CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid
and powder coatings, has named David Grimes to the newly created role of
Global Vice President of its Automotive Plastic Components (APC)
business. In this position, Grimes will provide global strategy for the
APC business to help drive growth across regions and work with research
and development teams to continue to create products that help our
customers exceed their objectives. Automakers are increasingly looking
to plastic and other new materials as they work to help satisfy fuel
economy goals by enabling production of lighter weight vehicles.
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David Grimes-Axalta Global Vice President, Automotive Plastic Components (Photo: Axalta)
“Around the globe, new materials are enhancing vehicle performance.
Axalta is and will continue to be a leader in this segment as we operate
as a growth-oriented organization,” said Steven Markevich, Axalta Senior
Vice President and President of its Light Vehicle OEM coatings business.
“David brings a unique combination of skills to this new position, and I
look forward to him continuing his track record of success as part of
the global Axalta team.”
Grimes earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne
State University in Detroit and an MBA from Oakland University in
Rochester, Michigan. He will operate out of Axalta’s Light Vehicle OEM
headquarters in Clinton Township, Michigan.
About Axalta Coating Systems
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and
providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable
solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish
applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings
are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the
materials we coat to last longer. With more than 145 years of experience
in the coatings industry, the more than 12,000 people of Axalta continue
to find ways to serve our more than 120,000 customers in over 130
countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems
and technology. For more information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com
and follow us @axalta on Twitter and on LinkedIn.
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