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Private Equity Firm Reported Partnering with PPG in Bid to Acquire Axalta

September 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to a report by Reuters, PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE:PPG) and the private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC (CDR) are among groups considering acquiring Axalta Coating Systems Inc. (NYSE:AXTA). Also reported to be considering a bid for Axalta is a partnership between Platinum Equity LLC, and Koch Industries Inc. According to Reuters, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Axalta Coating Systems, PPG Industries, Private Equity

Axalta Sells Its 60,000th Spectrophotometer

September 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta spectrophotometer

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) today announced that it has sold its 60,000th spectrophotometer, with 10,000 sold in the past 15 months. The company attributes the rapid increase in recent sales mainly to a strong global digitization trend. These increasingly popular handheld digital tools are an accurate and fast way of color matching that boost the […]

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Troy Weaver Promoted to Vice President, Global Refinish at Axalta

August 5, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) announced that Troy Weaver has been promoted to Vice President, Global Refinish, effective immediately. Weaver will report directly to Axalta’s CEO, Robert Bryant. “We are thrilled to promote Troy to head up our Global Refinish business and add him to Axalta’s Leadership Team,” said Bryant. “Troy’s experience, in virtually […]

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Axalta Names Barry Snyder Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer

July 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Robert Roop promoted to Chief Technology Officer. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) 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.  Dr. Snyder will continue to serve on Axalta’s leadership team, while […]

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Axalta and Podium Partner to Help Collision Repair Shops Boost Online Reputations

July 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) today announced a partnership with Podium the online platform for small businesses. Axalta will integrate its proprietary collision management software, ProfitNet, with Podium’s Reviews/Interaction Management platform. ProfitNet users will now have greater access to customer reviews and the ability to increase business awareness, build a positive reputation online, and drive successful […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Axalta Coating Systems, Podium

Axalta Opens Refinish Customer Training Center in South Africa

July 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced the official opening of its new Refinish Training Center in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.  The 1000 square meter (10,764 sq. ft.) training center, that was announced last year, is home to Axalta’s global refinish brands Spies Hecker, Standox, Duxone, Challenger and Nason Finishes. In addition to space for theoretical training, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Africa, Axalta Coating Systems, Openings, South Africa, Training Center

Axalta Appoints Refinish Business Director for UK and Scandinavia

July 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta announced the appointment of Farrell Dolan as Regional Refinish Business Director UK & Scandinavia and Managing Director Axalta UK Limited, that was effective June 1. Dolan joins Axalta from Bridgestone Corporation where he ran the car tire business for Northern Europe for five years. Before that, he spent 12 years working in the OEM […]

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Mark Garrett Assumes Chairman Role on Axalta Board of Directors

June 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Charlie Shaver resigns from board. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) today announced that Charlie Shaver has resigned as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective June 30, to focus on other professional commitments. The Board of Directors has appointed current Independent Presiding Director Mark Garrett as its new Chairman. Mr. Garrett also serves as […]

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Axalta Announces Review Of Strategic Alternatives

June 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Publicly-traded coatings manufacturer considers potential sale of company. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) today announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. The Board has formed a Strategic Review Committee, which will be chaired by the Independent Presiding Director of Axalta’s Board, Mark Garrett, […]

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Axalta to Build New Refinish Facility in the Netherlands

June 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Tiel Netherlands

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced it has signed an agreement to develop a new, state-of-the-art facility in Tiel, Netherlands for its refinish business. Once construction is completed, Axalta’s global refinish brands – Cromax, Spies Hecker, Standox and Syrox – will relocate from their current location to the new facility on Business Park Medel, both in Tiel, in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Europe, Netherlands, Openings, Training Center

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