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AkzoNobel Launches Next-Generation Waterborne Basecoat in North America

March 31, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced today the North American launch of Sikkens Autowave Optima, a new generation waterborne basecoat for vehicle refinishing. The product, which was first introduced in select European, Middle East, and African markets earlier this year, aims to enhance sustainability while significantly improving body shop productivity. The new basecoat technology delivers up to 50% faster […]

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PPG Launches Waterborne Automotive Coatings Plant in Thailand

March 26, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE: PPG) has started operations at a new waterborne automotive coatings manufacturing plant in Samut Prakan, Thailand. The facility will produce waterborne basecoats and primers to meet increasing demand from automotive companies in Southeast Asia. The plant has an annual production capacity of 2,000 tons and features an automated spray application center. PPG held […]

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AkzoNobel Introduces a New Generation Waterborne Basecoat

February 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Launching first in select EMEA markets, followed by North America. AkzoNobel announced the launch of Autowave Optima, the new generation one-stop application waterborne basecoat that supports bodyshops in delivering the perfect combination of productivity and sustainability while providing the quality and performance for which AkzoNobel’s premium basecoats are renowned. The product is launching first in […]

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AkzoNobel to Supply Porsche China with Water-Based Refinish Products

June 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced it has received approval to supply its water-based refinish products to Porsche China, one of the vehicle manufacturer’s biggest markets. The company will supply its full water-based Sikkens range, including basecoats, primer and clearcoats, to provide Porsche China with a complete water-based solution for its refinishing needs. “We’re delighted to partner with one […]

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AkzoNobel Launches New Wanda Waterborne Basecoat System

November 2, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes North America announced the launch of Wandabase WB Plus, a state-of-the-art waterborne basecoat system with superior coverage and control, and industry- leading color accuracy. Designed to deliver exceptional performance, this updated waterborne basecoat system from the Wanda brand provides outstanding coverage and metallic control, and a flawless finish backed by more than […]

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PPG Introduces Waterborne Low-Gloss Clearcoat System

May 24, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced the launch of its 2.1 Low VOC Matte and Semi-Gloss Clearcoats for use with the Envirobase High Performance basecoat system in the United States and Canada. Comprised of two premium-quality 2K acrylic urethane clears, the system can reproduce a range of gloss levels—making it ideal for performing refinish repairs on low-gloss finishes […]

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PPG Launches Waterborne Refinish System in China

September 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG Waterborne System for China

PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that its automotive refinish business in China launched a new waterborne coating system consisting of an epoxy primer, primer surfacer and clearcoat. The system complies with new environmental and volatile organic compound (VOC) standards in China that will take effect in December 2020.  “PPG is at the forefront of compliance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: China, Low-VOC, PPG Industries, Regulations, Waterborne

BASF Launches Glasurit 100 Line Waterborne System

September 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Glasurit, the premium refinish paint brand of BASF, introduced its most advanced waterborne basecoat system – 100 Line. Focusing on a new standard of sustainability, process efficiency and highest product quality, the new line meets the highest requirements of modern body shops. The 100 Line helps customers become more competitive and increase net profits, improve […]

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Axalta Launches Waterborne Clearcoat Solution in Asia

August 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) announced it released its waterborne clearcoat solution in China. It will be launched in Korea and Japan later this year. The new waterborne clearcoat aligns with Axalta’s sustainability commitment, while meeting the current needs in the Chinese, Korean and Japanese auto refinish market. This waterborne clearcoat reduces volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions […]

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Axalta Introduces Syrox Waterborne Refinish Brand in China

August 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced it has officially launched its Syrox waterborne refinish coating brand in China. Syrox is an affordable, compact refinish system designed to deliver higher productivity and ease-of-application to body shops. Access to Axalta’s color database of more than 70,000 formulas ensures quick and precise color search and matching. Color Reader, a […]

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