In 2016, Axalta Coating Systems celebrates 150 years as a company; the manufacturing company was born in 1866 in Germany.
“All of us at Axalta are excited to reach this important milestone in the history of our company,” said Axalta chairman and chief executive officer Charlie Shaver. “Over the next 12 months we will celebrate our past and build on our extensive knowledge and experience for the next 150 years. With nearly 13,000 employees and 120,000 customers in 130 countries, we will continue to use advanced technologies to develop next generation coatings while providing outstanding quality and service in the years ahead.”
Axalta products include the Spies Hecker and Standox (coating products), VINdicator (color tools), Cromax (waterborne products), Nap-Guard and Alesta (powder coatings), Voltatex (electrical insulation coatings), and Imron (color matching) brands.