Innovation Acknowledged: Axalta’s electrocoating technology wins 2023 BIG Innovation Award
Pennsylvania, United States –The Business Intelligence Group has bestowed the 2023 BIG Innovation Award on Axalta’s AquaEC Flex Broad Bake Electrocoat, an annual award recognizing organizations, products and people for innovative ideas to life. According to an Axalta press release, AquaEC Flex Broad Bake Electrocoat was awarded for its low amount of volatile organic compounds, […]
Techno Tint: Axalta names ‘Techno Blue’ as 2023 colour of the year
Toronto, Ontario — Axalta unveiled its 2022 colour trends report last month, alongside the always-anticipated release of this year’s global automotive colour of the year, Techno Blue. Every year, the colour experts at Axalta compile data reflective of trends in vehicle colour choices across international markets, as part of its annual “Powered by Color” trend […]
Sharp Tones: Axalta releases 2022 Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report
Toronto, Ontario — Pop on some Pink Floyd and let the colours move you; Axalta has released its seventieth annual Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report; the automotive industry’s longest-running and most comprehensive colour report, according to the company. White remains the most popular vehicle colour worldwide, due in large part to its prevalence on fleet […]
Moving Up: Jim Muse promoted to vice president of global sales, Axalta
Pennsylvania, United States – Axalta Coating Systems announced that Jim Muse has been promoted to v-p of global refinishing sales, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Muse previously served as Axalta’s v-p of EMEA refinish, the branch responsible for business in Europe, Middle East, and North Africa. He joined Axalta in 2013 and earned the Axalta Senior […]
Down in V-town: CCIF Vancouver starts today
Vancouver, British Columbia — Today is the first day of the two-day long CCIF Vancouver forum at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, and registration is still open at the time of publication. Packed with presentations from Axalta, Simplicity Car Care, Enterprise Holdings, as well as a talk from frequent Collision Repair contributor, Stefano Liessi, CCIF […]
Gettin’ Down in V-town: CCIF Vancouver less than two weeks out, workshop space limited
Vancouver, British Columbia — We’re only two weeks out from the start of CCIF Vancouver and the time to buy your tickets is quickly running out, so be sure to register soon to secure your spot at this year’s show, which is set to run from Oct. 6 to 7 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport […]
Willkommen to the Big Leagues: Automechanika Frankfurt returns with 78,000 attendees
Frankfurt, Germany — The biannual Automechanika Frankfurt auto show wrapped up its five-day stay in Germany’s financial capital on Friday, closing out nearly a full week of presentations and demonstrations on the latest tips and techniques the international auto industry has to offer. Drawing in some of the biggest brands the industry has to offer, […]
Dealing with Defects: Axalta launches video series on common refinishing challenges
Toronto, Ontario — Do you have burning questions about some of the nitty-gritty details of automotive refinishing, because automotive coatings developer Axalta is aiming to provide some answers, as part of the company’s “Global Paint Defects Series” on Youtube. Axalta’s ongoing online series tackles some of the most common challenges faced by automotive refinishers at […]
Rush to Reduce: Axalta commits to 50 percent GHG emissions reduction by 2030
Toronto, Ontario — Axalta is taking a big step forward in the ongoing effort toward a more sustainable industry, announcing its commitment to reduce 50 percent of certain greenhouse gas emissions in its operations by 2030. This announcement pushes the global coatings developer into good position to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, ten years ahead […]
Sustainable Majesty: Axalta announces 2022 global automotive colour of the year
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The announcement of Axalta’s 2022 global automotive colour of the year, Royal Magenta, highlights the growing popularity of darker tones. Royal Magenta is a deep cherry colour with merlot and garnet hues, topped off with a luxurious, dark finish. Berry red in sunlight, it reveals a dark, mysterious look in the midnight […]
