The largest conglomerate Axalta Coating Systems celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2016. The company Axalta is a global leader in the automotive refinishing industry. Axalta offers a huge range of liquid and powder coatings and incorporates brands such as Cromax®, Centari®, Imron®, Duxone®.
Company Quick Facts:
- The company has been operating for over 150 years in the field of production of paint and coatings;
- The company’s products are sold in 130 countries worldwide;
- 51 production facilities are located worldwide;
- More than 1,000 patents have been obtained.
By using products from Axalta, you undoubtedly get a high level of quality of the painted product, long service life, and impeccable appearance. For car manufacturers, Axalta offers a huge selection of water-based coatings. The advantage of this coating is that it provides the best coverage when applying a minimal number of layers. The products and services of Axalta also include spectrophotometers, application technologies, training, and technical support.
History of Axalta:
1920 year
- Axalta became the first company to produce colored paints for car painting;
1930s
- Axalta became the first company to develop a color matching system for mixing stations;
1940s
- Axalta successfully launched ColorMaster™ colorimeters, which improve color matching efficiency;
1960s
- Axalta launched the Centari® line of acrylic enamels;
1970s
- Axalta launched the Imron® line of polyurethane enamels;
1980s-1990s
- Axalta launches the Cromax® line of waterborne automotive refinish basecoat;
2000-2012
- Axalta creates a new coating with very high solids for major automakers;
- Axalta launches the Imron® Elite line of finish coatings;
2013
- On February 1, 2013, Axalta Coating Systems becomes an independent company with a new name;
- Axalta introduces the Cromax® brand as one of three global flagship brands of Axalta’s coatings business;
2016
- Axalta celebrates its 150th anniversary in the automotive coatings industry.
