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Axalta, AkzoNobel Drop ‘Merger-of-Equals’ Talks

After mulling a possible “merger of equals,” the paint makers announced that they were unable to come to “mutually agreeable terms.”

AkzoNobel, Axalta Mulling ‘Merger of Equals’

AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems confirmed that the companies are engaged in “constructive discussions” regarding a merger of AkzoNobel’s Paints & Coatings unit with Axalta.

Axalta to Debut Cromax EZ on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Last NASCAR Cup Series Car at 2017 SEMA Show

Not only will SEMA Show attendees be able to check out Axalta’s latest waterborne offering for the refinish market, they’ll be able to see Dale Earnhardt Jr. at the Axalta booth no. 22391 from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2.

Acquire Quantum EFX Improves Color-Matching Process Speed and Accuracy

The spectrophotometer allows body shop refinishers to find an accurate color match even for complicated metallic, pearl and effect paint formulations using advanced optic technology.

Axalta Announces 2017 SEMA Show Schedule, Guest Appearances

Axalta Coating Systems has announced the program of events for its indoor booth, No. 22391, during the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

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Axalta Coating Systems Appoints Joseph McDougall to President of Global Refinish

In his new role at the company, McDougall will be responsible for Axalta’s global refinish business, which provides coatings, application technologies and service and support resources to customers in the collision repair and vehicle aftermarket sectors in more than 130 countries.

Axalta and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Celebrate Win at Singapore Grand Prix

For Axalta, the relationship with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport is key to its decades-long strategic global partnership with motorsports.

Axalta Restarts Production at Houston Manufacturing Facility

The facility, which makes powder coatings, resumed operations “thanks to tremendous efforts on the part of dedicated and resilient colleagues,” the company said.

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Axalta Coating Systems Expands Partnership with JR Motorsports

JR Motorsports announced that Axalta Coating Systems, a longtime partner and the team’s official paint supplier, will join William Byron and the no. 9 team as primary partner in 15 NASCAR Xfinity Series events in each of the next two seasons.

Ambassador Supply Featured on No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Axalta Coating Systems announced that it partnered with Ambassador Supply to feature the company as the primary sponsor on the hood of JR Motorsports’ No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet driven by William Byron at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

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Axalta Coating Systems Opens New Training Center in Western Australia

The center will become the key training destination for refinishers from the Western Australian region, focusing on the use of Axalta’s refinish and industrial products.

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Axalta Supports German Student Racing Team’s World Solar Challenge Entry

Axalta painted the team’s solar car for the 2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge at its Cromax Training Center in Bonn, Germany.