. This year’s report offers an introduction to Color Matrix, Axalta’s automotive color forecast for use on future production vehicles. “Our Color Popularity Report data not only allows us to see the colors most favored by consumers but, more importantly, it

Axalta Coatings Systems has announced that its ProfitNet Collision Shop Management System is now interfaced with Dealertrack Technologies’ Dealer Management System (DMS). ProfitNet is a software program designed to measure and manage all aspects of the collision repair business. The program provides collision shop owners with access to information they may need to help make

The new product is a sustainable, fast-cure, corrosion-resistant primer for the agriculture, construction, and earthmoving equipment markets.

The new Cromax XP solventborne basecoat delivers outstanding coverage, color match and final appearance in a simple, easy-to-use system.

Axalta announced the addition of two new products to its Imron Elite coating solutions line in North America – Imron Elite ColorPLUS and Imron Elite Direct-to-Plastic basecoat.

The fan deck is designed to help painters decrease the time vehicles finished with sophisticated tri-coat colors spend in the body shop and get them back on the road quicker.

The solvent-borne basecoat enables shops to stay with a solvent-based system and be ready for applicable VOC regulations in most U.S. air districts and Canada.