GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid
and powder coatings celebrating its 150th anniversary in the coatings
industry, will exhibit at the 12th Annual Virginia Beach
Billfish Tournament (VBBT) that will be held at Southside Marina in
Virginia Beach, Virginia on August 24-27. The VBBT is a member of
Virginia Beach Billfish Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated
to giving back to the community with a focus on youth and marine-related
charities.
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The beauty and protection of Axalta's Imron Marine Coatings will be on display at the Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament.(Graphic: Axalta)
Axalta offers a premium quality line of coatings designed to deliver the
industry’s best appearance, performance, and corrosion protection
specifically for the marine segment. Axalta’s booth will feature Imron®
MS600™ Single Stage Polyurethane Topcoat, Imron MS100™ Polyurethane
Basecoat as well as other primers and interior marine products. The
durability and abrasion resistance of Axalta’s marine coatings help
ensure that yachts retain their gloss and mirror-like finish longer and
require less maintenance over time.
The Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament attracts 75 fishing teams who
compete for more than $400,000 in cash prizes that will be awarded to
anglers who accumulate the greatest number of points in their search of
blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, spearfish, tuna, dolphin and wahoo.
There are also awards for Top Lady and Top Juniors. Festivities include
a kick-off reception, charity auction seafood feasts, live band, and
more.
“Axalta is proud to support the Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament and
their charitable efforts to support the Virginia Beach community,” said
Richard Cecchini, Axalta East Region Sales Manager. “It is rewarding to
be affiliated with so many organizations that are willing to give their
time and energy to support this event.
To learn more about Axalta coatings for the marine segment, visit www.axalta.us/marine.
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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