Refinish sales down 2.1 percent, but were up 3.5 percent on constant currency basis. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) announced that net sales for its first quarter ending March 31 of $1,119.3 million decreased 4.5 percent year-over-year including a 4.8 percent negative foreign currency impact. Constant currency net sales increased 0.3 percent in the […]
Axalta Opens its Largest Refinish Training Centre in India
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) announced it opened of a new Refinish Training Center in Manesar, India. At 20,000 sq. ft., the new training facility was inaugurated by Sobers Sethi, President, Emerging Markets, Axalta. Manesar is an industrial town in Gurugram district of Haryana state in India and is a part of the National Capital Region (NCR) […]
Axalta Accredited by ASE
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) has received accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for its Refinish Learning and Development programs in the United States. This accreditation validates that Axalta’s training programs are structured with clear and concise learning objectives and competencies, and they meet the level of excellence recognized by the ASE organization. “We […]
Axalta Opens New Warehouse, Service Center, and Customer Training Facility In Sydney, Australia
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) officially opened its new Australia and New Zealand regional multi-functional facility. This new 5,300 square meter facility will enable higher quality and faster service for customers throughout the region, greater access to Axalta’s broad selection of advanced coating technologies and products, and more efficient supply chain solutions for customers. “This new facility is […]
Axalta Reports Refinish Sales Up 3.1 Percent in Fourth Quarter
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) reported net sales of $1,158.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2018 ended December 31, 2018, a decrease of 0.6 percent, including 3.3 percent negative foreign currency translation impact. Constant currency net sales increased 2.7 percent in the period, driven by 4.4 percent higher average selling prices, offset partly by […]
Robert Bryant Named Chief Executive Officer of Axalta
Sean Lannon named Chief Financial Officer. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) 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. Bryant was also appointed to serve on Axalta’s Board of Directors. Charlie Shaver, Axalta’s Chairman […]
Axalta’s Cromax Brand Added to Porsche Approval List
Porsche AG has added Cromax to its list of approved refinish paint brands, making all three of Axalta’s premium global refinish brands, Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox, authorized for use by Porsche AG dealerships and body shops worldwide. Axalta has held technical approval with Porsche AG for more than 20 years with Spies Hecker and […]
Axalta Opens Regional Office and Refinish Training Center in West China
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced it has opened a new regional office and expanded its Refinish Training Center in Chengdu, which is the Capital of Sichuan province in China. The new facilities provide customers in West China with greater access to advanced coating technologies and value-added services. West China has been a crucial part of China’s national […]
Axalta Introduces Integrated Video Tutorial System for ColorNet
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) has added ColorCoach, a video tutorial system, to its ColorNet Color Retrieval System for North American refinish customers. ColorCoach provides users with helpful tutorials of system functionality and color tool use from inside the ColorNet application to maximize productivity in the shop. “Our color retrieval technology provides a single destination for customers to […]
Axalta Introduces Audurra Refinish Accessories in Europe
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced it is launching its Audurra range of refinish accessories in Europe. The brand delivers a product portfolio tailored to complement the professional refinishing processes for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The result is a range of materials and tools that not only improve the standard of the refinish process, but also […]