Imron Alright: Axalta introduces Imron Industrial 2100 HG-C high-gloss clearcoat
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — The exalted ones themselves, the industry-leading coatings developers at Axalta have introduced the Imron Industrial 2100 HG-C high-gloss clearcoat into its existing high-performance Imron Industrial portfolio in North America, according to an announcement from Tuesday. This new product from Axalta is a 2.1 Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), two-component, low Hazardous Air Pollutants […]
Green Machines: Axalta announces 2021 automotive colour of the year
Basel, Switzerland — Axalta has announced its 2021 global automotive colour of the year—Electrolight. ElectroLight is an expressively refreshing green-yellow hue inspired by bold, contemporary flavours that echo style, energy and flair. The colour invokes a blend of sport design elements with functional performance and offers versatility when combined with two-tone charcoal colour accents, or […]
Solve Your Paint Problems: Common auto painting troubleshooting tips
Toronto, Ontario – Painting is often one of the most overlooked aspects of the collision repair process, but a lot can go wrong in the booth and nothing acts more like a rolling advertisement for a shop than their paintwork. A key point to remember is that, like with most things, the first step in […]
Axalta appoints new chief executive officer
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — October 10, 2018 — For the second time in four months, Axalta has hired a new chief executive officer. Robert Bryant, previously Axalta’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, will now also serve as the company’s top executive – a position left vacant by the resignation of Terrance Hahn, […]
CPCA Members Elect New Board at Annual Conference and AGM
By CRM Staff Ottawa, Ontario — June 7, 2018 — The Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) recently held its 105th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting in Toronto, Ontario. The conference, titled “Challenges of Sustainable Industry,” included an informed program focused on innovation and sustainability initiatives such as research into bio-based polymers, […]
PPG debuts EST900 DTM chassis black topcoat
By CRM Staff Strongville, Ohio — March 2, 2018 — PPG has announced a new addition to its Defleet Essential coating line, the EST900 DTM black topcoat. The coating is designed to be used without a primer and can be applied directly over sanded cold rolled or blasted hot rolled steel surfaces, according to […]
PPG develops new paint mobility team
By CRM Staff Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — February 27, 2018 — PPG is looking to the future with a new paint mobility team specifically in place to develop paint technologies for electric cars and autonomous vehicles. “PPG has a long history of providing paints and coatings that help automotive manufacturers protect and beautify vehicles, […]
GFS releases Booth Shield peelable booth protection
Osseo, Wisconsin — September 12, 2017 — Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) has released Booth Shield, a complete line of peelable coatings for helping protect paint booth walls, windows, lights and floors. “GFS is excited to offer our customers a fast, easy solution for booth protection and overspray capture,” said Mick Ramis, Business Unit Manager at […]
Symach Future Center hosts paint company tests
By CRM Staff Bologna, Italy — September 5, 2017 — It’s been a busy few months for Symach’s Future Center. Located at the company’s headquarters in Bologna, Italy, the Future Centre has seen AkzoNobel, BASF and Sherwin-Williams use it as a research facility to test their products on Symach’s equipment. The facility first opened its […]
AkzoNobel rejects PPG takeover bid
Amsterdam, Netherlands — March 9, 2017 — AkzoNobel has recently rejected an unsolicited takeover bid submitted by PPG. The bid valued the company at $22 billion USD. According to an official statement from AkzoNobel, the bid “… substantially undervalues AkzoNobel and is not in the interest of its stakeholders, including its shareholders, customers and employees.” […]
