Two Axalta Coating Systems global premium refinish brands are
recommended for use in 39 countries
BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
BMW AG has renewed its approval for 2016 of Spies Hecker and Standox -
two of the global premium refinish brands of Axalta Coating Systems
(NYSE: AXTA), a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder
coatings. The agreements with the two brands include use of Spies Hecker®
and Standox® refinish technologies, including comprehensive
technical body shop support and targeted training, across BMW AG’s
service network in 39 countries across Europe, Middle East, Africa,
Eastern Europe and Asia-Pacific.
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Axalta gains re-approval for Spies Hecker and Standox from BMW AG (Copyright: BMW AG)
Jürgen Knorr, Director, Key Accounts, Refinish Systems in Axalta’s
Europe, Middle East and Africa region, says, “Our refinish paint
technologies and services have once again passed the stringent tests
that are a standard part of the intensive BMW renewal process.”
In addition to supplying BMW AG dealerships with refinish paint systems,
Spies Hecker and Standox also provide practical training and local
support under the terms of the contract. The two premium global refinish
brands offer workshops, comprehensive expert advice and hands-on
application tips to help BMW AG body shops maximize efficiency.
Knorr continues, “At Axalta we innovate with our customers in mind. This
drives us to provide products and services that support our customers at
every step of the repair process, whether that’s with increased
efficiency, energy savings or cutting-edge digital color tools. Our
long-standing relationship with BMW AG, which has spanned more than 20
years, reflects our commitment to focus on providing the best possible
products for our customers.”
The 2016 approvals for Spies Hecker and Standox cover the following
countries: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Bosnia Herzegovina,
Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland,
Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia,
Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Saudi Arabia,
Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand,
Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
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, colourful, 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 12,800 people of Axalta
continue to find ways to better serve our more than 100,000 customers in
130 countries every day with the finest coatings, application systems
and technology. For more information, visit axaltacoatingsystems.com
and follow us on Twitter @axalta and on LinkedIn.
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