Distributor Relationship Dates to 1956
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
In the ever-changing marketplace, companies recognize the value and
scarcity of lasting partnerships, especially those exceeding half a
century. Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier
of liquid and powder coatings, recently honored its 60-year partnership
with NAPA Canada at its Canadian headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.
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Left to Right: Representing NAPA Canada, Alain Masse, President of UAP Inc.; Eric Léveillé, Vice President, CMAX and Paint & Body Supplies; Tom Hunt, Vice President, Product Development; Representing Axalta, Robert Searle, Refinish Product & Marketing Manager-Axalta Canada; Benoit Goulet, Regional Sales Manager, Quebec/Atlantic-Axalta Canada; Brent Jamieson, Axalta North America Sales Director; and Troy Weaver, Axalta Business Director pose with Axalta's gift to NAPA titled "Winter Evening, St-Lawrence Boulevard" by Montreal artist Richard Montpetit. Photo by: Eve Richard (foliegraphie.ca)
NAPA hosted Axalta executives, providing a facility tour and programme
to commemorate the occasion. Troy Weaver, Axalta Business Director;
Alain Masse, NAPA Canada President and other leaders celebrated the
significant milestone and discussed the importance of the Canadian
marketplace.
“We appreciate doing business with our long-time partner Axalta,” said
Masse. “We are excited about this anniversary and foresee only great
things to come from this ongoing relationship.”
“We are proud to call NAPA Canada one of our long-standing customers,”
said Weaver. “I look forward to seeing this relationship continue to
blossom for another 60 years and beyond.”
2016 is a year of milestones for Axalta Coating Systems’ Canadian
operations. The company recently celebrated 60 years of production at
its Ajax, Ontario plant and 150 years in the coatings industry.
About NAPA
NAPA Canada, a subsidiary of UAP Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of GPC,
is a Canadian leader in the distribution, merchandising and
remanufacturing of automotive parts and replacement accessories for
cars, trucks and heavy vehicles. The company has approximately 4,000
employees and operates over 700 facilities.
The network is comprised of close to 600 NAPA Auto Parts stores that
offer a wide range of replacement parts, accessories, tools, equipment
and quality products to consumer groups, namely repair shops, commercial
fleet operators, professional mechanics, do-it-yourselfers, and
automobile owners. The network also includes close to 50 CMAX stores
that specialise in automotive paint as well as in collision repair
supplies and equipment. CMAX steadily applies its principles – to
satisfy client needs through unparalleled expertise and services.
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 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 150 years of experience in the
coatings industry, the approximately 12,800 people of Axalta continue to
find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in 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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Source: Axalta Coating Systems