TLALNEPANTLA DE BAZ, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid
and powder coatings, inaugurated production at its expanded resin
manufacturing facility located at its Tlalnepantla campus outside Mexico
City. The investment to expand infrastructure will enable the company to
support its customers with the latest coating technologies that are used
in a wide variety of the company’s liquid coatings.
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From left to right: Francisco X. Gonzalez, President Axalta Mexico; Undersecretary of Industrial Development of the State of Mexico, Laura Gonzalez; Charles W. Shaver, Axalta Chairman and CEO; Tatjana Heinrich, Managing Partner of the German-Mexican Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Aurora Denisse Ugalde, President of the Municipality of Tlalnepantla; Ana Lopez, Executive Vice President and General Director of the American Chamber; Jorge Cossio, President Axalta Latin America. (Photo: Axalta)
The additional polymer resins that can now be produced in Mexico provide
the backbone of Axalta’s traditional solventborne and latest generation
waterborne coatings. A key ingredient of all coating layers, resins
provide the chemical structure that help make Axalta coatings durable
and able to withstand the effects of weather and ultraviolet radiation.
“Today we celebrate Axalta’s continued commitment to Mexico and the
story of our company’s growth here that began 64 years ago,” explained
Charlie Shaver, Axalta Chairman and CEO. “The opening of this facility,
which takes place as Axalta celebrates its 150th anniversary,
reflects the extensive operations and technology expertise based in
Mexico that we were able to draw on to design and construct a production
complex which joins what is already a world-class production facility
and one of our largest operations centers in the world. Our investment
in this facility will enable us to support our customers with the latest
coating technology and reflects our long-term confidence in both the
future of Mexico and our expectations for continued growth across the
region.”
Mexico is home to some of the world’s leading light and commercial
vehicle original equipment manufacturers that rely on Axalta’s
Harmonized Coating Technologies™ which include primerless and 3-Wet
coatings that can achieve full layer performance without the need to
flash and bake between coats. The increased productivity results in a
better bottom line for customers while still producing an unparalleled
finish on vehicles. Axalta coatings are also used by a large number of
body shops that repair vehicles using the company’s global refinish
brands available in Mexico including Cromax®, Standox®
and Spies Hecker®, local refinish brands such as Imlar®
and Cromacryl®, and Imron®, Axalta’s leading
commercial vehicle coating.
“The science and innovation deployed in the construction and operation
of our new production center reflects the strong technical capabilities
of the resources of Axalta in Mexico while also leveraging our global
technical competencies to create such a high-tech facility,” stated
Jorge Cossío, President of Axalta’s Latin America region. “We are
confident this expansion and technology enhancement will enable us to
continue to deliver the high quality products our customers require.”
The new facility integrates the highest standards in engineering and
safety, relying on the latest technology to automate virtually every
step of the production process and improve operational efficiencies,
reduce waste and further reduce the environmental footprint from our
operations. The entire Tlalnepantla facility operates under an
“Industria Limpia” (“Clean Industry”) designation in recognition of its
efforts to reduce the environmental impact of coatings production. A
combination of talent and effort provided by entirely local resources
made it possible to conceive and complete the entire project in only 14
months on time and on budget.
“The State of Mexico plays a key role in the economic development of the
nation and we highly appreciate that global companies like Axalta have
consistently placed their trust in the State to expand its economic and
industrial infrastructure,” explained Ms. Laura Teresa Gonzalez
Hernandez, Undersecretary of Economic Development of the Government of
the State of Mexico who attended the event. “The government works in a
consistent and committed manner, in partnership with the private sector,
to promote progress towards a common goal: to generate more and better
jobs as well as foster an environment that is conducive to ease
investments which will contribute to a thriving present and a great
future for Mexicans.”
Additional guests attending the opening ceremony included Aurora Denisse
Ugalde Alegría, State of Mexico Municipal President; Ana López Mestre,
American Chamber of Commerce Vice President and General Director; and
Tatjana Heinrich, the Mexican German Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Associates Manager.
About Axalta Coating Systems – Celebrating 150 Years in the Coatings
Industry
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and
providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable
solutions. From light 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 150 years of experience in the
coatings industry, the more than 12,800 people of Axalta continue to
find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers in 130 countries with the
finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more
information visit axaltacs.com and
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