Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced the opening of its new South African central office in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, which is dedicated to automotive refinish coatings technology. Hannes Kloppers, Country Business Leader for Axalta in South Africa, says, “This is an exciting time for Axalta in South Africa and marks a huge milestone not only for us […]
Axalta Hosts Automotive Career Fair at its Customer Experience Center in North Carolina
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) is hosting an automotive career fair at its Customer Experience Center in Concord, N.C. today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT. The event, co-sponsored by the Collision Repair Education Foundation and the TechForce Foundation, is expected to draw more than 500 high school and college students who are considering automotive industry careers […]
Robert Bryant Named Interim Chief Executive Officer at Axalta
Replaces Hahn following investigation into conduct “inconsistent with company policies.” Axalta reaffirms third quarter adjusted EBITDA guidance. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) 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 […]
Axalta Announces 2nd Annual Brilliant Refinishers Program for North American Distributors
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) today announced its 2nd Annual Brilliant Finishers Regional Distribution Recognition Program for North American distributors who have achieved outstanding year-over-year growth with Axalta refinish products. The program celebrates up to fourteen regional distributors during a NASCAR race weekend this fall when Axalta is the primary sponsor of the No. 88 Axalta Chevrolet Camaro […]
Axalta Introduces Online Chat Support Option for Color and Product Information
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced the introduction of online chat support to provide its collision repair and refinish customers in North America with a new option to reach customer care. Online chat allows customers to quickly reach a customer care agent who can provide color formula information, color match support, and product selection assistance on Axalta’s leading […]
Axalta and Napa Launch Montana Big Sky Low VOC System in Canada
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced the launch of its Montana Big Sky Low VOC Basecoat in Canada during XPO Vente 2018, the annual NAPA trade show being held at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal on September 5 and 6. Montana Big Sky Low VOC Basecoat is a new 3.5 lbs/gal (420 grams/liter) VOC-compliant refinish coating introduced […]
Terrence Hahn Officially Joins Axalta As Chief Executive Officer Today
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE : AXTA ) today announced that Terrence Hahn has officially joined the Company as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Charlie Shaver, who will continue at Axalta as Non-Executive Chairman. Hahn will also serve on Axalta’s Board of Directors, expanding the Board’s size from eight to nine Directors. Axalta previously announced this […]
Axalta Hosts Fifth Annual Latin America Distributors Convention
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) held its fifth Annual Latin America Distributors Convention in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico from August 1-5 which was attended by more than 400 distributors and business partners from Mexico, Brazil, and Central America. Axalta’s global and regional leaders spoke about the Company’s new projects, programs, and innovation that are supporting customers […]
Nashville Veteran Receives NABC Recycled Rides Gift
Nearly 300 collision repair shop owners and managers attending the Collision Advice Legacy Group’s Business Council Symposium, sponsored by Axalta Coating Systems, cheered and celebrated with a local Nashville veteran who received a newly restored vehicle from the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program. The gifting was a much-needed lift for U.S. Army Veteran […]
Shaver Named New CEO for AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals Pending Completion of Sale
Axalta CEO, who is stepping down in September, will lead business spun off to The Carlyle Group and GIC. Shaver led Axalta during transition from DuPont to Carlyle ownership and eventual public offering. As part of the strategy to separate Specialty Chemicals from its Paints and Coatings business, AkzoNobel announced in March 2018 that it […]